Mechanical Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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MECHANICAL SHOP SPECIALIST (SUBSAFE)
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Department of the Navy
Location
Hawaii
Salary
$77,964 - $121,482
per year
Type
Full-Time
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GS-11 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves overseeing mechanical work on submarines to ensure they remain watertight and safe, especially under strict SUBSAFE rules at a naval shipyard in Hawaii.
You'll guide teams, inspect systems, conduct audits, and train staff to maintain high standards for nuclear and non-nuclear submarine parts.
It's a great fit for someone with hands-on experience in mechanical inspections and a passion for precision in defense-related engineering.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 (for GS-11) or GS-11 (for GS-12) in analyzing inspections or conducting studies on submarine subsystems
- Knowledge of SUBSAFE/REC program policies and procedures for mechanical, hydraulic, structural, electronic, and electrical systems
- Ability to advise mechanics and supervisors on proper work methods to maintain watertight integrity
- Experience developing, analyzing, and improving work procedures, management controls, and training programs
- Skills in conducting internal audits, periodic inspections, and emergent deficiency tests on submarine components
- Ability to provide training feedback and ensure personnel certification for mechanical shop duties
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain necessary security clearance for naval shipyard work
Full Job Description
You will serve as a MECHANICAL SHOP SPECIALIST (SUBSAFE) in the PRODUCTION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT of PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF.
SALARY RANGES: GS-11: $77,964 - $101,359 GS-12: $93,445 - $121,482 GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: conducting studies, reviews, evaluations, or preparation of service requirements to provide recommendations on work practices to maintain water-tight integrity of sub systems and equipment.
GS-11: Your resume must 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: analyzing or evaluating inspection results to provide recommendations and subsequent training to increase overall program effectiveness of sub systems and equipment.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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:
- You will advise and instruct mechanics and supervisors on proper methods and procedures to be used to accomplish the work in accordance with SUBSAFE/REC program.
- You will develop, analyze, evaluate, advise on, or improve the effectiveness of work methods and procedures, organizations, distribution of work assignments, management controls, information and documentation systems.
- You will conduct internal audits of significant scope and mission impact.
- You will perform periodic scheduled inspections, testing, and emergent deficiency inspections and tests of mechanical, hydraulic, structural, electronic, and electrical components and systems on nuclear and non-nuclear Sub Systems.
- You will provide training feedback and review of training material to ensure the Shipyard has ample personnel qualified and certified to perform duties of the Mechanical Shop.
- You will serve as a consultant and authority to higher level management on SUBSAFE policy and procedures for the Mechanical Shop.
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