WELDER SUPERVISOR

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You will review shift assignments, work progress, and work operations. You will assign work to subordinates through written and verbal instructions. You will provide on the job training to subordinates. You will plan, coordinate, supervise, and review the work of subordinate welding and shipfitter personnel to meet schedules. You will investigate and provide solutions to quality problems encountered by subordinates and others involved in welding activities.

Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, you can visit e-verify.gov. Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and / or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift. Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101. You will be required to Lift / Carry up to 50 lbs.

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 be responsible for all welding operations and planning the use of subordinate workers in such operations. Ability to adheres to deadlines when planning work and determining which projects and assignments to prioritize. Ability to attend meetings with other supervisors and managers to furnish and receive information regarding progress and problems on existing work projects and tentative new work. Ability to understand and apply safety precautions associated with welding. Ability to counsel employees on work and workplace issues. Ability to use personal knowledge of work operations to plan, implement, and revise work schedules as needed. Ability to review assigned routings for clarity of instructions, man hour allowance, and schedule span. Ability to organize, coordinate and direct the work of welding and shipfitter personnel. Ability to schedule subordinates leave according to workload and critical events. Ability to prepare verbal and written reports for supervisor. Ability to maintain accurate records of work performed by subordinates.

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 : 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.