Military Sealift Command Ashore is actively recruiting for the following positions via a direct hiring authority for recent graduates:

  • MECHANICAL ENGINEER, GS-0830
  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, GS-0850
  • NAVAL ARCHITECT, GS-0871
  • ELECTRONICS ENGINEER, GS-0855

Read an outline of the hiring authority below and the position specific descriptions and requirements here before submitting your information and resume for consideration via the form below.

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Positions will be filled at the GS-05, GS-07, GS-09, or GS-11 level with potential for promotion to GS-13 without requirement for additional competition. NOTE: these positions do not require active military service. All interested applicants must apply to this announcement in order to receive consideration. All qualifications, legal and regulatory requirements must be met at the time of application. Applications that do not include all required documents will not be considered. First selectees will be employed with Military Sealift Command by September 16, 2018. NOTE: Notice of Results will not be sent to applicants who apply to this announcement.

Number of Positions: 5-10

Organization: Military Sealift Command Ashore, Engineering Department

Duty Location: Naval Base, Norfolk, VA

Who May Apply: Recent college graduates of Webb Institute, Stevens Institute; Maine Maritime Academy; Massachusetts Maritime Academy; Texas A&M University; U.S. Merchant Marine Academy - Kings Point; California Maritime Academy; State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime; Temple University; Old Dominion University; University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; California Maritime Academy; The University of New Orleans; and Virginia Tech. NOTE: Recent graduate selectees must be employed with MSC within 2 years following graduation in order to be eligible for selection under this announcement.

Announcement Opens: April 2, 2018

Announcement Closes: 1st cutoff – 1 July 2018, however, applications will continue to be accepted until the positions have been filled.