Rigger

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You will serve as a RIGGER in the Department of Energy Material Office, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Major Components Division, of NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT. 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 I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks including: The ability to plan, lay out, organize, assemble and install complex weight handling equipment configurations to load and offload heavy components and equipment. The ability to determine the proper weight handling equipment and rigging gear required for the load. The ability to determine the correct tie-down configurations to secure loads to trucks and railcars. As the Rigger-in-Charge, must conduct a pre-brief prior to each lifting operation, assign duties and coordinate the actions of each member of the lifting crew, and recognize and take corrective action for any problems encountered during lifting operations. The ability to inspect and maintain weight handling gear, including nylon slings, cable wire slings, shackles, eyebolts, spreader bars, and swivel hoist rings in accordance with NAVFAC P-307's Management of Weight Handling Equipment and to properly document inspection results. The ability to oversee the duties of a crane operator on operating a 200-ton bridge crane and 25-ton overhead bridge cranes. Willing to train and qualify as a brakeman, switch operator, engineer and conductor for railroad operations to move railcars on base and under the overhead crane for lifting operations. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. I have the ability to perform the full range of tasks including: The ability to plan, lay out, organize, assemble and install complex weight handling equipment configurations to load and offload heavy components and equipment. The ability to determine the proper weight handling equipment and rigging gear required for the load. The ability to determine the correct tie-down configurations to secure loads to trucks and railcars. The ability to inspect and maintain weight handling gear, including nylon slings, cable wire slings, shackles, eyebolts, spreader bars, and swivel hoist rings in accordance with NAVFAC P-307's Management of Weight Handling Equipment and to properly document inspection results. The ability to oversee the duties of a crane operator on operating a 200-ton bridge crane and 25-ton overhead bridge cranes. Willing to train and qualify as a brakeman, switch operator, engineer and conductor for railroad operations to move railcars on base and under the overhead crane for lifting operations. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. I have the ability to perform common tasks including: The ability to plan, lay out, organize, assemble and install weight handling equipment configurations to load and offload heavy components and equipment. The ability to determine the proper weight handling equipment and rigging gear required for the load. The ability to determine the correct tie-down configurations to secure loads to trucks and railcars. The ability to inspect and maintain weight handling gear, including nylon slings, cable wire slings, shackles, eyebolts, spreader bars, and swivel hoist rings. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. 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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