GS – 7/9 Environmental Engineer opening

The position is for an environmental engineer (entry level) in San Diego:

The United States Navy and Marine Corps are supported by over 185,000 civilian employees around the world. Approximately 25% of this workforce is highly skilled professionals that perform “cradle to grave” management of ships, aircraft, weapons and computer systems, facilities, and supplies as part of the Navy Acquisition Corps.

What is the Navy Acquisition Development Program (NADP)? NADP is a highly selective intern program designed for recent college graduates. We provide up to three years of training and education tailored to various acquisition career fields. The program includes structured management-training, formal education, diverse rotational assignments, extensive on-the-job training, and graduate education tuition assistance. Upon successful completion of the NADP, you will become a permanent civil service employee at the GS-12 Full Performance Level (FPL). Over 650 positions will be filled this year throughout the United States, Hawaii and Guam.

How much can I earn? Salary for engineers range from $54,000 to $66,000; other positions range from $38,000 to $56,000. Most positions pay from the mid $60’s to the low $80’s upon successful program completion. Rapid, performance-based salary increases occur while in the program. Recruiting incentives will be considered for Engineering or Computer Scientist positions. Additional government employment benefit information can be found on the Office of Personnel Management website at http://opm.gov/job_seekers/.

How do I qualify for the position(s)?

Applicants must meet the basic requirements for the grade level of the position being advertised. Basic requirements can be found at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp. In addition;
- For GS-7 level positions; meet Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) criteria as defined at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp
- For GS-9 level positions; master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

Have or will be attaining degree by June 30, 2013
Obtain and maintain a SECRET level security clearance (we will assist you with this process)

How do I apply?

To view this announcement, visit the USAJOBS website, http://www.usajobs.gov/. Enter Job Announcement Number:
SE20819-12-797252M3509920-P To view all open announcements for the program, go to USAJOBS and perform a search on “NADP”
Upload your resume, transcripts from all schools attended, and veterans documentation (if applicable)

Applicants eligible for Veterans Preference will receive selection priority over non-preference eligible applicants