SURFACE SHIP PRODUCTION MANAGER

About the role

You will serve as a SURFACE SHIP PRODUCTION MANAGER in the Weld Shop (Code 926), Production Resources Department Manager (Code 901), Production Resources Department (Code 900) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Responsibilities

• Direct and assure the success of assigned supervisory and nonsupervisory personnel by ensuring compliance with established practices and policies.
• Determine short and long term needs for resources.
• Ensure compliance with all standards of work established for the particular Surface Ship Platform to which subordinate personnel are assigned for conversion, overhaul or repair.
• Develop performance standards and evaluate performance of subordinate managers.
• Identify training needs and implement actions to eliminate bottlenecks.
• Interface with all levels of Shipyard management, including department heads, Shipyard Commander, the ship’s Commanding Officer and technical staff.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy must successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check.
• Current federal employees applying for GS jobs must meet time‑in‑grade requirements (serve at least one year at the next lower grade level) by the closing date.
• Appointment of retired military members within 180 days of retirement is subject to 5 U.S.C. §3326.
• Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, safety shoes) continuously during work shifts.
• Work performed in areas with potentially harmful physical and chemical agents (fumes, dust, heat, ionizing/non‑ionizing radiation, chemicals); participation in medical surveillance programs required.
• May require travel within CONUS and OCONUS, including remote or isolated sites, using military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Must review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

Qualifications

• Resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS‑12 grade level (or pay band) in Federal service or equivalent private/public sector experience.
• Specialized experience must include:
  • Establishing practices and policies of Code 926 welding shop trade skill.
  • Applying knowledge of surface ship platforms.
  • Applying knowledge of scientific management, production controls, cost controls, and budget control.
  • Applying production operations, processes, and procedures.
  • Comprehending complex interrelated or not fully defined jobs, conducting analysis and assessment, drawing conclusions, and making recommendations for work breakdown.
  • Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

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. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.