SHIPBUILDING SPECIALIST

You will serve as a SHIPBUILDING SPECIALIST in the SOUTHEAST REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER (SERMC) (CODE 300) of the WATERFRONT OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT located in MAYPORT, FL. Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap. Conditions of employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. This is a bargaining unit position. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license. You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport. Qualifications ** ONLY RECRUITING FOR THE GS-9/11 GRADE LEVELS WITH PROMOTION POTENTIAL TO THE GS-12 GRADE LEVEL. ** GS-11 Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9 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 a thorough knowledge of the full range of principles, concepts and practices related to surface combatant ship repair and overhaul programs including ship modernization. Experience being capable of recommending alternatives to assist in solving technical problems associated with all facets of ship maintenance, some of which can be complex. Experience possessing knowledge of organizational structures of large industrial operations including such functions as administration, contracting, engineering, production, material supply systems, and workload scheduling. Experience applying a required broad knowledge of Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health regulations and ensure adherence by all personnel daily. GS-9 Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-7 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 a working knowledge of the full range of principles, concepts and practices related to surface combatant ship repair and overhaul programs including ship modernization. Experience applying knowledge of organizational structures of large industrial operations including such functions as administration, contracting, engineering, production, material supply systems, and workload scheduling. Experience applying a required working knowledge in the use of automated data processing equipment and various software programs mandated for government use. Experience implementing technical writing skills to develop detailed reports, recommendations, planning documents and correspondence concerning labor conditions, production costs, methods, processes and material costs related to the ship repair industry as well as government and local practices. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: General Schedule Qualification Standards 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. Education Applicants may substitute the following education for the required experience, provided it demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position: GS-11: Successful completion Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR Successful completion 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR Possession of an LL.M. that is related to the position being filled OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience GS-09: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR Successful completion of 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree OR Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable. If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. IF CLAIMING EDUCATION, FAILURE TO SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS/ITEMIZED LIST WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education.

Created: 2025-10-02