ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC SUPERVISOR I

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fleet Forces Command in Yorktown, VA seeks an Ordnance Equipment Mechanic Supervisor I to lead the Weapons Maintenance Production Branch of NMCLANT ORDMAINT. You will supervise and train subordinates responsible for missiles and related equipment, ensuring quality, safety, and mission readiness.

The role emphasizes on-the-job training, supervision, coordination with engineers, and adherence to safety and performance standards to meet production schedules.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to supervise Ordnance Equipment Mechanics.
• Ability to provide technical on-the-job training and feedback to subordinates.
• Ability to enforce safety, environmental and work policies and solve production problems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide technical on-the-job training for subordinate employees.
• Supervise subordinate employees involved in weapons maintenance to ensure quantity and quality.
• Perform regular inspections and take action to eliminate unsafe conditions.
• Consult with supervisors and Engineering personnel on technical problems and details.
• Consult with support planners on funds and scheduling problems.
• Monitor system and worker performance; enforce policies to safely and economically complete work within management schedules.

Skills

Supervision

On-the-job training

Safety compliance

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC SUPERVISOR I in the WEAPONS MAINTENANCE PRODUCTION BRANCH of NMCLANT ORDMAINT.

Duties

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• You will coordinate and provide technical on the job training for subordinate employees.
• You will be responsible for supervising subordinate employees involved in weapons maintenance functions to assure work quantity and quality.
• You will make regular inspections and takes positive action to eliminate unsafe work conditions.
• You will consult with supervisors and Engineering personnel regarding technical problems and details.
• You will consult with support planners regarding funds and scheduling problems in related work and other common problems.
• You will monitor system and worker performance; enforce established policies and procedures to safely and economically accomplish work assignments within priority schedules set by management.

Requirements

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• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
• Incumbent must meet and maintain compliance with Arms, Ammunition and Explosives security screening per OPNAVINST 5530.13.
• Incumbent will be subjected to random polygraph examination, which will be limited to counterintelligence and/or counterespionage questions.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO SUPERVISE

• Ability to supervise Ordnance Equipment Mechanics (WG-6641-05, 08, 10) in the performance of Intermediate and Deport Level repair of missile systems to include (but not limited to) Tomahawk, Harpoon, Sidewinder, Standard, RAM, Sparrow, canisters/containers and their associated support equipment.
• Ability to provide technical on-the-job training and support for subordinate employees. Ability to evaluate employee performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Ability to enforce established safety, environmental and work policies and the ability to analyze and solve difficult production problems and make technical recommendations; Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Additional Information

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt‑in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

ICTAP Applicants

To be considered well‑qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

PPP applicants

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

This position regularly and routinely handles and physically performs task with conventional ammunition, ammunition components, explosives and related hazardous material and as such requires certification in accordance with OPNAVINST 8023.24 (series), "NAVY CONVENTIONAL AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES HANDLING QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM.".

Duties of the position may fall under a Special Program requiring enhanced security measures imposing safeguarding and access requirements that exceed those normally required for information at the same classification level. Incumbent will be subjected to random polygraph examination, which will be limited to counterintelligence and/or counterespionage questions.

The position may require a limited amount of overnight travel by commercial or Government aircraft, vessels and land transportation to attend meetings, conduct inspections and/or direct repair operations at remote locations.

The employee may be required to work overtime.

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Applicant Profile

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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Benefits Eligibility

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