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Welder Supervisor

Location: Philadelphia, Naval Business Center
Requires Relocation: No
Start Date: 30/10/2025
End Date: 10/11/2025
Offering Type: Permanent
Hiring Paths: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Individuals with disabilities, Internal to an agency - appears on USAJOBS, Land & base management, Military spouses, Special authorities, Veterans
Service Type: Competitive
Travel Percentage: Occasional travel
Security Clearance: Secret Learn more
Full Time On-site

United States Fleet Forces Command

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Job summary

You will serve as a WELDER SUPERVISOR in the Machine Shop Branch (Code 1440.2), Production Division (Code 1440), Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (Code 1400) (NFPC), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania a detachment of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Major duties

You will review shift assignments, work progress and work operations. You will assign work to subordinates through written and verbal instructions. You will provide on the job training to subordinates. You will plan, coordinate, supervise and review the work of subordinate welding and shipfitter personnel to meet schedules. You will investigate and provide solutions to quality problems encountered by subordinates and others involved in welding activities.

Qualification

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 Ability to be responsible for all welding operations and planning the use of subordinate workers in such operations. Ability to adheres to deadlines when planning work and determining which projects and assignments to prioritize. Ability to attend meetings with other supervisors and managers to furnish and receive information regarding progress and problems on existing work projects and tentative new work. Ability to understand and apply safety precautions associated with welding. Ability to counsel employees on work and workplace issues. Ability to use personal knowledge of work operations to plan, implement, and revise work schedules as needed. Ability to review assigned routings for clarity of instructions, man hour allowance, and schedule span. Ability to organize, coordinate and direct the work of welding and shipfitter personnel. Ability to schedule subordinates leave according to workload and critical events. Ability to prepare verbal and written reports for supervisor. Ability to maintain accurate records of work performed by subordinates. 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.

Evaluations

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. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following job elements: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE ABILITY TO MEET DEADLINE DATES UNDER PRESSURE ABILITY TO PLAN AND ORGANIZE THE WORK TECHNICAL PRACTICES (THEORETICAL, PRECISE, ARTISTIC) You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility and qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.