NUWC Division Newport places considerable emphasis on continuing education. Here, we view it as the primary path of professional growth for employees and as a means of expanding our No. 1 technical resource: the capabilities of our people. The programs and opportunities available here are numerous and extensive; there is something for everyone.
- Annual (vacation) Leave - up to 26 days/year
- Sick Leave - 13 days/year
- Paid Holidays - 11 federal holidays/year
- Family Leave - In accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
The Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) is a three-tiered retirement plan made up of Social Security, a Basic Government Annuity, and a voluntary, tax-deferred Thrift Savings Plan in which you may invest up to $15,000 of your salary. The Government will match the first 5 percent.
NUWC Division Newport offers attractive Life and Medical Insurance Benefits.
Reimbursement may be provided for relocating engineering and scientific personnel.
Employment in the federal government offers unmatched opportunities to transfer to other locations and positions without loss of employment benefits. The magnitude of the federal government provides its employees unequaled worldwide employment opportunities without the loss of their earned benefits.
To many employment candidates, the extent of job security provided by an organization is an important consideration. Few organizations can match the extensive and highly successful measures provided by the Department of Defense (DOD) to protect its employees from the diverse impacts of reduction-in-force or relocation.
No Fear Act