NAVFAC ENGINEERING: Constructive Career Conversations

I had the pleasure of speaking with NAVFAC Pacific's Business Director Roy Agustin and Design and Construction Design Director Evan Mizue. It was a real treat to speak with such great individuals. They give us a little more insight on what they do and perfect opportunities for NAVFAC PACIFIC. More information containing position opportunities will be below. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

NAVFAC Pacific provides engineering and acquisition expertise in the Pacific Area of Operations.  We are approximately 500 civilians strong in a wide-range of  professions ranging from  scientific & engineering, professional & management, and clerical positions.  If you would like the opportunity to travel and/or work in Hawaii, Japan, Guam, Thailand, Australia, or Philippines, NAVFAC Pacific is the place for you.  We are currently looking for Architects, Civil Engineers, Structural Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, and Fire Protection Engineers, with particular interest in Construction Engineers.  Submit your resume to [email protected] today!

Careers:  https://www.navfac.navy.mil/jobs.html

Benefits:  https://www.navfac.navy.mil/jobs/benefits_training.html

Coming at you from Naval Base San Diego, afloat on a live crane. I spoke with the best and the brightest, Jimmy Smith. Coming from 28 years serving as a Naval Officer into his position now at NAVFAC SW, we dive deep into how this individual leads a team and supports the war fighter. Take a listen at this amazing individual!

It's been awhile, but so glad to be back for another episode of the SWEEP. I had an interesting talk with the EV department here at NAVFAC SW! According to Rob, some of the best experiences are on military installations. He walks us through how he landed his position and his terrestrial biology experiences throughout the SW region. Let Rob take you on an experience on how his department truly helps keep the mission going! 

We're back with another episode hailing from Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, CA. I spoke with Felix and Brennan of the Central Work Center/Safety department and hear these guys speak on how they got to their positions starting from the bottom all the way to their current supervisory position. Take a listen to these amazing individuals!

In our first segment podcast episode for the SWEEP HIGHLIGHTS, I spoke to NAVFAC SW Real Estate Business Line team members, Tanya Spenst, Jasmine Moore and Erin Grandgirard, about their exciting lease initiative in support of Commander, Navy Region Southwest Child and Youth Programs. The team recently released a RFP seeking offers from private industry to lease commercial childcare space/facilities in the greater San Diego County region. The potential leased space(s) will be utilized as Navy operated childcare center(s) that will offer military families much needed childcare space in the region. NAVFAC SW Real Estate Business Line is responsible for the acquisition, management and disposal of the Navy’s real estate interests to meet mission requirements. The Real Estate Business Line does this through a variety of innovative and rewarding programs introduced during this episode.

On our last episode for 2020, we spoke to Renae Kvendru, Chief of the Contracting Office and one of the senior leaders here at NAVFAC SW. She gives helpful tips on what her department looks for in contract specialists and lets us know how she stumble into this department to become what she is today. Take a listen! 

In this episode, we talk to the one and only Kat Ross. She is a hardworking individual and serves as the Director of Command Services for NAVFAC SW. She is the one you will always see especially when you first start at our agency! Listen to what valuable tips she has to say for new employees and all the wonderful things NAVFAC SW has to offer. 

Ever wonder what Public Private Venture does at NAVFACSW? Listen to Melinda and find out what it takes to be in this department. The answers might surprise you!

Let Rodney take you on a journey of what safety should mean to you. He talks about his time here at NAVFAC SW and how his presentations helped shape our command to be a robust safety power house. Take a listen to this incredible individual! 

Ever wonder what a Labor Employee Relations Specialist handles within a command? I speak with Nikko Ortanez, who is part of the Human Resources department - Labor Employee Relations area of NAVFAC SW. He speaks on his upbringing and how he got to where he is today. Take a listen at what this amazing individual accomplished and his future goals.