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Posted: March 31, 2026 (2 days ago)

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GENERAL ENGINEER

U.S. Pacific Fleet

Department of the Navy

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$111,119 - $144,457

per year

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April 14, 2026More Navy jobs →

GS-12 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working as an engineer for the U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet, focusing on planning and managing shore facilities and construction projects to support submarine operations.

You'll review designs, coordinate with teams, and ensure infrastructure meets military needs, especially for undersea surveillance systems.

It's a good fit for experienced engineers who enjoy project oversight and working in a naval environment in Hawaii.

Key Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field (meets Basic Requirements per OPM standards)
  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent, applying engineering principles to shore facilities and infrastructure planning
  • Experience monitoring and prioritizing military construction (MILCON) projects and addressing execution issues
  • Skills in conducting studies and reviews to identify facility requirements for force operations
  • Ability to liaise with shore activities, operational commands, and engineering teams
  • Proficiency in preparing recommendations, briefs, and maintaining project files for submarine-related infrastructure

Full Job Description

You will serve as a GENERAL ENGINEER in the Warfare Resources and Requirements Directorate (NB) of COMMANDER, SUBMARINE FORCE, U.S. PACIFIC FLEET.

A post allowance amount, (otherwise known as: COLA), of 8.64% will be added to the stated salary. Post allowance is subject to change at any time.

For additional information, please refer to the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Chapter 5 Part B.

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also 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: Applying engineering principles and practices to the planning and development of shore facilities and infrastructure; Monitoring and prioritizing execution of Military Construction and other projects and mitigating execution shortfalls; Conducting studies and reviews to identify requirements for shore facilities and infrastructure in support of force operations; and Liaising with shore activities and operational commands to identify and address developments which impact mission execution.

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 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. Major Duties:

  • You will assist N85 in all matters relating to shore facilities planning and military construction (MILCON) development, with emphasis on Integrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS).
  • You will prepare recommendations for N85 for SUBPAC's inputs and responses to facilities planning processes.
  • You will maintain complete, current project files for all submarine homeports and voyage repair bases.
  • You will conduct special studies and reviews to determine adequacy of design drawings and specifications for new classes of submarines, maintenance and voyage repair requirements.
  • You will maintain liaison with all undersea shore activities, major claimant's facilities personnel, and Engineering Field Activities.
  • You will prepare briefs for presentation to OPNAV, Fleet and TYCOM forums and working groups.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/31/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/2/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12925502-26-JLK