Materials Engineer (6 Month Register)
Defense Logistics Agency
Posted: April 14, 2026 (0 days ago)
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United States Fleet Forces Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Virginia
Salary
$46,084 - $59,908
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $33,878 - $44,042
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience. Bachelor's degree.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves checking and handling materials used in nuclear projects at a naval shipyard, ensuring everything arrives correctly, meets safety standards, and is stored properly.
You'll also manage hazardous items and move supplies as needed to keep projects on track.
It's a good fit for someone with experience in inventory control or logistics, especially in technical or regulated environments like manufacturing or government work.
You will serve as a MATERIAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN in the Nuclear Material Industrial Section of Nuclear Material Support Branch, Nuclear Material Management Division, Nuclear Engineering and Planning Department of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 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 nuclear material procedures, related nuclear material control regulations and other material policies.
Experience applying knowledge of the inspection levels for nuclear material to determine inspection requirements of material.
Experience working with Material Access Technology (MAT), Receipt Inspection Management System (RIMS), Material Requirements (MRQT), Nuclear Job Material Lists (NJML), and Hazardous Substance Management Systems (HSMS), or similar systems.
Experience interpreting security regulations relating to the safeguard and handling of classified information and material. Experience dealing with problems in a professional and effective manner.
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. Major Duties:
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