SHIPBUILDING SPECIALIST
United States Fleet Forces Command has an opening for a SHIPBUILDING SPECIALIST in Rota, Spain. The listing describes it as a full-time position.
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United States Fleet Forces Command has an opening for a SHIPBUILDING SPECIALIST in Rota, Spain. The listing describes it as a full-time position.
Pay stated in the listing: $76,463 - $99,404 per year.
Visa sponsorship is not mentioned. Applicants from outside Spain should check the official work permit route before applying.
Dev Global Jobs found this job on USAJobs on Nov 6, 2026; applications close on Nov 10, 2026.
- Employer
- United States Fleet Forces Command
- Location
- Rota, Spain
- Job type
- Full-time
- Pay
- $76,463 - $99,404 per year
- Found
- Nov 6, 2026 on USAJobs
- Closes
- Nov 10, 2026
- Employer text
- 325 words, about 1 min to read
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Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025
UN living-cost index for Spain (ICSC post adjustment 27.1), as of 1 Oct 2026.
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About the role
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Your resume must 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: 1) Developing solutions pertaining to structural and naval architecture technical problems related to Surface combatant ship repair and overhaul programs, including the modernization; 2) Performing inspections of shipboard structural systems, documenting discrepancies found and evaluating technically required repairs; 3) Utilizing technical research and applying concepts, practices, and techniques of mechanical and structural engineering disciplines to maintain or repair shipboard systems; and 4) Using written and oral communication to recommend corrective action for deficiencies discovered in shipboard equipment.
This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for this position.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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 be essential in carrying out Navy maintenance policies to ensure a state of ship material readiness essential for maintaining the highest degree of operational readiness.,You will perform long range planning, estimating and accomplishing technical analysis of customer and contractor proposals as well as quick response waterfront support.,You will review and evaluate contractor's proposals for the purposes of providing input to and/or negotiating labor and material costs.,You will review and analyze technical feedback and problem reports to update future technical requirements to reduce and eliminate delays and rework.,You will be responsible for the execution, implementation and recording of the surveillance program to ensure contractor compliance of contractual requirements.,You will oversee and integrate the simultaneous efforts of various individuals and groups in the accomplishment of planning and ship repair tasks and projects.
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