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Posted: January 12, 2026 (2 days ago)

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SUPERVISORY INDUSTRIAL SPECIALIST (SHIPBUILDING)

United States Fleet Forces Command

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$90,025 - $117,034

per year

Closes

January 18, 2026

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 overseeing the repair, modernization, and testing of naval ships in Spain, managing teams and contractors to ensure everything runs smoothly from planning to completion.

It requires coordinating complex mechanical and electrical systems on vessels while handling budgets and safety protocols.

A good fit would be someone with experience in shipbuilding or naval maintenance who enjoys leading projects in a high-stakes, international environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in shipbuilding or naval vessel maintenance
  • Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems integration on ships for testing and inspection
  • Ability to manage and coordinate repairs involving contractors, ship's crew, and other teams
  • Familiarity with Navy Comptroller funds and accounting procedures to prevent misuse
  • Skills in evaluating and solving technical problems in ship repairs
  • Proficiency in using automated information systems for efficient task completion
  • Ability to obtain a government passport and participate in workforce development programs

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Supervisory Industrial Specialist (Shipbuilding) 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-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: 1) Understanding how the mechanical and electrical system on the ship must operate independently and be integrated into the final overall test/inspection of the ship; 2) Managing complex systems aboard naval vessels and possessing the ability to coordinate work of all activities (i.e.

private contractors, ship's force, AITs, etc.) to ensure systems are repaired in a timely manner; 3) Reviewing funds and accounting procedures promulgated by Navy Comptroller (NAVCOMPT) manuals to avoid misappropriation of funds; 4) Evaluating technical and complex problem areas that occur in the ship repair; and 5) Using automated information systems concepts, system capabilities and economic usage to effectively complete assignments.

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/1100/industrial-specialist-series-1150/ 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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: Must be able to obtain a government passport.

This position has been identified as a critical position and thus is part of the FDRMC Workforce Development program as outlined in CNRMC Instruction 12410.1A.

Participation in this program is a condition of employment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTINUED: ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher.

ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location.

Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate.

For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/workin Major Duties:

  • You will administer work orders for the repair and modernization of naval vessels from advance planning through production completion and associated testing; coordinates planning and estimating, design specification preparation, and scheduling.
  • You will review specifications to ensure completeness and conformance to authorized work.
  • You will assign work items/specifications for development and/or tracking and schedules the work of subordinate Maintenance Team members.
  • You will conduct safety inspections, maintain a significant events log, and provide written reports as directed.
  • You will evaluate all Technical Analysis Reports (TAR) and supports the Contracting Officer in contract negotiations.
  • You will perform duties as a Contractor Representative (COR) when designated by the Contracting Officer, ensuring adherence to all contractual items during ships availability.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/13/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12862316-26-CLC