You will serve as a SHIPFITTER in the PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF. The location for this position is Garden Island, Australia ***See Additional Information section below for details***
Key Responsibilities
You will lay out, fabricate, assemble and install various metal structure assemblies, structures and pieces of ships and other vessels.
Requirements & Education
Additional Information: 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. 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.
***Upon relocation to Australia, employee pay will be based upon the final post of duty to which the employee is assigned in Australia.
Employees directed to a foreign post of duty in Australia may be authorized overseas allowances in accordance with the Department of State Standardized Regulation to include foreign transfer allowance, temporary quarters allowance, living quarters allowance and other allowances to which they are eligible.*** Employees (and their family members) who require medical care in Australia may experience limitations accessing medical care both on the military installation and the local economy and could incur costly medical expenses.
Please consult Overseas Living and Working Conditions published here for Rockingham and Garden Island Western Australia:https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Overseas/Pages/default.aspx
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with U.S. Pacific Fleet, Department of the Navy.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $30.07 – $35.07/hr.
What security clearance is required?
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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SHIPFITTER in Garden Island employer: U.S. Pacific Fleet
As an Electronics Mechanic with the Department of the Navy, you will join a dedicated team committed to excellence in servicing critical electronic systems. Our overseas location in Australia offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment while enjoying competitive benefits, including relocation allowances and comprehensive health coverage. We foster a culture of growth and development, ensuring that our employees have access to training and advancement opportunities, making this a rewarding career choice for those seeking meaningful employment.
