Rigger
Department of the Navy
Summary
You will serve as a RIGGER in the Waterfront Support Department, Crane and Division of TRIREFFAC KINGS BAY.
Duties
- You will be responsible for the planning, laying out, assembling, repairing, testing, and installing complex weight handling gear and various standing and running rigging to move and/or remove.
- You will plan rigging jobs for movement of shipboard components, equipment, or material through confined submarine, shop, and other areas.
- You will estimate weight and center of gravity of item to be moved.
- You will provide direction to crane operators to provide for the safe and effective movement of items to and from submarines, shops and other areas.
- You will operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, JLG man-lift high reach equipment, trucks, etc.
- You will manufacture, fabricate and repair standing and running rigging required to support movement of items with cranes or weight handling equipment.
Required Documents
Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:
- Prepare the documents below before applying.
- Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position: You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume and assessment questionnaire.
- You must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities you select in the announcement questionnaire with your application package.
- Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring manager.
- Cover letter is optional.
- A complete resume is required.
- Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages.
- Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered.
- Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments.
- Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.
About this role
The Rigger position with the Department of the Navy is based in Kings Bay, Georgia. You will serve as a RIGGER in the Waterfront Support Department, Crane and Division of TRIREFFAC KINGS BAY. The role pays $24.97 to $40.46 per hour.
Day to day, the work involves the core duties of the Rigger role as detailed in the announcement below. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal service experience this Rigger position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Rigger position with the Department of the Navy in Kings Bay, Georgia, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
The posted pay of $24.97 to $40.46 per hour places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in Kings Bay, Georgia, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 26, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.