SUPERVISORY NUCLEAR ENGINEER
United States Fleet Forces Command
Posted: April 3, 2026 (1 day ago)
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U.S. Pacific Fleet
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$65,613 - $99,596
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves working as a nuclear engineer at a naval shipyard in Hawaii, focusing on planning for radiological emergencies related to nuclear-powered ships.
You'll review and improve safety procedures to protect people and the environment during potential accidents, and help organize drills to test these plans.
It's a good fit for someone with a background in engineering who is detail-oriented, works well in a team under supervision, and has an interest in nuclear safety and emergency response.
You will serve as a Nuclear Engineer in the Radiological Emergency Planning Division of PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF.
Salary Range: GS-07: $65,613 - $81,418 GS-09: $80,260 - $99,596 GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional engineer reviewing technical engineering work procedures under the guidance of a supervisor and applying knowledge of radiological controls, reactor plant theory, and nuclear engineering concepts to support shipyard operations.
GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional engineer assisting the review of technical engineering work procedures under the guidance of a supervisor or senior engineer and applying knowledge of radiological controls, reactor plant theory, and nuclear engineering concepts to support shipyard operations.
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 AND 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:
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