SUPERVIORY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (RIGGING)

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Naval Shipyard seeks a Supervisory Equipment Specialist (Rigging) to lead the Rigging Branch, coordinate complex rigging work, and ensure compliance with NAVSEA and NAVFAC standards. The role requires strong leadership and a track record of improving rigging processes.

You will mentor staff, plan major work within approved schedules, and represent the branch at meetings with platform and senior managers, while maintaining safety and quality across ship repair projects.

Qualifications

• Experience applying shipyard rigging trade methods and equipment.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA 04 Crane Quality Manual and 0989-030-7000.
• Ability to plan and coordinate complex rigging work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing rigging operations for ship repair projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise rigging work in support of ship repair projects.
• Provide guidance and instructions to supervisees to meet milestones.
• Plan long-range major work assignments within higher-level schedules.
• Represent the Rigging Branch at meetings on work, schedules, and facilities.
• Establish performance standards and oversee leave plans aligned with workload.
• Enforce compliance with weight handling requirements per manuals.
• Participate in Lifting and Handling Surveillance Program.
• Review quality, quantity, cost, and schedule through reports and inspections.
• Mentor subordinate personnel and ensure adherence to standards.
• Provide communication and support to Platform Managers and Senior Managers.

Skills

Rigging trade

NAVSEA 04 Crane Manual

Planning rigging work

Rigging operations management

Problem analysis

Written and verbal communication

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (RIGGING) in the Rigging Branch (Code 741), Rigging and Equipment Operations Division (Code 740), Deputy Lifting and Handling Department (Code 701), Lifting and Handling Department (Code 700) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Summary

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (RIGGING) in the Rigging Branch (Code 741), Rigging and Equipment Operations Division (Code 740), Deputy Lifting and Handling Department (Code 701), Lifting and Handling Department (Code 700) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

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• You will consult with subordinate supervisors to determine workload capacity and make adjustments to work priorities in order to comply with established milestones and changing work conditions.
• You will provide guidance and specific instructions in order to accomplish the overall mission of the Rigging Branch.
• You will plan and schedule the accomplishment of major work assignments on a long-range basis within the schedules and priorities established by higher authority.
• You will represent the Rigging Branch at numerous meetings and conferences concerning such matters as new work, schedules, and facilities.
• You will establish performance standards, reviews, assigns performance ratings, plans, and directs an effective leave program to coincide with the projected workload.
• You will enforce compliance with the technical weight handling requirements of the Crane Quality Manual and the NAVSEA 0989-030-7000, Lifting Standards.
• You will participates in The Lifting and Handling Surveillance Program.
• You will review the quality, quantity, cost and schedule adherence of work performed by means of reports, discussions and periodic inspection of work.
• You will mentor and coach subordinate personnel and hold subordinate personnel accountable to standards and processes.
• You will provide communication and support to the Platform Managers and Senior Managers.

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
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• 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 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.
• Work is 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 will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• You will 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Experience applying practical knowledge of shipyard rigging trade and technical methods, procedures, materials, processes and equipment utilized in the repair and overhaul of complex Navy vessels.
• Experience applying expert knowledge of the NAVSEA 04 Crane Quality Manual and 0989-030-7000, NAVFAC P307.
• Experience planning and coordinating complex rigging work.
• Experience managing rigging operations in support of ship repair projects.
• Experience investigating and analyzing practices and problems and recommending/initiating effective improvements and solutions.
• Experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing to present highly technical and detailed reports, findings, and recommendations.

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 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.

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.

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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

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

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.