Skip to main content
U.S. flag
Back to results

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Department of the Navy
STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP)

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Overview

Help
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/06/2026 to 05/13/2026
Salary
$61,722 - $97,087 per year
Pay scale & grade
NJ 3
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Kings Bay, GA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DE-12955043-26-WB
Control number
868082600

This job is open to

Help

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

Help
  • You will develop programming documents and direct the preparation of plans and specifications for new construction, alteration, maintenance and repair of various base/installation facility projects.
  • You will analyze and evaluate work order requests for repair, maintenance and construction submitted by base/installation agencies and tenants.
  • You will track all programmed work in every base/installation facility to assure compliance with project and statutory cost limits.
  • You will make on-site visit to obtain information on facility/site conditions and location prior to initiating a contract project, and visits during construction to check progress, verify contractor compliance with plans and specifications.
  • You will monitor projects from start to finish and serve as the contract inspector and technical representative for the contracting office on all base/installation facility projects.
  • You will assist in the development of a business case analysis used to identify a proper course of action from among a number of alternatives.
  • You will compile previous data, analyses, and calculations and assists in the presentation of data to support the selected course of action.
  • You will provide detailed briefings to higher headquarters as well as to base/installation approval boards and panels on facility construction and maintenance.
  • You will be responsible for the preparation of comprehensive construction cost estimates for the construction of complex construction facilities and projects.
  • You will review cost estimates prepared by architectural-engineering firms under contract to the organization.
  • You will plan and develop final specifications covering complete and complex projects such as flood walls, flood control structures, and pumping stations involving numerous features.
  • You will Independently plan and develop final specifications covering complete and complex projects such as items of work, e.g., foundation preparation, material placement, of concrete construction.
  • You will validate and provide oversight for Facility asset conditions and Real Property inventory accuracies; accurate inventories will be required for oversight and execution of proper maintenance programs and assigned funding levels.

Requirements

Help

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.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final 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.
  • 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.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NJ-02 pay band (GS-08 equivalent) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: advising, reviewing and determining adequacy on the repair and maintenance of facility projects; reviewing construction and engineering designs; addressing unusual technical problems; performing and coordinating activities in support of procurement actions for Architect-Engineer contracts.

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.

Education

Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:

  • A master's or equivalent graduate degree with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology; OR
  • Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology; OR
  • A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

Additional information

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

his position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP)

The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. From pipefitters to accountants, scientists to engineers, doctors to nurses-the careers and opportunities to make a difference are endless.

Civilian careers-where purpose and patriotism unite!

Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) is a highly specialized workforce composed of military and civilian, scientific, engineering, and professional personnel that work closely with private contractors and consultants. SSP directs the development, production, logistics support, and sustaining effort of the Navy Strategic Weapons System. This includes direction of research, development, manufacture, test, evaluation, and operational support of the TRIDENT Missile.

Agency contact information

Melisa Campbell
Phone
912-676-2730
Email
melisa.campbell@ssp.navy.mil
Address
SWFLANT KINGS BAY
1150 USS Los Angeles Rd
Kings Bay, GA 31547
US

Visit our careers page

Learn more about what it's like to work at STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP), what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.

http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Pages/Default.aspx

Your session is about to expire!

Your USAJOBS session will expire due to inactivity in 8 minutes. Any unsaved data will be lost if you allow the session to expire. Click the button below to continue your session.