Rigger, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Summary

You will serve as a RIGGER in the Department of Navy to include work sites of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Trident Refit Facility Bangor, and Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility. Applicants will only be considered for positions within their own UIC. For example: if you are within UIC 4523A, you will only be considered for positions within 4523A.

Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/14/2025 to 10/13/2026

Salary: $27.38 to $45.79 per hour. Salary information is listed in the Additional Information section. Locations include multiple Navy shipyards and facilities across the United States.

• You will direct the operation of cranes and similar equipment and direct laborers and helpers.
• You will fabricate, install, and repair standing and running rigging and wire cable or fiber rope articles, such as slings, towing bridles, nets, rope ladders, and other ship and boat rigging and weight handling gear.
• You will assist in ship docking operations by laying out and handling lines and tackle, snubbing lines on cleats or bollards, hauling on lines with capstans, and performing similar duties.
• You will install beam clamps, gin poles, gallows frames, and other supporting structures; and use jacks, pulley blocks, chain falls, rollers, and similar equipment as necessary to move and position heavy items.
• You will perform and direct the placement, removal, or repositioning of machinery, structural members of ships or buildings, heavy equipment, or other loads.
• You will estimate the size, weight, equipment capacity, and plans for clearance and safety factors.
• You will guide and direct apprentices and helpers in proper and safe rigging practices.

Qualifications focus on the quality of experience, knowledge, and skills rather than a fixed time length. You must show through experience and training that you possess the knowledge and ability to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Your qualifications will be evaluated on knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies in job elements and list of screen-out elements.

Screen-out element: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION.

Experience and

Education:

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found in the federal wage system qualifications. Education does not have a formal requirement for this job. Experience may be paid or unpaid, including volunteer work.

Known elements include: ability to interpret instructions and specifications, blueprint reading; ability to use and maintain tools and equipment; knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair; knowledge of materials; technical practices; use of measuring instruments relevant to line of work.

To learn more about OPM qualifications or to review job elements, refer to the provided guidance in the original posting. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Within the Department of Defense, certain retired military appointments are subject to 5 USC 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be a bargaining unit position.
• You may be required to complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Security clearance required prior to entrance on duty; failure to obtain/maintain may affect employment.
• Conditional offers may be rescinded for failure to report to drug testing; random drug testing may be required.
• Personal protective equipment may be required for the duration of the work shift.
• Work may involve areas with hazardous materials or conditions; medical surveillance may be required; high noise exposure may occur.
• Travel to CONUS/OCONUS sites may be required and may include remote or isolated sites; travel on military or commercial aircraft may be necessary.
• Uncommon tour work including nights, weekends, and holidays may be required; overtime or night differential pay possible.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility depends on position type and hours. More information can be discussed with the hiring agency.

You must provide documentation that supports eligibility and qualification claims. A complete resume is required (no more than 2 pages) with job entries, duties, and accomplishments. If using education to substitute experience, ensure transcripts or course listings are available. Veteran and other special eligibility considerations require appropriate documentation.

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