Pipefitter Supervisor I

United States Fleet Forces Command • Kittery, ME

9d

About The Position

You will serve as a Pipefitter Supervisor I in the Temporary Services Shop, Production Resources Department of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. You will consult with other shops on equipment needs and technical problems; supervise the handling, consolidation, marking, and packaging of hazardous waste at accumulation areas in accordance with established procedures; assist with on-the-job training and supplement programs through observations or employee recommendations; and support Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and procedures.

The position requires demonstrating the knowledge and skill needed to perform trade and labor work at the applicable level. The supervisor may evaluate, develop, and conduct classroom and simulated mock-up training on trade-related critical jobs; coordinate changes to work procedures with shop and technical codes after reviewing work documents and packages; direct and plan work sequences for employees on nuclear and non-nuclear assignments; ensure radiation exposure stays within shipyard administrative control levels; and interpret blueprints, job orders, layouts, patterns, and sketches.

Work takes place in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents may be present. The employee must participate in medical surveillance, pass a pre-appointment physical examination, and continuously wear required personal protective equipment during the work shift. Travel from the normal duty station to domestic and international locations, including remote or isolated sites, may be required. The position may involve an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as overtime or night differential hours.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and complete required employment verification.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty.
• Must participate in medical surveillance programs and successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Must continuously wear required personal protective equipment, including helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes, for the duration of the work shift.
• Must be able to travel, potentially to domestic and international locations and 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, to meet mission requirements; overtime or night differential and unusual duty hours may be required.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skill required for the position through experience and training; applicants must meet OPM Job Qualification Handbook requirements for Trades and Labor Occupations.
• Must meet the screen-out element of ability to lead or supervise, including the listed training, work coordination and planning, radiation-exposure, and blueprint interpretation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Consult with other shops on equipment needs and technical problems.
• Supervise the handling, consolidation, marking, and packaging of hazardous waste at accumulation areas in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist with on-the-job training and supplement programs through observations or employee recommendations.
• Support Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and procedures.
• Evaluate, develop, and conduct classroom and simulated mock-up training on trade-related critical jobs.
• Coordinate needed work-procedure changes with shops and technical codes after reviewing work documents and packages for adequacy and completeness.
• Direct and plan work sequences for employees on nuclear and non-nuclear assignments.
• Ensure personnel exposure to ionizing radiation does not exceed shipyard administrative control levels.
• Interpret blueprints, accompanying job orders, layouts, patterns, and sketches.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed