WEIGHT HANDLING EQUIPMENT (WHE) INSPECTOR
What you'd do
You will serve as a WEIGHT HANDLING EQUIPMENT (WHE) INSPECTOR in the INSPECTION BRANCH OF THE LIFTING AND HANDLING DEPARTMENT-CODE 721 of PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF.
Major duties
You will inspect and troubleshoot electrical power distribution and electronic digital information components during removal, repair, alteration, overhaul, installation and alignment. You will be required to participate on project teams (without direct supervision) and assume increased responsibilities relating to developing project work packages, planning and scheduling of work, and leading inspection related tasks. You will provide assistance during Regional Navy Crane Center (NCC) audits and issue specific support requests/investigative reports, etc., per governing requirements. You will perform Load Test Director functions for Category 3 WHE or No-Load for Category 2 WHE by directing the inspection and operational actions of a team for final testing and certification. You will perform inspection and test functions on mechanical, structural, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and electrical/mechanical and components and systems. You will perform inspection and test functions on mechanical, structural, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and electrical/mechanical and components and systems. You will ensure that needed plans, blueprints, material, tools and test equipment are available. You will review and correctly interpret engineering drawings and specifications, manufacturer's literature and maintenance procedures.
What you need to qualify
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 INSPECT 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.
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