Internship Opportunity with the US Navy

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Read on to learn about this upcoming internship opportunity with the US Navy submarine base in  Bangor, WA. It specifically targets BS/MS civil engineering students and is limited to students in the Puget Sound region. The application window is very short, closing on January 21st: 

The Department of Navy, Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC), Bangor, WA has 2 Intern positions (GS-0899): 1 Industrial Engineer and 1 Civil Engineer. These positions are part of the Pathways program which enables the student to work during the summer, and a student that meets all the requirements outlined in the USAJOBS announcement may be converted to competitive service position after graduation. Both positions will be filled from the same USAJOBS Announcement open until January 21st, 2016. 
Job Overview:

  • Title: Student Trainee (Engineering)
  • Department: Department of the Navy
  • Agency: Strategic Systems Programs Office
  • Hiring Organization: Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific
  • Salary Range: $30,466 to $44,313/per year
  • Open Period: Friday, January 8th until Thursday, January 21st
  • Series/grade: GS-0899-04/05
  • Position type: Full time/Internship
  • Duty Locations:  Bangor, WA with occasional travel
  • To Apply: Click here or read on below to learn more

Duties: As an intern you will perform standardized work assignments in providing sub-professional engineering assistance to professional personnel. Application of limited background and/or practical knowledge of engineering methods and techniques are required. Duties primarily focus on providing work and training experience to prepare the student intern form a more advanced professional engineering position through a variety of tasks that utilize established practical processes, methods, and procedures. The program is an excellent opportunity for students to get an interesting, real-world experience while contributing to the defense of our nation.

To Apply: Applicant must upload a copy of their documentation into USAJOBS (transcripts and resume must clearly declare the Educational Discipline you claim and Complete the Assessment Questionnaire). If you are claiming Veterans Preference, to verify your preference claim you MUST submit supporting documents (DD214, SF-15, VA Letter and/or Activation/Deactivation orders). If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and will not be considered any further.

The following requirements must be met: 

  • Must be a US Citizen
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Attend school or reside in Kitsap, Jefferson, Mason, Pierce, King, or Snohomish Counties in Washington in a full time or part time basis (summers and holidays)
  • Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Engineering Degree Program seeking a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
  • Resume must clearly state the educational discipline you claim
  • Must be able to meet security clearance requirements