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NAVAL ARCHITECT (STABILITY)

U.S. Pacific FleetNaval Station Complex, San Diego, California, United StatesFull-time$102,246 - $158,062 per yearPosted Oct 23, 2026Closes Oct 30, 2026
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FOR GS-13 Your resume must also 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: Applying advanced professional engineering or architectural principles to provide leadership and technical expertise in ship drydocking evolutions and inspection of drydock facilities to support fleet operations.

FOR GS-12 Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applying advanced professional engineering or architectural principles to provide technical expertise in ship drydocking evolutions and inspection of drydock facilities to support fleet operations.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management websites: 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.

You will serve as the Command Docking Officer in the Waterfront Operations Department of the Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC).,You will plan, direct and execute safe ship docking and undocking evolutions in SWRMC-owned docks.,You will provide reports of ship docking evolution progress and critical evolution milestones to leadership until the ship is safely landed, the dock is dry and the docking cradle inspected.,You will perform, review and approve complex calculations concerning ship stability, dock loading, block placement, and ensure any required changes are made in advance of docking/undocking evolutions.,You will provide technical oversight to ensure compliance to Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) technical requirements and full engineering rigor is applied to all aspects of the Command Docking Program.,You will plan, direct and execute safe operation of dry dock equipment in support of periodic and corrective maintenance in SWRMC-owned docks.,You will lead and serve as a member of the Configuration Control Board and, along with other members of the board, maintain certification of SWRMC Docking Facilities.,You will coordinate all dry dock facilities maintenance contracts support needs through Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Facilities Engineering Acquisition Division.,You will ensure facilities support contract coverage meets operational needs of the Graving Dock.,You will represent the Operations Department and Commanding Officer on technical program matters at senior level conferences and meetings on matters pertaining to all aspects of the Command docking program.,You will review and consult with senior NAVSEA and U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT) representatives on specific technical problems or requirements during critical dry dock design reviews.,You will ensure compliance with all environmental regulations that pertain to Naval Base San Diego.,You will develop, implement and manage a NAVSEA Docking Observer qualification program that produces sufficiently qualified personnel to oversee docking and undocking evolutions at NAVSEA-certified contractor docking facilities.,You will monitor Docking Observer performance during docking and undocking evolutions at contractor docking facilities.,You will provide input into NAVSEA Program Objective Memorandum and budget submissions to ensure the Docking Program receives adequate funding and resourcing to support all required naval dry docking evolutions.

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Updated Oct 26, 2026
Pay benchmark
Average wage, United States
$86,977 average / year

This job's listed pay is 50% above the benchmark.

This job: $102,246 to 158,062

Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025

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  • H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
  • L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
  • O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics

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