Job Description: The Planner/Estimator reports directly to the Supervisory Planner/Estimator and is be responsible for writing Work Specifications, conducting ship checks, and estimating labor, material and subcontractor work at the paragraph and line-item level for U.S. Navy Ship repair work, alterations and modifications. Candidates shall be capable of assessing ship’s material condition by conducting ship checks, researching ship drawings, technical manuals, analyzing ship condition assessments and tests, and determine scope of work required by reviewing and validating Work Notifications (2-Kilos). Candidates shall also be capable of interpreting and using all technical and material information available in Navy, Shipbuilder and Manufacturer drawings, technical manuals, documents, or equipment manufacturer’s data and/or pertinent commercial data to identify repair and modification requirements to identify, price, and order materials. Candidates will develop work items/specifications in accordance with Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) 4-E requirements by utilizing NAVSEA instructions and pertinent NAVSEA Standard Items, and Class and Local Standard Work Templates.

Job Requirements/skill sets:

• Candidates must have knowledge of U.S. Navy ship construction, shipboard systems and equipment.
• Candidates must have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Trade Journeyman work experience or US Navy experience, or equivalent in Naval Repair Facility or Commercial Shipyard that specializes in U.S. Navy Ship repairs and alterations is preferred.
• Candidates should be familiar with working in the Navy Maintenance Database (NMD) and using available application programs to develop Work Items/
• Specifications and labor, material and cost estimates in accordance with NAVSEA instructions and directives.
• Training for this position will be provided to eligible candidates.

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