WORKER SKILLS PROGRESSION PROGRAM (WSSP) VARIOUS TRADES Job in Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Oahu, HI

Vacancy No. DE-12769269-25-GAS Department U.S. Pacific Fleet
Salary $25.75 to $38.22 Grade 5 to 8
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/25/2025 Close Date 9/30/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Oahu, HI


Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Pay Ranges: (Hourly pay)
WG-05: $25.75 - $30.03
WG-07: $30.49 - $35.59
WG-08: $32.78 - $38.22

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

  • You will assist the journey worker with common and typical tasks of the trade.
  • You will perform more difficult work under close supervision.
  • You will use basic hand and power tools.
  • You will follow written and verbal instructions.
  • You will follow established safety procedures.

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
  • 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 may be a bargaining unit position.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) may be 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.
  • This position may require exposure to high noise levels.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include knowledge of using basic hand and power tools, following written and verbal instructions, following established safety procedures and ability to wear personal protective equipment, basic knowledge of industrial operations.

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard is hiring for the following trades.

1. Shop 11 Shipfitter Helper- Lays out, fabricates, installs, removes, and repairs structural parts on Naval ships and support equipment in accordance with blueprints.

2. Shop 17 Sheet Metal Helper - Manufactures, installs, repairs, and modifies complex ventilation systems, furniture, light gage bulkheads, lockers, and doors on submarines, surface craft, and in the shop.

3. Shop 26 Welder Helper - Joins and cuts all types of industrial and marine metals using complex welding and thermal cutting processes during the overhaul, repair, and modernization of submarines and surface craft. Joins metals using Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Laser Welding, and Submerged Arc Welding. Cuts metals using oxygen/ acetylene, plasma, and carbon arcing.

4. Shop 31 Machinist Helper - Manufacture and/or refurbish ship parts/components using machinery such as lathes, milling machines, boring machines, drilling presses, and computer numerical controlled machines.

5. Shop 31 Rubber Worker Helper - Assist in the Manufacturing of the various rubber products to support repairs on US Navy Vessels. Work involves but is not limited to, preparing uncured rubber stock to manufacture Molded rubber products, by injection or transfer molding, using hydraulic presses/steam autoclaves for dry and wet steam curing, preparing/measuring/cutting and splicing various pre-formed rubber gasket or O-Ring strips of different diameters to required specifications.

6. Shop 38 Marine Machinery Helper - Involve the use of the latest technology to install, remove, test, overhaul, and repair the main propulsion machinery, pumps, valves, steam turbines, engines, pumps, and propeller shafts on submarines and surface craft. Optically align and test steam/gas turbines, internal combustion engines, reduction gears, propeller shafts, pumps, valves, auxiliary engines, masts and antennas, torpedo tubes and associated ordnance equipment, and other shipboard components.

7. Shop 51 Electrician Helper - Assist journey level Electrician Mechanics in removal/install, alignment, repair, overhaul, and testing a variety of ships components that include ship's main propulsion machinery, auxiliary machinery, deck machinery, ordnance machinery, hydraulic machinery, fluid systems, laundry, galley, and machine shop equipment. Install, maintain and remove temporary electrical and casualty control systems.

8. Shop 52 Electronics Measurement Equipment Mechanic- Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, overhauls, modifies, tests, aligns, measures, and calibrates complex electrical/electronic/electro-mechanical/physical-dimensional/ mechanical test instruments and equipment.

9. Shop 67 Electronics Helper - Assist journey level Electronics Mechanics in the removal, troubleshooting, repair, modification, installation, testing and calibration of shipboard electronic equipment, components and testing. Systems include communications, sonar, fire control, steering/diving, imaging/optical, and power distribution.

10. Shop 06 Toolroom Helper - Assure the proper quality tools are available to allow workers to safely, efficiently and effectively accomplish assigned tasks. Perform periodic maintenance, overhaul, troubleshoot, repair and test hand-held and portable power tools and mechanical/electrical equipment. Inspect and maintain personnel protective equipment such as respirators and fall protection gear.

11. Shop 06 Production Machinery Mechanic Helper - Executes a comprehensive equipment maintenance program to ensure support needs are continuously met. Performs periodic maintenance, installs, and removes shop equipment.

12. Shop 06 Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic Helper - Executes a comprehensive equipment maintenance program to ensure support needs are continuously met. Performs periodic maintenance. Uses the latest technology to troubleshoot, repair, align, and test Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) equipment throughout the shipyard such as mills, lathes, electric discharge machines, and water jet cutting machines.

13. Shop 06 Electrician Helper - Assist journey level Electrician Mechanics in constructing, installing, maintaining and repairing various electrical wiring systems, electrical controls, electrically controlled equipment or instruments and electrical machinery.

14. Shop 56 Air Conditioning Helper - Installs, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs air conditioning and refrigeration systems aboard submarines, surface crafts, and ashore to include, but not limited to chillers, refrigeration plants, dehumidifiers, and dehydrators.

15. Shop 56 Pipefitter Helper - Remove, repair, install, test/flush, and silver braze piping to all propulsion, auxiliary, and weapons systems aboard submarines and surface craft. Manufacture, install, repair, maintain, and remove all ship-to-shore temporary piping services.

16. Shop 57 Insulator Helper - - Measures, fabricates, removes, and installs insulation materials on steam turbines, distillation plants, refrigeration plants, ventilation ducts, and other submarine or surface craft piping and component systems to prevent heat loss, minimize condensation, and protect personnel from extreme temperatures.

17. Shop 64 Shipwright Helper - Install, maintain, modify and remove all staging associated with ship work. Use transits and levels to establish working lines and reference points. Check vessel alignment during docking evolution. Construct docking blocks and shoring. Other work includes rough and finish woodwork, and building mock-ups.

18. Shop 64 Plastic Fabricator Helper - Removes, lays out, manufactures, and reinstalls hull insulation. Performs Portsmouth plug encapsulation and pre-pots using polyurethane. Plastisol coating applies to various metal items. Applies rubber to various items.

19. Shop 64 Fabric Worker Helper - Plans, designs, lays out, constructs, and installs containments using clear PVC sheeting, Herculite, and other flexible materials. Reupholsters furniture manufactures tool bags, banners, tents, leather articles, items of canvas, Naugahyde, Herculite, and linen.

20. Shop 71 Maintenance Worker- Handles hazardous Waste, Equipment Cleaning and Equipment Pump Operations on submarines, surface crafts and in shore facilities. Removes and replaces sludge tanks from boat or an area of operations, properly transfers, samples and dispose of waste

21. Shop 71 Painter Helper - Prepare surfaces for paints by sandblasting, and sanding. Apply paints, powder coating, or flame spray to preserve metal, wood, or sheet metal surfaces using paint brushes, spray pumps, and/or rollers.

22. Shop 99 Temporary Services Electrical Helper - Construct, remove/install, test, troubleshoot, maintain and repair various electrical wiring systems and components, electrical controls, electrically operated equipment or instruments; light and heavy electrical machinery. Install, maintain and remove temporary electrical and casualty control systems.

23. Shop 99 Temporary Services Pipefitter Helper- Assist journey level Pipefitter with installing, repairing, and
modifying utility distribution systems providing air, water and steam services as well as water supply, liquid waste and similar utility systems and equipment to ships and dockside industrial operations.

24. Shop 99 Industrial Equipment Mechanic Helper - Overhauls, operates, repairs, and performs operational maintenance and security checks on stationary equipment situated on various graving docks, floating docks, marine railways, and caissons. Equipment, maintained and operated, is located dockside or afloat.


Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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

Several vacancies may be filled.

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.

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.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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.

COMPACFLT EEO Program:https://www.cpf.navy.mil/About-Us/Organization/Total-Fleet-Force-Manpower-Personnel/Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Program/

This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

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

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

Required Documents

A complete resume is required. Your resume must show 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.

Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.

Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.

Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor

Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference?
If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.

You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.

Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).

Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.

How to Apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to:

PHNS_C900_hires@us.navy.mil ONLY (no phone calls).

In order to be considered, identify the trade of your interest in the subject line of e-mail. Also, please name resume file as follows: Shop Number_ Job title_ First and Last Name (Ex: Shop 31_ Machinist Helper_ John Doe Resume). Please DO NOT SEND LINK to resume (i.e. Google Doc file, etc.) - must send resume as an attachment in e-mail.

Facsimile applications will not be considered.

All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer.

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

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

Agency contact information

Rusty Valdez
Address
PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF
667 Safeguard Street
Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-5033
US

Next steps

Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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