QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (SHIPBUILDING)
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Posted: March 6, 2026 (0 days ago)
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United States Fleet Forces Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$76,463 - $99,404
per year
Type
Full-Time
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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).
This job involves overseeing ship repairs, maintenance, and construction projects for the U.S.
Navy, including reviewing plans, monitoring contractor work, and solving technical issues to ensure everything stays on schedule and meets quality standards.
It's based in Rota, Spain, and focuses on supporting forward-deployed naval operations.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in shipbuilding or industrial maintenance who enjoys problem-solving and working in a structured, high-stakes environment.
You will serve as a Shipbuilding Specialist in the Waterfront Operations of FWD DEPLOYED REG MAINT CTR DET ROTA Spain.
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: 1) Recommending alternatives to assist in solving technical problems associated with all facets of ship maintenance.
2) Developing work specifications, detailed reports and statements of work to support the planning of shipbuilding, ship repair, and modernization availabilities.
3) Reviewing and invoking technical requirements to ensure compliance with appropriate shipbuilding procedures, contracts and specifications during the planning and execution stage.
4) Providing oversight of shipboard production work to ensure projects are completed according to schedule, work specification and quality.
NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position.
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/1000/general-arts-and-information-series-1001-two-grade-interval-positions/ 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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