PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (ZM)
What you'd do
You will serve as a Project Management Specialist (ZM) in the Nuclear Productions Department (Code 300N) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.
Major duties
You will review, approve and direct work operations in the execution of a project within an assigned zone of work. You will plan overall work assignments by determining total resource requirements and allocation based on schedules and work sequences. You will monitor, analyze and take necessary actions to achieve cost, quality, and schedule commitments. You will initiate or attend meetings concerning work status and provide updates as required to maintain an accurate project schedule. You will maintain liaison with key management personnel in all shipyard departments, offices, and divisions. You will keep abreast of trade, technical, and administrative developments related to ship repair, ensuring only authorized work is undertaken, and safe work practices are followed.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying a comprehensive range of principles, concepts, and practices concerning shipyard work operations, control system requirements, and trade and shop practices. Experience utilizing knowledge of production trade and technical methods, procedures, materials, and processes associated with the repair and overhaul of complex Naval vessels. Experience applying project management, quality control, cost control, schedule control, and workflow techniques. Experience conducting a variety of meetings or critiques to review key reports and schedules and identifying major problems which may arise requiring worksite coordination with others. Experience investigating and analyzing practices and problems to initiate effective improvements and solutions. Experience analyzing, evaluating, and adjusting project resources, work operation equipment, and facilities against current and future scheduled work requirements. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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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