PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WVEC) -- Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth is hiring!
They're looking for full-time mechanics, riggers and quality assurance specialists.
The shipyard said the new jobs came after Congress granted temporary Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for certain occupations at NNSY, so large numbers of civilian employees can be hired quickly.
All applicants must be U.S. citizens and be able to pass government security investigations.
Federal employment benefits at the foundry include health and life insurance, matching retirement plan contributions, 10 paid holidays annually, 13 vacation days annually (advancing to 26), and 13 sick days annually.
If you are interested in applying, email your resume to FLTHRO_NNSY@navy.mil for consideration.
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is the fourth-largest employer in the Hampton Roads area, with nearly 11,000 employees.
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