Job Description

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here at NASSCO. Come join our team!

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Scheduling department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for a Scheduler 3. The work schedule is the 1st shift Monday – Friday.

Pay Scale: $68,000 - $91,000

Security Clearance: No Clearance

1. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE (Job Description)

The Scheduler 3 is responsible for producing critical path resource loaded production schedules, as well as integration of NASSCO’s production schedule with Assist Integration Teams (AIT) and Subcontractors. The Scheduler 3 will also develop and provide production reports to the management team.

1. POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training)

Typically has a BA/BS in a related field plus two (2) years directly related experience, or AA/AS plus four (4) years’ directly related experience, or eight (8) years’ directly related experience. Directly related experience in project management, production management preferred.

POSITION DEMANDS (Required Experience)

In depth knowledge of:

1. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Standard Items 009-60 and 009-111.
2. Ship repair, overhaul and modernization processes and procedures.
3. Repair and modernization Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) philosophy.
4. Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office products and technical proficient in the use of scheduling software.
5. Must be proficient in activity definition, activity sequencing, critical path analysis, resource loading and resource leveling.
6. Must possess strong ability to develop master plans and detailed tactical schedules.
7. Must be familiar with Estimating, and Contractual methods and processes in a Government environment.
8. Ability to follow instructions and a willingness to learn.
9. NASSCO Safety and Environmental policies.
10. P6 KNOWLDEGE NEEDED
11. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

X

Carrying

X

Lifting

X

Walking

X

Climbing

Pulling

X

Must be able to go on vessels

Crawling

X

Sitting

X

Visual Requirements:

Crouching

X

Standing

X

Hearing

Stooping

Other:

X

Kneeling

X

Talking

1. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The Scheduler 3 reports to the Engineering & Scheduling Manager for administrative and operational matters. The position maintains internal contacts with various departments including, Estimating, Engineering, Contracts, Supply Chain, Production Management, Trade supervision and Business Development. External contacts include Subcontractors and NASSCO Customers. This position has no direct reports.

1. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
2. Able to perform duties as lead scheduler for a CNO availability with no guidance, may be asked to lead more than one CNO availability.
3. Review project contract documents and drawings to determine project scope and schedule development.
4. Able to generate schedule related proposal documents.
5. Organize scope into major categories to outline deliverables and milestones.
6. Sequence major work priorities into a logical schedule.
7. Determine critical paths that anchor the overall project completion date.
8. Modify critical paths based on prevailing conditions.
9. Creates Work Breakdown Structure for all new work orders.
10. Understands the work specification.
11. Understands drawings.
12. Understands and troubleshoots all Scheduling programs and deliverables.
13. Trains Schedulers on processes and products as related to Scheduling department for growth.
14. Determines work flow, with Trade support.
15. Initially schedules all projects prior to the project being definitized with the customer.
16. Performs initial and final resourcing (assigning shops) as the project is scheduled. Uses estimates to assign hours to activities.
17. Attends the schedule review held with Production, Trade, and Estimating personnel.
18. Reports progress of scheduling as the project is being built.
19. Able to recognize company-needs and offer solutions based on expierence gained.
20. Performs all scheduler principal responsibilities
21. ACCOUNTABILITY

Accountable to the Engineering & Scheduling Manager for accurate and timely schedules.

1. UNIQUE/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be willing to travel and have reliable transportation. Must be a U.S. citizen and qualify for a Common Access Card (CAC) and a security clearance. Must have reliable record of attendance and punctuality and be available for overtime as required. Must be able to physically transit all areas of the facility. Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects or controls, and to talk and hear. Must have good eye/hand coordination. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be familiar with working in a naval-ship-work-environment and be able to go aboard marine vessels and the drydock, climb ladders, work in tanks and confined spaces, and wear personal protective equipment. These areas can be dirty, dusty, hot or cold, and noisy.

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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