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TECHNICIAN

Department of the Navy
Naval Sea Systems Command
Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/18/2026 to 04/16/2026
Salary
$47,490 to - $103,006 per year

Salary ranges dependent on band level.

Pay scale & grade
NT 2 - 3
Location
Seal Beach, CA
2 vacancies
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) or relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
4
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes - This is a bargaining unit position.
Announcement number
DE-12911084-26-JP
Control number
861533200

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will perform a variety of complex duties related to inspection, maintenance, and repair of ordnance components and related equipment.
  • You will participate in the disassembly and reassembly of ordnance items, conducting tests and measurements, and performing repairs.
  • You will troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, utilizing test and measurement equipment to determine the operational status and serviceability of components.
  • You will analyze test results, and assist in identifying root causes of malfunctions, and implement effective corrective actions, adjustments, or repairs.
  • You will interpret technical documentation and initiate reports.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • This is a bargaining unit position.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • You may be required to lift and carry heave objects, often exceeding 50 pounds.
  • You will be in a loud work environment with moving machinery, and protentional hazardous materials.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current forklift license for diesel/gas and electric lifts.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current explosives certification.

Qualifications

For the NT-03: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band NT-02 or grade level (GS-5 through GS-8 equivalent) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector troubleshooting ordnance containers and components operationality through the utilization of electronics tools and techniques to diagnose and implement maintenance and repairs compliant with existing procedures and identify procedural shortfalls to improve ordnance system reliability.

For the NT-02: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band NT-01 or grade level (GS-1 through GS-04 equivalent) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector applying electronics techniques to the maintenance of ordnance containers or components through the utilization of electronics tools and techniques to implement maintenance or repair existing procedures.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-SeriesElectronics Technical Series 0856

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.

Education

Substitution of education

For the NT-03: Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:

Successful completion of...
(a) a master's degree that is directly related to the position being filled, or
(b) at least two full years of graduate level education that is directly related to the position being filled. or
(c) a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

For the NT-02 ONLY: Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:
Successful completion of...
(a) all the requirements for a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or electronics technology, or
(b) 3 years of study in an accredited (by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) curriculum in electronics, or
(c) a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree that included major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as those shown above for GS-4 or equivalent. At least 12 of the 24 semester hours must have been in electronics courses or
(d) A combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

This position requires exposure to high noise levels.

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.

If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-02 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-05 through GS-08. Pay ranges: $47,490 - $ 84,689.

This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-03 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-09 and GS-10. Pay ranges: $71,957 - $103,006.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

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