Created at: January 08, 2026 00:08
Company: United States Fleet Forces Command
Location: Kittery, ME, 3904
Job Description:
You will serve as a ELECTRICIAN LEADER in the MECHANICAL SHOP, PRODUCTIONS RESOURCES DEPARTMENT of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.
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: *Instructs Electricians, electrical workers, electrician helpers, and apprentices on proper work procedures and methods, use of tools and safety pertaining to shop trade skills. *Gives appropriate skills training using shop training tools such as mock-ups, on deck plates and in shop work areas or facilities. *Works with trainees by demonstrating skills, work procedures and safety precautions and has the trainees demonstrate knowledge via On the Job Experience. *Checks the work in progress and make sure personal protective equipment, safety practices, and housekeeping rules are followed. *Recommends assignments of personnel to ensure skills training is optimized. 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 and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-2800 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.
You will pass on to other non-nuclear Electricians instructions received from his/her supervisor and for getting work started by assigning tasks to be performed by individuals’ members of the group.
You will work with others, setting the pace and demonstrating the proper work method.
You will ensure workload is sufficient for effective use of personnel.
You will obtain needed information on decisions from supervisor on problems encountered int the process of accomplishing the assigned work.