• Job Description

  Req#: 829752400
  This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. 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.
  
  
  Duties
  
  
  • Electrician, WT-2805: Installs, modifies and repairs electrical ships systems, controls and instrumentation.
  • Fabric Worker, WT-3105: Fabricates repairs and installs such fabric articles as awnings, sails, boat canopies weather and protective cloths, fenders, bumpers, various types of covers and other ships and boat accessories.
  • Heavy Mobile Equip Mechanic, WT-5803: Determines cause of mechanical problems, locate defects and make repairs to various internal combustion engines; transmission; heavy duty drive line systems; and hydraulic utility systems and controls.
  • Machinist, WT-3414: A machinist will set up the fixtures and work pieces and operates machine/machine tools to complete machining operations.
  • Marine Machinery Mechanic, WT-5334: Dismantle, repair, relocate, modify maintain, align, overhaul and install marine machinery equipment and systems.
  • Pipefitter, WT-4204: Layout, cutting, bending, assembling, and installing pipefitting and fixtures. Constructs and maintains piping systems such as heating, steam power, hot water heating, hydraulic, high pressure air and oil line systems.
  • Sheet Metal Mechanic, WT-3806: Constructs and installs ventilation, furniture, bulkheads, ladders, handrails, equipment foundations. Interprets blueprints, develop patterns and use computer programs designed to develop sketches.
  • Shipfitter, WT-3820: Assembles, modifies, lays out, fabricates, repairs and installs ferrous, nonferrous, exotic metals, plates, shapes and pipe.
  • Shipwright, WT-5220: Installs and repairs wood bulkheads, doors, sash, paneling, ladders, super-structure decks and gratings, wooden decks and panels.
  • Rigger, WT-5210: Utilizes chain falls, blocks and tackles, winches, cables and other mechanical devices to safely move items, ranging from a few pounds to those weighing several tons.
  • Metals Inspector, WT-3801: Conducting nondestructive testing in the fields of visual, eddy current, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, radiography, and ultrasonic inspections, to ensure a quality products.
  • A/C Equipment Mechanic, WT-5306: Fabricates, installs, modifies, repairs and tests equipment and piping associated with air conditioning and refrigeration systems on both surface ships and submarines.
  
  
  Requirements
  
  
  • 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. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • 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.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • 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 must attach your most recent resume with full contact information (name, full address, personal email, and phone number).
  • You must attach your Virginia Placement Test (VPT) (all pages). Your test must not have been taken prior to February 3, 2023. The test results determine eligibility for the program.
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  EVERYONE who wants to apply to NNSY's Apprenticeship Program MUST participate in the college's Placement Testing Program. You must attach your Virginia Placement Test (VPT) (all pages). Your test must not have been taken prior to February 3, 2023. The test results determine eligibility for the program.
  
  THE "PLACEMENT BASED UPON RESULTS" MUST SAY:
  
  FOR MATH: Eligible for Math 111.
  FOR ENGLISH: ELIGIBLE FOR ENF3, EDE 11 OR ENG 111.
  (SCAN AS PDF OR WORD FILE AND ATTACH SCORES WITH THE RESUME).
  1. Contact TCC to take the Virginia Placement Test
     1. TCC website: https://help.tcc.edu/s/article/Testing-Services-at-TCC?r=1986&ui-knowledge-components-aura-actions.KnowledgeArticleVersionCreateDraftFromOnlineAction.createDraftFromOnlineArticle=1
     2. Receive a copy of your test scores (all pages)
     3. If you are out of state applicant, please see below how to proctor your out of state test.
  2. Create an email to nnsyapprenticeprogram@us.navy.mil
     1. In body of the email answer the following questions.
        1. Are you 18 years old or when will you be 18 years old?
        2. Have you ever worked for Norfolk Naval Shipyard before?
        3. Are you able to work at heights, wear a respirator, work in an industrial area, and participate in the nuclear program?
     2. Attach Resume (must include full name, personal email address, phone number, physical address, job experience with dates, education details with dates).
     3. Attach Virginia Placement Test (VPT) Scores (this must be obtained from TCC) All pages (page with your name/date/test location, page with your scores).
  FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE STEPS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
  All attachments must be in a PDF format or a Word Document. (Google Docs and JPEGs are not acceptable)
  
  Out of State Virginia Placement Test Procedure:
  1. You will need to find a qualified proctor e.g., college testing center staff member, university administrator, faculty member, counselor, or professional librarian near you.
  Acceptable Proctors	Proctors may not be, regardless of titles or positions, a student's
  Local College Testing Center Staff College or University Administrators Faculty Members Counselors Professional Librarians Students in the military may use a Military Education or Test Control Officer	Relative Friend Employer Co-worker Neighbor Coach
  
  Note: We are specifically looking at testing centers who are members of the National College Testing Association since NCTA members are expected to adhere the NCTA Proctoring Network Guidelines, and NCTA Professional Standards and Guidelines, and or public libraries, and military education centers. Although there is no fee for the VPT, the institution or proctor you choose may charge a proctor fee in which you shall be solely responsible.
  1. Contact the proctor near you. Make arrangements and ask whether they are willing to administer your exam. If they agree to administer your exam, then acquire their information. See below:
  • Proctor's Name
  • Title of Proctor (Example: Director of Testing, Coordinator of Testing, Testing Specialist, etc.)
  • Affiliated Institution/Organization
  • Proctor's university/college affiliated email and phone number
  1. Complete the Proctor Approval Request Form: https://forms.tcc.edu/vpt-remote-proctor-request-form/
  2. The Testing Center will verify and approve each proctor requested to determine if the requested proctor is acceptable. If approved, you and your proctor will receive an email notification confirming approval.

• About the company

  The United States Department of Defense is an executive branch department of the federal government charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government directly related to national security and the United States Armed Forces. The DOD is the largest employer in the world, with over 1.3 million active-duty service members as of 2020. More employees include over 826,000 National Guard and reservists from the armed forces, and over 732,000 civilians bringing the total to over 2.8 million employees. Headquartered at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C., the DoD's stated mission is to provide "the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security".

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