Shipwright

About the role

You will serve as a Shipwright in the located in the Service Shop (990), Production Resources Department Manager (901), Production Resources Department (900) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD. 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 DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION Experience reading, interpreting, and working from blueprints, plan, sketches, manufacturers and military specifications. Experience utilizing shop arithmetic, algebra, and geometry to make accurate layouts of material. Experience demonstrating skill and knowledge of builds and layouts of bulge blocks as supporting cradles during docking and undocking procedures. Experience cutting and building blocks and other parts for supporting cradles. Experience laying-out center line and reference points for use in docking and undocking of vessels. Experience distinguishing required adjustments to bilge and keel blocks for proper alignment. 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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