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PAINTER

Department of the Navy Headquarters Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Oahu, Hawaii On-site Full Time Posted Oct 8, 2026

Job Overview

You will serve as a PAINTER in the DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY to include work sites of Pearl Harbor naval Shipyard, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, and Trident Refit Facility Bangor. Applicants will only be considered for positions within their own UIC.

For example: If you are within UIC 4523A, you will only be considered for positions within 4523A.

Job Description

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision.

Additional qualification information can be found at: 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. You will support the overhaul and repair of U. S.

Key Responsibilities

  • You will serve as a PAINTER in the DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY to include work sites of Pearl Harbor naval Shipyard, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, and Trident Refit Facility Bangor.
  • For example: If you are within UIC 4523A, you will only be considered for positions within 4523A.
  • Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.
  • Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.
  • Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
  • You will support the overhaul and repair of U.S.
  • Naval vessels through surface preparation and application of high performance preservation coating, for nuclear and non-nuclear naval vessels and equipment.,You will enhance the structural integrity of the vessel, significantly reducing system failures or the need for ship repair and maintenance.,You will use drawings, specifications, technical manuals, engineering standards, and manufactures’ instructions to identify the location and assemble blast equipment in dry-docks, piers and on vessels.,You will ascertain type and method for surface preparation, considering variables such as current surface profile; surface profile requirements; intended coating application; cleanliness; tolerances; and metal loss.,You will use hand or mechanical means, such as, scaling, sanding, scraping, chemical removal, and washing of metal, wood, and plastic surfaces for additional preparation to obtain required profiles.,You will use deck blast machines to remove coatings and oxide from decks of ships.,You will apply prior knowledge of materials for application on various surfaces including critical coated areas.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.
  • Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
  • Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
  • Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.
  • Additional qualification information can be found at: 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.
  • Naval vessels through surface preparation and application of high performance preservation coating, for nuclear and non-nuclear naval vessels and equipment.,You will enhance the structural integrity of the vessel, significantly reducing system failures or the need for ship repair and maintenance.,You will use drawings, specifications, technical manuals, engineering standards, and manufactures’ instructions to identify the location and assemble blast equipment in dry-docks, piers and on vessels.,You will ascertain type and method for surface preparation, considering variables such as current surface profile; surface profile requirements; intended coating application; cleanliness; tolerances; and metal loss.,You will use hand or mechanical means, such as, scaling, sanding, scraping, chemical removal, and washing of metal, wood, and plastic surfaces for additional preparation to obtain required profiles.,You will use deck blast machines to remove coatings and oxide from decks of ships.,You will apply prior knowledge of materials for application on various surfaces including critical coated areas.

USA Jobs Today role summary

Role Summary

PAINTER at Department of the Navy Headquarters is a position in Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Oahu, Hawaii, Hawaii and is listed as Full Time.

You will serve as a PAINTER in the DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY to include work sites of Pearl Harbor naval Shipyard, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, and Trident Refit Facility Bangor.

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Application Checklist

  • Review the stated qualifications, including: Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
  • Confirm that the official application page still lists the role as open.
  • Verify the work location and any United States eligibility or work-authorization requirements.
  • Tailor your resume to the responsibilities and qualifications stated by Department of the Navy Headquarters.
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Work Location and Schedule

This role is listed as On-site with location information shown as Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Oahu, Hawaii. The employment type is Full Time.

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