Combined Trades Supervisor II

United States Fleet Forces Command•Kittery, ME

About The Position

This is a second-level supervisory position in the Mechanical Shop, Production Resources Department at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The supervisor exercises full technical and operational authority over a multi-trade workforce and serves as the senior onsite authority for planning, directing, integrating, and executing complex, multi-trade work essential to submarine and ship overhaul, repair, and modernization. The role requires master-level practical knowledge of multiple trades to direct subordinate supervisors and crews and meet critical project milestones. The supervisor plans and coordinates work, resources, materials, equipment, and skilled personnel; establishes work sequences, priorities, deadlines, and safety procedures; monitors progress against project schedules; and adjusts plans to meet emergent requirements. Administrative duties include scheduling and approving leave, issuing performance appraisals, making conduct-related decisions, and supporting Equal Employment Opportunity principles and practices. The role may involve an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may require overtime, night differential, or unusual duty hours. Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, may be required.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • Must successfully pass the required E-Verify employment verification check if a new Department of the Navy employee.
  • Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
  • Must wear required personal protective equipment throughout the work shift.
  • Must participate in medical surveillance programs.
  • Must be able to travel when required, including on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
  • Must meet the OPM Job Qualification Handbook requirements for Trades and Labor Occupations.
  • Must demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to perform the position duties; qualifications are evaluated based on job elements and the screen-out element.
  • Screen-out element: ability to lead or supervise, including planning and directing complex multi-trade work, managing schedules and resources, and performing supervisory administrative functions.
  • Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Must review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and approve work plans developed by subordinate trade supervisors.
  • Monitor subordinate supervisors’ work in relation to the overall project schedule and adjust plans for emergent requirements.
  • Set deadlines and establish the critical sequence of work operations.
  • Plan, direct, integrate, and execute complex, multi-trade work essential to submarine and ship overhaul, repair, and modernization.
  • Develop and execute long-range work plans and integrated production schedules on a quarterly and project-duration basis.
  • Determine the resources, materials, equipment, and skilled personnel needed for long-range project schedules.
  • Determine assignment sequences, priorities, and deadlines; estimate material, equipment, and manpower needs.
  • Develop and implement work and safety procedures.
  • Schedule and approve leave, issue performance appraisals, and decide conduct-related matters.
  • Support Equal Employment Opportunity principles and practices.
  • Direct subordinate supervisors and their crews to meet critical project milestones.

Benefits

  • Federal employee benefits package available to employees and their families; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type.
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