Hybrid Ship Restorer presso Department of the Navy

Ship Restorer

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts

Salary Range: $31.03 - $36.2 Per Hour

Job Summary: This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Certain Competitive Service / 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.

Major Duties:

• Initial work assignments at the WG-8 level are selected to provide appropriate training
• At the full performance level, WG-10, you will perform the duties below:
• You will manufacture, install, and set rake of masts and yards
• You will fit, steam, bend, and secure hull planking using steam boxes and bending tables
• You will manufacture, fit, and install ceiling plank, decking, margin pieces, and caulk seams and butts
• You will conduct inspections of ship’s components
• You will manufacture masts, booms, spares, and yardarms
• You will use hand tools, table saws, bands saws, jointers, and other shop machinery
• You will work from blueprints
• You will use Surveyor level and transit
• You will assist other trades, as needed.

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 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 the ability to perform the duties of a WG-8 Ship Restorer as demonstrated by working under close supervision including performing work related to the maintenance, repair, fabrication, and/or installation of wooden components of ships and/or boats including components such as hull planking, structural members, ceiling and deck planks, masts, booms, spars, and/or yardarms; using knowledge of woods and characteristics; joining timber and/or wood; using fasteners for woods; using handheld power tools, and hand tools related to woodworking; using measuring instruments to determine dimensions for cutting and fitting or wood. 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

How to Apply: Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: Eric Boyer at [email protected] and Robert Murphy at [email protected] Please use the following subject line in your email: "Ship Restorer WG-8 Position Resume" Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Application Deadline: 2025-10-01