Summary You will serve as a FOUNDRY MOLDER LEADER in the Foundry Branch (Code 1440.1), Production Division (Code 144), Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) (Code 1400) a detachment of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD. Responsibilities You will be responsible for the setup and operation of a variety of machines and molding equipment including cement mixers, cut-off saws, swing frame grinders, sand testing equipment, operation of core drying ovens, and the diamond wire rope saw. You will assume responsibility for breakdown of job assignments while employees are training on specific projects. You will pass out work assignments to other workers within the group based upon the skill level of the employee ensuring coordination between other workers with respect to overlapping assignments. You will inform the first line supervisor of work progress including any work-related problems encountered or foreseen. You will perform in-progress and final checks on work to ensure that all requirements are met and that quality is maintained throughout a project. You will observe that all safety rules and regulations are followed, keeping areas clean and free of debris, ensuring fire and security aspects are enforced. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE: Experience motivating personnel to function as an effective work unit. Experience reading and interpreting all trade blueprints, plans, drawings and other references. Experience preparing sketches and working drawings required and having working knowledge of all plans that are used in Foundry molding operations. Experience using safety equipment for personal safety in accordance with current regulations. Experience communicating orally and in writing, in order to provide specific instructions to journeyman level, mechanics assigned, and to provide reports to supervision, other codes, trades and other production personnel as required. Experience instructing other personnel on the job or in a classroom environment as to technical aspects or molding of propellers and other castings including machine operations, mold inspections, and all related procedures required in Foundry molding process. 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 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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
