RIGGER LEADER

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY (DON)

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 59,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Travel opportunities

Job summary

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY seeks a RIGGER LEADER to oversee operations at multiple navy sites, including San Diego and Pearl Harbor, with opportunities for CONUS travel. This role requires leadership of a small crew and compliance with federal requirements.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet security clearances; relocation may be provided. Relocation/PCS may be authorized, with occasional travel expected.

Qualifications

Must be a US Citizen.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New DoD employees must pass E-Verify employment verification.

Responsibilities

You will provide technical trade leadership to a small working group.
You will ensure necessary materials are available, and tools and equipment are in good, safe operating condition to accomplish work.
You will recommend specific task assignments for each member of the work crew.
You will instruct subordinates on unusual work steps or requirements, including safe operation of equipment.

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a RIGGER LEADER in the DEPARTMENT OF NAVY to include work sites of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Trident Refit Facility Bangor and Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility.

Applicants will only be considered for positions within their own UIC. For example: if you are within UIC 4523A, you will only be considered for positions within 4523A.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

10/14/2025 to 10/13/2026

Salary

$28.59 to – $50.37 per hour Salary Information is Listed in the Additional Information Section

Pay scale & grade

WL 9 – 10

Locations

Point Loma Complex, San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Oahu, HI
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, ME
Philadelphia, PA
Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA
Bangor, WA
Bremerton, WA
Everett, WA

Remote job

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes—Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) or relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations.

Appointment type

Multiple

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive
Promotion potential
10
Job family (Series)

Job family

5210 Rigging

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Other

Drug test

Financial disclosure

Bargaining unit status

Yes

Announcement number

ST-12813402-26-BNK

Control number

847982000

This job is open to

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Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Land and base management

Current or former employees of a base management agency.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.

Clarification from the agency

Current permanent employees of Norfolk NSY (UIC 42158), PHNSY & IMF (UIC 32253), Portsmouth NSY (UIC 39040), PSNS (UIC 4523A), TRF Bangor (UIC 68438), DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Preference eligibles, DoD Retained Grade Preference eligibles, and VEOA eligibles.

Duties

You will provide technical trade leadership to a small working group.
You will ensure necessary materials are available, and tools and equipment are in good, safe operational condition to accomplish work.
You will recommend specific task assignments for each member of the work crew.
You will instruct subordinates on any unusual work steps or requirements, including the safe operation of equipment.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

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.
This may be a bargaining unit position.
You may 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.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You may be subject to random drug testing.
You may be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
Work may be performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You may be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
This position may require exposure to high noise levels.
This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able