Production Shop Planner (Shipwright)

U.S. Pacific Fleet • Bremerton, WA

12d

About The Position

The Production Shop Planner (Shipwright) serves in the Resources and Planning Division, Shop 64 of PSNS and IMF. The position reviews job orders prepared and issued by planning and estimating personnel, checks man-hour estimates, and discusses discrepancies with shop supervision. It initiates procurement of materials through shop-stores stub requisitions and prepares requests for materials that must be procured outside the activity. The planner helps ensure timely material delivery by contacting the Supply Department or private suppliers to expedite slow shipments or urgently needed items.

The role coordinates work among shop work areas with supervisors and other planners, assists supervisors in identifying substitute materials, and recommends substitutes to Design Division engineering personnel, who make final decisions. The planner maintains shop files of manufacturers’ catalogs, parts lists, material specifications, and similar documents. The position also arranges necessary work permits or safety clearances and notifies affected parties before work begins.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, suitability for federal employment, participation in direct deposit, and obtaining and maintaining the required interim and/or final security clearance. Employees must wear specified personal protective equipment throughout the work shift. Travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations may be required, including travel to remote or isolated sites and extended travel on military or commercial aircraft. Work may include an uncommon tour with nights, weekends, and holidays; overtime, night differential pay, or unusual duty hours may be required. No education qualification is required. A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is described, with specific eligibility and benefits dependent on position type and agency details.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must meet applicable requirements concerning appointment of retired military members within 180 days of retirement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Must wear personal protective equipment, including items such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes, continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• Must be able to travel, potentially to remote or isolated CONUS and OCONUS sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skill needed to perform the duties at the applied-for level; the screen-out element is ability to provide production support service, with a minimum of two points required to remain eligible.
• Must meet the Office of Personnel Management Job Qualification Handbook requirements for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Responsibilities

• Review job orders prepared and issued by planning and estimating personnel.
• Review man-hour estimates and discuss discrepancies with shop supervision.
• Initiate material procurement by preparing stub requisitions for shop stores.
• Prepare material request forms for materials to be procured outside the activity as needed.
• Assure timely material delivery and contact the Supply Department or private suppliers to expedite slow shipments or urgently needed items.
• Coordinate work among shop work areas with shop supervisors and other planners.
• Assist shop supervisors in determining appropriate substitute material and suggest substitutes to Design Division engineering personnel for final decisions.
• Maintain shop files of manufacturers’ catalogs, parts lists, material specifications, and similar documents.
• Arrange necessary work permits or safety clearances and notify affected parties before work starts.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type and hiring agency.
• Overtime or night differential pay may be provided when required.

What This Job Offers

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