The process took 1 day. I interviewed at US Navy in May 2011
Interview
The interview was a simple process starting with the Operations Manager and then with the Director. Both interviews lasted for about one hour each and consisted mainly of a discussion of previous work, personal skills, and goals. We also discussed the organization, its structure, operations and the future. The discussions were collegial, informative and enjoyable.
I applied through college or university. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at US Navy (Seattle, WA) in Jan 2011
Interview
Meet a recruiter on a college campus, had a quick 1 on 1 interview. After I sent them my transcripts, we set up an onsite interview. Gov't paid for everything. Onsite interview was 4 other candidates and we mostly just walking around the shipyard, talking to random people. Had a 1 on 1 with the 'boss-to-be' and a group interview with people who would be my coworkers.
All candidates had to then reapply online and go through usajobs.gov . After about 3 months, I got a phone call asking if I was still interested.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a time when you had to work with non-engineers.