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TECHNICIAN

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

Summary

You will serve as a TECHNICIAN in the COMBAT SYSTEM INSTALLATION DIVISION, MODERNIZATION & INSTALLATION DEPTARTMENT of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
04/23/2026 to 04/27/2026
Salary
$121,585 - $186,785 per year

This is not a high-grade position: therefore, the salary may be limited to a GS-13 Step 10 (currently $158,062.00)

Pay scale & grade
NT 5
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
San Diego, CA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.
Travel Required
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
ST-12943694-26-TJL
Control number
866294600

Duties

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  • You will be responsible for providing project management for the government and contractor teams and providing engineering assistance in the maintenance, installation, fabrication, testing and evaluation.
  • You will serve as a Team Lead for Combat Systems Naval Technical Representative (CS-NTR) during planning, execution and testing phases of Aegis modernization availabilities.
  • You will provide oversight monitoring, and reporting status for Ship Alterations (SHIPALT), and Temporary Alterations (TEMPALT), Non-Permanent Changes, executed by the Lead Maintenance Activity (LMA), and Alteration Installation Team (AIT).
  • You will ensure adherence to safety, technical, environmental, and production process requirements. Proper completion of inspection and installation check-point records under the Test and Inspection Plan (TIP) report, as required.
  • You will provide oversight of all phases of tasking related to installations specified in applicable alteration/shipboard change documents.
  • You will ensure Quality Management System (QMS) requirements are met, perform routine surveillance check points, provide appropriate quality oversight during installation, and validate qualified/trained personnel are in place.
  • You will be developing, updating, and reviewing applicable processes, procedures and training requirements so that the Alteration Installation Team (AIT) is operating consistently across projects occurring in different locations.
  • You will review and analyze ship installation drawings, technical data packages, interface control documents and condition found reports and provide feedback to maintenance team.
  • You will analyze and diagnose faults in the operational configuration of electronic systems and equipment.
  • You will interpret circuit wiring, logic cables diagrams, drawings, specifications, and schematics of complete systems and equipment to understand function and interconnections and troubleshoot the system.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 (GS-11/12 equivalency) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: managing the modernization and sustainment of complex maritime defense systems applying technical standards and project management protocols to lead multidisciplinary teams and resolve engineering challenges for the operational readiness of national security assets.

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-Series

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electronics-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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-05 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-13 and GS-14.

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

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

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.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

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

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.

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. 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.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

  • PARTNERING
  • WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
  • ORAL COMMUNICATION
  • ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • INSTALLATION
  • TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review and Structured Interview.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Naval Sea Systems Command

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Agency contact information

Department of Navy EIC
Email
doneic@us.navy.mil
Address
NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER
4363 Missile Way
Port Hueneme, CA 93043
US

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