Military Sealift Command
Military Sealift Command

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MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Norfolk, VA · On-site +1

$56K - $84K/yr

You will serve as a Mechanical Engineer in the Military Sealift Command (MSC), Engineering Department (N7), Life Cycle Management Division (N75). * You will manage the ships life cycle plan by ...

MARINE SURVEYOR

Norfolk, VA · On-site +1

$75K - $98K/yr

You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. * You ... local or command decision. * Overtime may be required. * Shipyard and shipboard work is a ...

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Norfolk, VA · On-site +1

$75K - $118K/yr

You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. * This ... command decision. * You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport. * You will be ...

Military Sealift Command Jobs Information

Do workers at the Military Sealift Command get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
50% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Does the Military Sealift Command pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
82% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

At the Military Sealift Command, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
91% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from the Military Sealift Command affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
87% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at the Military Sealift Command?

Most people get paid time off work.
86% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
  • 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 50% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers at the Military Sealift Command worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do the Military Sealift Command workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
79% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it for the Military Sealift Command workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
80% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at the Military Sealift Command?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
56% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do the Military Sealift Command managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
33% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do jobs at the Military Sealift Command spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
21% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at the Military Sealift Command?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at the Military Sealift Command feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at the Military Sealift Command get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
38% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at the Military Sealift Command?

Most people feel stressed out here.
88% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at the Military Sealift Command enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
80% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at the Military Sealift Command recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
42% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at the Military Sealift Command?

Most people got enough training when they started.
74% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at the Military Sealift Command?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 93% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people think the Military Sealift Command’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
68% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how the Military Sealift Command is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
42% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION)

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION)

Military Sealift Command

Norfolk, VA • On-site, Remote

$51K - $81K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago


Military Sealift Command rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

34th of 46 rated military and defense


Job description

Summary
You will serve as a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION) in the Military Sealift Command (MSC), Total Force Management Program Office (N1) of MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND.
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Duties
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  • You will conduct position classification and position management reviews of positions and organizational structures, explaining recommendations and determinations in order to defuse and resolve situations or disputes overs decisions.
  • You will provide technical input as appropriate in resolving potential conflicts with classification principles and practices.
  • You will plan and conduct classification studies to identify short- and long-range position classification and position management needs.
  • You will interpret classification and position management principles as they apply to local situations.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications
GS-09:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
  • Experience analyzing position descriptions to recommend appropriate pay plans, titles, series, and grades.
  • Experience applying basic classification principles and federal regulations to support senior specialists in position classification and management studies.
  • Experience gathering and reviewing information for routine position reviews.
  • Experience providing basic advice and assistance to managers or employees on routine classification related inquiries.

GS-07:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
  • Experience assisting higher level specialists with basic human resources (HR) administrative tasks such as reviewing personnel documents or position descriptions for completion and proper formatting.
  • Experience researching fundamental HR regulations, standard operating procedures, or classification standards under the direct supervision of a senior specialist.
  • Experience assisting in gathering, consolidating, or formatting data used for routine position reviews, organizational reviews, or HR reports.
  • Experience responding to routine, standardized inquiries regarding basic HR policies or procedures using established guidelines.

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:
GS-09:
  • Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree -OR-
  • Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree -OR-
  • Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ -OR-
  • A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.
GS-07:
  • Successful completion of one full year of graduate level education leading to a master's degree -OR-
  • Successful achievement of a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement. -OR-
  • A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
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
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.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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