RIGGING WORKER

About the role

You will serve as a RIGGING WORKER of NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

Screen-out element

ABILITY TO PROVIDE PRODUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES

I have the ability to independently perform the most difficult and complex tasks including using established rigging practices, laying out, selecting, assembling, repairing, and installing weight handling gear and various standing and running rigging onto heavy loads for movement by crane or other mobile material handling equipment. Must be able to maneuver around obstructions. Must be able to understand signaling crane operators, using standard hand signals to assist in directing lifting operations. Will be performing routine lifting using equipment including shackles, chain falls, turnbuckles, wire rope slings, thimbles, hooks, beam clamps, chaffing gear or rollers to rig objects through confined spaces; repairing standard standing and running rigging. Have knowledge of figuring measurements, volumes, weights of materials and angles of tension using a general knowledge of mathematics. Must be able to read blueprints, sketches and following written and oral work instructions in the prescribed sequence.

Experience

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements