RIGGING WORKER

Underwater Ship Husbandry Technician

You will perform underwater ship husbandry on waterborne Navy vessels.

You will use decompression tables, open-surface scuba and surface supplied dive equipment.

You will perform preventative maintenance in accordance with the Navy 3M program.

You will perform salvage diving to retrieve items from the water using various methods like lift bags, cranes, davits, etc.

You will install and remove cofferdams, blanks, anchors, anchor chains and move large, heavy items underwater using cranes and rigging gear.

You will repair and replace various ship components.

You will operate dive boats, hydraulic systems and all diver support equipment.

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.

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.

This is a bargaining unit position.

You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.

You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and / or final secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required.

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.

Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.

This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

You will be required to lift weights of up to 100 lbs, work aboard ships / submarine.

You must be a graduate of US Navy Second Class Dive School, a certified US Navy Second Class Diver or above and a qualified diving life support system operator.

Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.