Combined Trades Supervisor II

United States Fleet Forces Command•San Diego, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as a Combined Trades Supervisor II in the Electrical Shop, Production Resources Department of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. You will be the final on-site authority for resolving complex technical problems and integration conflicts, and provide higher-level supervisors and management officials with authoritative advice about work feasibility, workload data, and budget estimates. You will plan the use of subordinate trade crews and resources quarterly or over the duration of a ship availability project. You will analyze and approve subordinate trade supervisors’ work plans, monitor progress against the project schedule, and adjust plans to address emergent requirements. The position involves directing and coordinating first-level supervisors, developing long-range work plans and integrated production schedules, resolving conflicts among related trades, and determining and reallocating resources to meet project priorities. You will inspect work for compliance with technical, nuclear, and quality-assurance specifications and may halt unsafe or non-compliant work. Work may take place around potentially harmful physical and chemical agents. The position may involve travel to domestic and overseas locations, including remote or isolated sites, and may require an uncommon tour including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct-deposit pay program.
  • New Department of the Navy employees must pass E-Verify employment verification.
  • Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
  • May be required to pass a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • Must obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty.
  • Must participate in medical surveillance programs and continuously wear required personal protective equipment during the work shift.
  • Must be able to travel, potentially to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
  • Must be able to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays; overtime, night differential, or unusual duty hours may be required.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to perform the trade and labor duties at the position level; qualifications are assessed based on experience quality, knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies rather than a specified duration of experience.
  • Demonstrate the ability to plan, direct, and coordinate subordinate supervisors; develop long-range plans and integrated schedules; resolve conflicts among trades; allocate resources; and inspect work for compliance and safety.
  • Meet the Office of Personnel Management qualification requirements for Trades and Labor Occupations.
  • Retired military members appointed to a civilian DoD position within 180 days of retirement are subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the on-site authority for resolving complex technical problems and integration conflicts.
  • Advise higher-level supervisors and management officials on work feasibility, workload data, and budget estimates.
  • Plan the use of subordinate trade crews and resources quarterly or over the duration of a ship availability project.
  • Analyze and approve work plans prepared by subordinate trade supervisors.
  • Monitor subordinate work against the overall project schedule and adjust plans for emergent requirements.
  • Plan, direct, and coordinate the work of subordinate first-level supervisors.
  • Develop and execute long-range work plans and integrated production schedules.
  • Analyze complex work packages and technical specifications to de-conflict and sequence work among related trades.
  • Determine required resources, materials, equipment, and skilled personnel for long-range project schedules.
  • Reallocate resources among subordinate shops to address emergent needs and changing project priorities.
  • Inspect work in progress and upon completion for compliance with technical, nuclear, and quality-assurance specifications.
  • Halt work that is unsafe or non-compliant.

Benefits

  • Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.
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