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ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS)

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations Command

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
Posted this week · Apply in 3 days
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 16, 2026
Location
01 vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Salary
$64,989 - $84,491 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Promotion potential
11
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
Yes
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
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Announcement number
DE-12980930-26-ESM
Control number
872238000

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will maintain all air traffic control and associated equipment is maintained to the FAA Certification or Navy Standards.
  • You will investigate, test, repair, adjust, diagnose, and verify certification of an individual or complex systems.
  • You will complete preventative maintenance, daily ground checks to validate FAA certification.
  • You will correct casualties and document in writing Naval Air Traffic Control, Air Navigation Aids, and Landing Systems are operating within Navy, FAA, or manufactures specifications.
  • You will serve as the subject matter expert and is responsible for training junior military technicians in the maintenance and repair of various electronics and ancillary systems

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 a current valid United States driver’s license.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • This position requires the employee to have the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
  • This position requires the employee to work in adverse environmental conditions.
  • May require incumbent to enter into and work inside of confined spaces. The need for medical surveillance will be based on industrial hygiene evaluation.
  • 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.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current CPR certification.
  • 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.
  • The work requires repeated bending, standing for long periods, twisting of the body, being able to reach or fit behind equipment racks and lifting objects over 50 pounds.
  • Certain evolutions will require considerable physical skills to climb and work on tall poles, antenna towers, driving over rough terrain or poorly paved roads.
  • This position requires exposure to high noise levels.
  • This position may require rotating shift work.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:1) Reviewing technical airfield electronic work for compliance with regulations;2) Troubleshooting and repairing airfield electronic equipment, air traffic control systems, radars, instrument approach systems, navigational aids, and communications systems to solve complex technical problems or improve system performance;3) Evaluating equipment design to improve or enhance circuit and system operation;4) Using applicable test equipment, test methods and practices as related to the Air Traffic Control equipment and systems, including safety precautions;5) Performing site certification of ATC and Airfield Landing systems;6) Utilizing knowledge of Air Traffic Control, air navigation aids and landing systems.

**NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position.**

Candidates should possess the minimum qualifications:

1. Applicant will have at least 5 years of practical electronics systems training, maintenance and repair.
2. At least 3 years of practical RADAR, NAVAID or Communications systems maintenance and repair.
3. Ability to lift at least 50 lbs., climb towers and ability to obtain a driver's license.
4. Knowledge of Naval maintenance and repair documentation processes.
5. At least 2 years of experience working at an airport or Air Station.
6. Candidates must possess at least one of the following Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) certifications, or an equivalent certification: V05B (Air Traffic Control Communication Systems Technician), V81A (Automated Surface Observation System Technician), V89B (Tactical Air Navigation System Technician), V01B (Digital Airport Surveillance RADAR and Standard Terminal Automated RADAR System Technician), V98B (Precision Approach RADAR Technician) or V97B (Instrument Landing System Technician).

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

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.

Additional information

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

Several vacancies may be filled.

This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service

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.

Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations.

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.

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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Agency contact information

Department of Navy EIC
Email
doneic@us.navy.mil
Address
NAS KINGSVILLE TX
Fire and Emergency Services
Kingsville, TX 78363-5000
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