BOILERMAKER SUPERVISOR I

About the company

You will serve as a BOILERMAKER SUPERVISOR I in the Mechanical Shop (Code 930), Production Resources Department Manager (Code 901), Production Resources Department (Code 900) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Your tasks

• You will provide technical accountability through expert knowledge of the methods, techniques, processes, procedures, tools, materials, and practices of the boilermaker trade.
• You will exercise supervision over subordinate workers accomplishing boilermaker and or mixed trade work.
• You will secure assistance from specific trade experts for the quantity and quality of work performed by other trades.
• You will carry out Equal Employment Opportunity policies and communicate support of these policies to subordinates.

Requirements

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 provide technical responsibility for the quantity and quality of the work performed by subordinates thorough expert knowledge of the methods, techniques, processes, procedures, tools, materials, and practices of the boilermaker trade. Ability to provide directions to subordinate workers in the boilermaker trade though knowledge of Submarines and/or Surface Ship systems, components, compartments and tanks. Ability to cooperate and participate fully in the development of an EEO Affirmative Action Plan and efforts regarding staffing, motivation and training to develop all employees. Ability to review quality of work of others, Ability to plan and organize work. Ability to keep a safe and clean work environment. Ability to explain the proper use of most tools common to the trade. Ability to work with others. 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.