Department: Department of the Navy
Location(s): Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia
Salary Range: $90838 - $118092 Per Year
Job Summary: You will serve as a ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN in the SUB PIPING & MECH (CODE 265), FLUID/MECH ENGRG & PLANNING DIV (CODE 265), ENGINEERING & PLANNING DEPARTMENT (CODE 200) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.
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Qualifications: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying knowledge of related engineering fields (structural, mechanical, industrial, metallurgy, hydraulics, chemical, electrical, quality, radiological control) to an extent of informed communication and collaboration. Experience applying expert knowledge of concepts principles and practices of engineering. Experience applying theory, principles and practices, and technics of engineering relating to repair, overhaul, and testing of nuclear/ non-nuclear, electronic/electrical fluid, and mechanical system components. Experience providing engineering design services for complex repair, overhaul or conversion of submarine secondary propulsion plant systems Including but not limited to main steam, aux steam, feed and condensate, lubrication oil stowage handling and transfer, high pressure air, hydraulics, steering and civing, plumbing an all associated equipment and hardware. Experience developing engineering instructions and procedures for accomplishing overhaul & repair work to include developing new approaches, modifying standard approaches and techniques. Experience functioning as the technical authority and providing consultation on critical issues. Experience utilizing knowledge of design and operational engineering theory, instrumentation and control equipment systems. Experience applying specific knowledge on special emphasis Certification Program Work (SUBSAFE, Deep Submergence Systems - Scope of Certification DSS-SOC, Fly by Wire FBW), Level I and Steam Plant Cleanliness. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
How to Apply: Click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Complete resume with relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume. 2. Supporting documentation Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. Your complete application must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 03/26/2026. Applications received after 03/26/2026 will generally result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed. Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://mydon.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process so please plan appropriately. You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents are legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
Application Deadline: 2026-03-26