ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (Bridge Program) Job in Bremerton, WA

Vacancy No. ST-12798399-25-CMB Department U.S. Pacific Fleet
Salary $0.00 to $0.00 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/15/2025 Close Date 9/24/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Bremerton, WA


Summary

This is a training opportunity in the Ocean Engineering Department, Code 120, of PSNS and IMF to gain the competencies necessary to perform Engineering Technician duties. If selected, you will be placed on a Detail NTE 1 Year.

*There will be no change in your salary during the timeframe of this training opportunity.

Duties

  • You will be, under the direction of an Engineer or higher grade Engineering Technician, developing or modifying existing technical documents supporting projects related to mechanical, electrical, electronic, or structural engineering.
  • You will assist with job summaries, component unit identifiers, component unit phases, production work documents, and task group instructions required to accomplish overhaul and repair of engineering systems.
  • You will assist with identifying the required processes, facilities, trade involvement, specialized equipment, and material necessary for work accomplishment.
  • You will develop detailed correspondence, technical reports, estimates, fact sheets, status reports, forecasts, and schedules as required to complete project assignments.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • This detail opportunity may be rescinded if detailee fails to meet position requirements.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
  • Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • Must successfully pass a Counter-Intelligence (CI) Polygraph on a random basis not to exceed every 5 years in the performance of the position.
  • This position involves considerable walking, climbing and crawling.
  • This position may require standing for several hours at a time.
  • MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
  • See Other Information section for additional requirements.
  • Both agencies' management and HR must agree to reimbursement details. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) must be signed by the detailee and management.
  • Must have received a Fully Successful or higher performance rating on last performance cycle.

Qualifications

***This is a Competitive Detail not-to-exceed 1 year***Qualifications:

You are eligible for this training opportunity if you have journey level trades experience (including WL or WS), in one the following series:

WG-2604-11
WG-2606-11
WG-2610-12
WG-2805-10
WG-3105-09
WG-3359-11
WG-3401-10
WG-3414-10
WG-3416-10
WG-3604-10
WG-3610-10
WG-3703-10
WG-3705-11
WG-3705-13
WG-3711-09
WG-3801-10
WG-3802-10
WG-3802-11
WG-3806-10
WG-3820-10
WG-4102-09
WG-4204-10
WG-4352-10
WG-4605-10
WG-4742-10
WG-4840-09
WG-5210-10
WG-5220-10
WG-5306-10
WG-5334-10
WG-5350-10
WG-5352-10

Employees are not required to meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualification requirements for Engineering Technicians for this competitive detail opportunity.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

This position requires exposure to high noise levels.

Detail cannot result in a promotion or permanent position without further competition.

This position may be subject to the priority Placement Program.

Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be terminated at any time before the established not-to-exceed date.

If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternative Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center.

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

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/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume will be evaluated to determine if you have the desired qualifications for this detail. If eligible and qualified, you will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Required Documents

To apply for this detail, you must submit a complete application package which includes:

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter or Statement of Interest
3) Most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing current grade, series, and position occupied
4) Most recent Performance Appraisal (if applicable)

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Complete resume with relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
2. Complete assessment questionnaire. For a quick preview of the assessment questionnaire click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12798399
3. Supporting documentation

Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Your complete application (resume, assessment questionnaire, and all supporting documents) must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 09/24/2025. Applications received after 09/24/2025 will generally result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://mydon.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process so please plan appropriately.

You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents are legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.

Agency contact information

Department of Navy EIC
Address
PSNS and IMF
1400 Farragut Ave
Bremerton, WA 98314
US

Next steps

When the application process is complete, your complete application (resume, and all supporting documents) will be reviewed to determine if you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements for which you requested consideration. You will be evaluated based on the information provided in your resume along with your supporting documentation to determine your level of knowledge, skill, and ability related to the job requirements.


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