MACHINIST LEADER
What you'd do
You will serve as a MACHINIST LEADER in the Mechanical Shop (Code 930) Production Resources Department Manager (Code 901), Production Resources Department (Code 900), of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.
Major duties
You will lead three or more employees to ensure workers have necessary plans, procedures, blueprints, instructions, and tools to perform their work. You will maintain close observation of all work operation. You will ensure workers have the necessary plans, procedures, blueprints, instructions, tools, etc. to perform their work operations.
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 LEAD OR SUPERVISE Ability to apply detailed technical knowledge of work operations and apply same in leading mechanics concerning methods for jobs to be accomplished. Ability to communicate changes to workers under his/her leadership. Ability to utilize the various components and systems associated with naval submarines and surface ships. Ability to lead journeyman mechanics through instruction and demonstration of proper work methods. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of machinist systems and equipment, understand operational theory, check-out procedures, and have the knowledge and skill to perform machinist work. Additionally, be able to effectively articulate technical knowledge and skill to coworkers working on these components/systems. 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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