SHIPWRIGHT WORKER - U.S. Pacific Fleet, Commander in Chief : Job Details

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the How to Apply section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will build keel blockings, cradles, shoring, cribbing and other structures to support ships in dry docks and shipways. You will make up offsets for hull placement of blocks, from measurements given in docking plans and blueprints. You will perform various heavy and structural carpentry work in repair or construction of ships. You will make necessary adjustments to bile and keel blocks by shimming and driving wedges; cut and install any supplementary shoring, when dry dock is pumped out. You will perform quality control inspections on scaffolding parts and materials for integrity. You will interpret and work from blueprints, plans, sketches, manufacturer and military specifications. You will establish critical nuclear reference points for R.C. penetrations and foundation location. You will construct scaffolding in various areas such as in dry docks, on piers, on utility floats and inside large voids and tanks to support Production shops. You will coordinate with user shops to ensure scaffolding design meets user's needs. You will inspect assembled scaffolding as required to ensure it meets shop standards and safety requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION 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: 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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. 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: Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. This position requires that the selectee have visual acuity and accurate color discrimination. I am able to distinguish between colors and shades of colors. This position requires that the selectee be willing and able to climb ladders and scaffolding. I am willing and able to climb ladders and scaffolding. This position requires that the selectee is able to work onboard ships. This position requires that the selectee is able to lift and/or carry loads/items up to 60 pounds in weight. This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.