RIGGING AND EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS MANAGER

About the role

You will serve as a manager for crane and rigging operations, responsible for maintaining a trained and qualified workforce to perform nuclear and non-nuclear lifting and handling operations throughout the Shipyard.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of all work executed by the Lifting and Handling Department and address performance issues within all divisions of department as required.
• Enforce all established safety rules and requirements among the workforce.
• Develop manpower planning and personnel management programs, establish and maintain space, equipment and personnel in support of the current workload and priorities, and initiate continuous changes as needed.
• Serve as a technical expert in lifting and weight handling operations, resolving complex issues related to equipment acquisition and developing weight handling standards.
• Develop and manage the budget for the Rigging and Equipment Operations Division.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• May 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.
• May be required to travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.
• Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolding.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50lbs.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Experience planning, developing and managing crane or rigging production projects for the repair, overhaul or modification of industrial ships.
• Experience in Shipyard work operations, trades, and shop practices.
• Experience developing maintenance requirements, schedules, and budgets.
• Experience in deck plate Rigging and or Crane Operations.
• Experience utilizing knowledge of all phases of lifting and handling operations, work practices and procedures, and Navy Standards and Weight Handling Equipment (WHE) design.
• Experience utilizing knowledge of waterfront rigging and crane operations, maintenance, engineering methods, processes and procedures as relates to lifting and weight handling.
• Experience managing various levels of shop supervisors and trades people including training requirements, funding, and manpower allocation and constraints.
• Experience analyzing problems and evaluating requirements, new methods, equipment, and work practices to meet organizational objectives.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.