MACHINIST SUPERVISOR I

You will serve as a MACHINIST SUPERVISOR I in the MECHANICAL SHOP, PRODUCTION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Major duties

• You will fully support the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program.
• You will supervise assembly of finished parts, repair and refitting’s of shipboard components.
• You will consult with engineers, shop planners, schedulers, planners and estimators on technical problems to avoid delays and conform to schedules.
• You will ensure efficient and economical accomplishment of work assignments through subordinates, within the general work schedules set by higher levels of supervision.

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 LEAD OR SUPERVISE: *Directs the accomplishment of assigned work operations within the limits of polices and basic production schedules, set by management officials and oral written instructions. *Reviews and assists in on the job training given to subordinates and supplements such programs. *Takes corrective action on unsafe working conditions in the area supervised. *Initiates recommendations for promotions or reassignments of subordinates. *Consults with design representatives regarding technical details. 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 and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-3400 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.