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US Department of the Navy

FIREFIGHTER

Barstow, CA

$42K/yr

This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption.Qualifications: GS-05:

U.S. Marine Corps

FIREFIGHTER

Barstow, CA · On-site +1

$42K - $61K/yr

This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption. Learn more about this ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for dod hiring freeze in the United States is $23.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Dod Hiring Freeze vs Dod Civilian Employee?

AspectDod Hiring FreezeDod Civilian Employee
DefinitionA temporary halt on new federal civilian hiring within the Department of DefenseA civilian worker employed by the Department of Defense, performing administrative, technical, or support roles
Impact on EmploymentPrevents new hires; may delay staffing but does not affect current employeesCurrent employment status; ongoing job responsibilities
DurationTemporary, often during budget constraints or policy changesIndefinite; depends on employment contract and agency policies
Credentials NeededNot applicable; related to hiring policiesRequires relevant qualifications and certifications for the role

The Dod Hiring Freeze specifically refers to a temporary halt on hiring new civilian employees within the Department of Defense, while a Dod Civilian Employee is an individual currently employed in a civilian role. The freeze affects staffing processes but does not impact existing employees' roles or employment status.

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Infographic showing various Dod Hiring Freeze job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,098 per year, or $23.6 per hour.

SHIPBUILDING SPECIALIST

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

Everett, WA • On-site

$83K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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28th of 49 rated military and defense

Job description

You will serve as a SHIPBUILDING SPECIALIST in the Industry Management Department of DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY.
The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption.Qualifications:For the GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing evaluations and surveillance of shipbuilding or ship repair contracts to assure conformance of products and services to contractual and specification requirements.
For the GS-12: 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 planning and executing evaluations or surveillance of shipbuilding or ship repair contracts to determine and assure conformance of products and services to contractual and specification requirements.
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.Education:In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:
For the GS-11 level only, education may be substituted for experience as follows:
Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
OR
Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree
OR
Successful completion of an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/
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A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of required education plus the percentage of required experience must equal one hundred percent.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.Employment Type: OTHER

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