About the opportunity
You will serve as a Supervisory Engineering Technician in the Engineering Department Steam Generating and Propulsion Plant Equipment Branch Supervisor, Code 266 of the Southwest Regional Maintenance Center in San Diego, California. You will exchange technical information, assist in resolving complex technical matters, and be responsible for technical and repair support and oversight of shipboard techniques and processes relating to Steam Generating and Propulsion Plant Equipment Branch systems. Additional duties include planning work, assigning tasks to subordinates, developing and negotiating acceptance and funding, managing special programs, and providing full supervisory functions such as writing position descriptions, setting priorities, and approving work schedules.
Salary and benefits
- Salary ranging from $121,585 to $158,062 per year
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package provided by the Department of the Navy
Who can apply?
- 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 providing technical oversight, administrative, and repair support to diversified shipboard systems relating to engineering to ensure compliance with regulation design, maintenance, safety, and operations on U.S. Navy vessel equipment/systems
Required documents
- A complete resume restricted to no more than 2 pages, showing relevant experience, job title, duties, accomplishments, employer's name, starting and end dates, hours per week, and pay plan, series, and grade level
- SF-50(s) showing you held the next lower GS grade for at least one year, if applying for a promotion
- Official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter/semester hours if using education as a substitute or meeting basic education requirements
- DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty or VA letter, if claiming veterans' preference
- Statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command, if an active duty service member
When to apply
- Applications open on August 26, 2026
- Application closing date is August 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)
How to apply
- Click the Apply Online button on USAJOBS to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account
- Complete the application package, including a resume of no more than 2 pages and all required supporting documentation
- Submit your application through USAJOBS by the stated deadline of August 31, 2026
Additional information
- This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program
- Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement
- Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or recruitment incentives
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Engineering technicians with specialized experience in shipboard steam and propulsion systems.
- Supervisors comfortable with managing technical teams, budgets, and repair schedules.
- Candidates with a strong background in U.S. Navy vessel equipment and safety compliance.
What should you think carefully about?
- The application window is very short; interested candidates must act quickly to meet the August 31 deadline.
- The resume must be strictly limited to two pages to be considered.
- Relocation expenses may be offered, but applicants should verify this with the hiring manager if they are not local to San Diego.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is a great fit for a technical supervisor looking to advance their career within the Department of the Navy. It offers the chance to lead critical maintenance operations for regional naval assets, providing both professional growth and the stability of a federal civil service position.
Our take
This is a highly suitable role for experienced engineering technicians with a background in naval maintenance who can meet the rapid application timeline.
Ready to apply?
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