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Rigger Helper

Department of the Navy
Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
Naval History and Heritage Command

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies the through Modified Direct Hire Authority. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
10/08/2024 to 10/07/2025
Salary
$24.77 to - $28.91 per hour

Salary Range per hour: WG-05 $24.77-$28.91; WG-08 $31.03-$36.20; WG-10 $35.20-$41.06

Pay scale & grade
WG 5
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Boston, MA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—Eligible for situational telework only.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
10
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DE-12567332-25-EK
Control number
812769000

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • At the WG-05 developmental duties, as assigned, to include the following:
  • You will assist journey level riggers to using both traditional and modern rigging techniques to lift, move, and position equipment and materials.
  • You will assist higher level riggers to safely handle, install and remove all materials and components requiring the use of weight handling equipment.
  • You will assist the manufacture of wire rope and fiber rope products such as nets, ladders, pendants, falls, slings, hammocks, sword matting.
  • You will assist in the manufacture of leather and canvas covers.
  • You will assist in the prefabrication/fabrication of leather and canvas artifacts from the 18th and 19th century era.
  • You will serve as a member of a rigging or lifting team.
  • You will use written and/or oral instructions to determine work sequences to be followed.
  • You will assist other trades, as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • You will be required to perform occasional travel.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
  • You will be required to lift heavy weights.
  • You must participate in training evolutions including sailing/underway operations onboard USS Constitution.
  • You must maintain established dress and grooming standards.
  • You must work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • You must be able to work at heights up to 150 feet.
  • You must be able to work in confined spaces.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.

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.

The Screen-out Element for this position is Likelihood Of Success In Assignments Which Require Interest, Motivation, And Readiness To Do Simple Work. and willingness to perform simple tasks, including manual labor, and follow directions, under close supervision and develop your skills through a training program.

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

Education

There is no educational substation for experience for this series.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

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.

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.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

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