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Posted: January 12, 2026 (3 days ago)

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SUPERVISORY NUCLEAR ENGINEER

U.S. Pacific Fleet

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$119,630 - $155,521

per year

Closes

January 26, 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 leading a team of nuclear engineers and technicians to oversee the repair, maintenance, and testing of nuclear-powered ships and submarines in the U.S. Navy.

You'll provide technical guidance, ensure safety and quality standards, and coordinate training programs.

It's ideal for an experienced engineer with strong leadership skills who thrives in a high-stakes, technical environment focused on naval operations.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in nuclear engineering for ships or submarines
  • Professional engineering background with leadership in nuclear projects involving repair, maintenance, overhaul, or testing
  • Ability to supervise nuclear engineers and technicians, including performance evaluation and development
  • Technical authority to review and approve nuclear engineering work from start to finish
  • Skills in conducting self-assessments for quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement
  • Commitment to safety, security, integrity, and ethical standards in nuclear operations
  • Experience coordinating nuclear training and engaging with command areas

Full Job Description

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY NUCLEAR ENGINEER in the Nuclear Engineering and Planning Department, Code 2300 of PSNS and IMF.

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: as a professional Engineer providing leadership and technical direction for nuclear engineering projects in support of the repair, maintenance, overhaul, or testing, of nuclear-powered ships or submarines.

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:

  • You will provide first line supervision for nuclear engineers and technicians assigned to the branch.
  • You will maintain technical authority and responsibility for the engineering work of the branch.
  • You will review and approve detailed written technical direction to accomplish nuclear work from cradle to grave.
  • You will evaluate the qualification, knowledge, skills and abilities of branch employees to ensure continuous learning and development.
  • You will perform and assure branch self-assessments to track branch metrics relating to quality, timeliness, areas of continuous improvement needed.
  • You will ensure safety and security processes for the branch and demonstrate high standards of integrity and ethical behavior.
  • You will engage with other areas in the Command to coordinate and support critical nuclear operation trainings and provide supervisory functions for these trainings.

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

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12856744-26-MBP