Department of the Navy

SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER

Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia Full time

SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia

Salary Range: $150144 - $195190 Per Year

Job Summary: You will serve as a SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER in the MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING PLANNING PROGRAM (MEPP) Division (N77) of MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND.

Major Duties:

  • You will serve as the DIVISION DIRECTOR, command expert and authority for MSC’s MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING PLANNING PROGRAM.
  • You will support technical policy, standards, requirements, certifications, and processes for cross-platform life cycle maintenance and modernization efforts.
  • You will support the development of core technical documentation which includes Technical Foundation Papers, Class Maintenance Plans (CMP), Baseline Availability Work Packages (BAWP), Corrosion Plans and Ship Sheets.
  • You will serve as the SME and provide input directly to OPNAV N4 and N8 for the technical requirements of MSC vessels to maintain operational availability and meet expected service life.
  • You will serve as principle liaison with Maintenance Planning Activities (SURFMEPP, SUBMEPP, and CPA) for procedural and technical alignment.
  • You will provide the full range of Maintenance Engineering Planning Program and administrative management oversight of Division personnel.
  • You will evaluate and adapt systems engineering and operations advances, new engineering techniques, and improved and economical methods for ship repair, modification, alteration, and construction.
  • You will conduct review of life cycle assessments for data driven recommendations for changes in vessel or industrial maintenance and repair requirements.

Qualifications: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 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 demonstrating utilization of advanced principles and practices of naval architecture, marine engineering, electrical engineering and maintenance management as applied to ship design, life cycle management, maintenance, and engineering management of a diverse fleet of ships with unique mission requirements that enables the incumbent to serve as an expert in ship design, operation, maintenance, engineering, and automation. Experience utilizing qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of assigned Maintenance Engineering Planning Program programs. Experience directing and guiding an engineering program including acquiring and administering resources, integrating internal and external program/policy issues, and evaluating effectiveness. Experience with management oversight on engineering requirements for ships, acquisition, maintenance, repair, alteration, conversion, and modernization including overhaul and construction projects. Experience in managing a large Engineering organization to accomplish and integrate programs and projects involving ship maintenance and repair, modernization, equipment and system design integration, life extension, safety management, maintenance engineering, and new ship acquisition including conversion. Experience with oral and written communication to include delivering concise, authoritative reports; in addition to reporting on progress, outcomes of engineering assignments and presenting recommendations. 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 AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf 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. Your resume must show 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. Documentation that supports all of the claims made in your resume and assessment questionnaire 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 03/20/2026to receive consideration. Applications received after 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 03/20/2026 will generally not be accepted. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed. Please do not submit multiple resumes. 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, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documents are legible and accurate. Human Resources will not modify a resume or change an applicant's answer to a question, even upon request.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-20