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Job Description
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is hiring a Combined Trades Supervisor II for the Rigging and Operations Division (Code 740) in Kittery, Maine. In this role, you’ll plan and frank the function of subordinate personnel, handle tools, and manage rigging, rigger diver, and crane operations.
You’ll update the Day-to-day Lift Blueprint, grow perform standards with engineering workforce, and monitor operate progress to control expenses and prevent concerns. This role is perfect for experienced trade supervisors who can lead teams in a shipyard environment and make sure safety and efficiency.
Salary & Compensation
Salary: $55.13 - $64.32 per hour.
Qualification
This WS-14 position demands demonstrated capacity to lead or oversee in a trade setting. There’s no specific length of background required, but you must display through expertise and training that you possess the grade of expertise and expertise needed.
The screen-out element is Aptitude To Lead Or Manage.
- Capacity to lead or oversee, covering developing targets for rigging, rigger diver, and crane operations.
- Know-how determining tool conditions, materials, and ability sorts for long-range function schedules.
- Competence in assigning perform, explaining requirements, setting deadlines, and establishing operate sequences.
- Aptitude to recommend promotion or reassignment of subordinate supervisors and carry out performance appraisals.
- Understanding of safety, health, and environmental regulations and their consistent submission.
- Capacity to interpret instructions, specifications, and blueprints.
- Insight of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
- Technical practices in theoretical, exact, or artistic trades.
- Must be a US citizen.
- Must be determined appropriate for federal employment.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Strategy on a quarterly or longer basis the overall employ of subordinate personnel and assets.
- Update and maintain the Everyday Lift Scheme with current correct info for assigned projects.
- Participate with management and engineering personnel to create qualitative and quantitative function standards.
- Assess and analyze work accomplishments, price, and apply of subordinates to evaluate progress and control charges.
- Suggest corrective action to superiors to anticipate and sidestep challenges.
- Assist the Matching Employment Opportunity Scheme and guarantee even chance within the domain of responsibility.
- Communicate EEO aid to subordinates and confirm compliance with laws and regulations.
Conditions & Requirements
- Must participate in the straight deposit cover plan.
- New employees must pass E-Verify employment verification.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Solution.
- Must obtain and keep up an interim and/or last security clearance before entrance on responsibility.
- Perform is performed in domains with potentially harmful physical and chemical agents; must participate in medical surveillance programs.
- Must wear personal protective equipment (helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, safety shoes) continuously.
- Subject to operate an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- May call for travel CONUS and OCONUS, such as remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft.
How You Will Be Evaluated
- Your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire will be reviewed to work out if you encounter eligibility and qualification needs.
- You’ll be rated on post elements: Aptitude to Interpret Instructions and Specifications (covering blueprint reading), Capacity to Lead or Manage, Expertise of Equipment Assembly/Installation/Repair, and Technical Practices.
- A screen-out element (Ability To Lead Or Oversee) is applied; you must get at least two points on this element to be eligible.
- Lineup applicable performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as they may be considered.
- If selected, you may need to offer supporting documentation.
- Inflated qualifications may result in score adjustment or disqualification.
- All eligibility and qualification conditions must be met by the closing date.
Required Documents
- Finalize resume (no more than 2 pages) showing employer's label, launch/close dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if less than full-time, and settle blueprint/series/grade for federal background.
- Finished assessment questionnaire (Occupational Questionnaire).
- Supporting documentation for eligibility claims (e.g., SF-50, performance appraisal, agency spot for ICTAP).
- For veterans claiming 5-point preference: DD-214 (any copy showing dates and character of offering) or VA letter.
- For 10-point disabled veteran preference: DD-214 plus disability letter from VA and SF-15.
- For active task solution members: statement of offering on command letterhead with branch, rate/rank, dates, expected discharge date, and anticipated character of service.
- For education claims (if relevant): unofficial or formal transcripts or set of courses with grades and hours.
- For license/certification claims: copy of the document.
- Include letter is optional.
Benefits
- Wrap up upsides package as a federal employee, such as health insurance, retirement, and paid exit.
- Eligibility for advantages depends on post type (full-time, part-time, intermittent).
- Contact the hiring agency for precise gains offered.
How to Apply
- To register, log in to your the authorized submission portal account (or generate one) and unseal the announcement. Finish the online submission, covering the assessment questionnaire. Attach your resume (2-page maximum) and all needed supporting documents. Make sure your application package is finalize and submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on July 22, 2026. Submissions received after the cutoff won’t be considere…
- Only online submissions through the formal submission portal will be accepted.
Additional Information
- This role is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Scheme.
- Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
- A tentative offer may be rescinded if pre-employment needs aren’t met.
- You may opt-in to build your resume on offer to other hiring managers in the agency for 180 days.
- ICTAP you must give agency observe, most current performance appraisal, and most recent SF-50 to receive priority consideration.
- Military Spouse Preference candidates will be placed at the highest grade for which they’re determined Best Qualified.
- Federal annuitant shortlisting is subject to DoD and DON policy.
- Contact the DON Employment Data Center at [email protected] with questions.
- Address: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, HRO Building 44/1, Portsmouth, NH 03804-5000.
About Company
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is a U.S. Navy facility situated in Kittery, Maine, responsible for the maintenance, repair, and modernization of naval submarines. The shipyard employs a trained civilian workforce in various trades and engineering disciplines.
This Combined Trades Supervisor II role is within the Rigging and Operations Division, overseeing critical lift and crane operations that back submarine maintenance. You should be arranged for a safety-conscious, physically demanding environment with potential for uncommon tours and travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common applicant questions about this position, eligibility and the application process.
What does a Combined Trades Supervisor II do at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard?
You’ll oversee rigging, rigger diver, and crane operations, strategy resource employ, update the Everyday Lift Plan, create function standards with engineers, and monitor perform progress to control charges and guarantee safety.
Can I put in if i’m not a existing federal employee?
This announcement is open to present permanent employees of UIC 39040, DoD Military Spouse Preference eligibles, DoD Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Preference eligibles, DoD Retained Grade Preference eligibles, VEOA eligibles, and certain other special authorities. External applicants aren’t eligible.
Is there an education need for this role?
No, this role doesn’t have an education qualification need. Qualification is set on know-how and training in trade and labor occupations.
What is the screen-out element and how is it evaluated?
The screen-out element is Aptitude To Lead Or Oversee. You must get at least two points on this element to be considered eligible. Your resume and questionnaire responses will be used to assess this.
Will I demand to travel for this role?
Yes, travel may be required from your standard task station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, covering remote or isolated sites. You must be capable to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
What documents do I require to send in with my application?
You want a 2-page resume, the completed assessment questionnaire, and supporting documents for any eligibility claims (e.g., SF-50, DD-214, veteran preference documents, transcripts if applicable).