- You will lay out, build and repair support structures for ships in dry docks.
- You will establish reference points above water level for aligning ship over blocks when it enters drydocks.
- You will lay out, erect and modify staging for ship work.
- You will select the proper materials for shipwright jobs and substitute materials when necessary.
- You will make calculations using standard arithmetic and geometry, using measuring and marking instruments, such as levels, rules, squares, T-bevels and awls.
- You will operate standard machine tools, power equipment and other hand tools utilized in the shipwright trade.

Duties

- You will lay out, build and repair support structures for ships in dry docks.
- You will establish reference points above water level for aligning ship over blocks when it enters drydocks.
- You will lay out, erect and modify staging for ship work.
- You will select the proper materials for shipwright jobs and substitute materials when necessary.
- You will make calculations using standard arithmetic and geometry, using measuring and marking instruments, such as levels, rules, squares, T-bevels and awls.
- You will operate standard machine tools, power equipment and other hand tools utilized in the shipwright trade.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- Recent 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
- This is an overseas position.



You will be subject to and must be able to satisfy the overseas requirements of the 26Jul12 DODI 1400.25 V1230:
- This position may require travel to places within and outside the contiguous United States which could include remote or isolated sites. You may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
- If eligible for permanent change of station, the appointee will be required to sign a transportation agreement to establish a Government time in service requirement of 12 months.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
- May be required to obtain a VISA dependent on the overseas country's laws/regulations.
- You will be required to sign the Statement of Understanding for Overseas Employment acknowledging receipt and understanding of the statement of living and working conditions for this location.
- 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.
- 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 security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
- 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.
- For nuclear assigned positions, the incumbent must successfully complete all required nuclear training and recertification training.
- Occasional travel may be required. Temporary duty assignments may involve travel by commercial or military aircraft and surface craft.
- Work assignments may involve working in hazardous duty areas and the working of irregular hours.

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.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determi

📌 SHIPWRIGHT. (Australia)
🏢 U.S. Pacific Fleet
📍 Australia