RIGGER HELPER

RIGGER HELPER

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts

Salary Range: $25.73 - $37.58 Per Hour

Job Summary: This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Modified DHA for Certain Personnel of DoD. 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:

• At the WG-05 developmental duties, as assigned, to include the following:
• You will assist journey level riggers to using both traditional and modern rigging techniques to lift, move, and position equipment and materials.
• You will assist higher level riggers to safely handle, install and remove all materials and components requiring the use of weight handling equipment.
• You will assist in the manufacture of leather and canvas covers.
• You will assist in the prefabrication/fabrication of leather and canvas artifacts from the 18th and 19th century era.
• You will serve as a member of a rigging or lifting team.
• At the WG-08 developmental duties, as assigned, to include the following:
• You will use both traditional and modern rigging techniques to lift, move, and position equipment and materials.
• You will safely handle, install and remove all materials and components requiring the use of weight handling equipment.
• You will select and assemble weight handling gear used to lift, move and position heavy loads.
• You will manufacture of wire rope and fiber rope products such as nets, ladders, pendants, falls, slings, hammocks, sword matting.
• You will manufacture of leather and canvas covers.

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. The Screen-out Element for this position is Likelihood Of Success In Assignments Which Require Interest, Motivation, And Readiness To Do Simple Work. and willingness to perform simple tasks, including manual labor, and follow directions, under close supervision and develop your skills through a training program. 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: Steven Ridlon, steven.r.ridlon.civ@us.navy.mil Please use the following subject line: "Rigger Helper Resumes." 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: 2026-01-13