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Posted: March 11, 2026 (3 days ago)

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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$85,307 - $110,905

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GS-9 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working as an electrical engineering technician for the Navy, helping to plan and design electrical systems for building construction, repairs, and upgrades at a naval air facility in California.

You'll read blueprints, select components like circuit breakers and conduits, and create designs using software, all under the guidance of senior engineers.

It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in electrical installations who enjoys technical drafting and team collaboration in a government setting.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 level in federal or equivalent service
  • Ability to read complex blueprints and technical schematics
  • Experience designing electrical circuits and systems
  • Professional knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for components like disconnects, grounding, breakers, fuses, conduits, and GFCIs
  • Knowledge of NEC rules for wire gauge sizing based on amperage and conduit sizing for wires and conductors
  • Understanding of NEMA Code for panel, box, and enclosure ratings in various environments
  • Basic skills in creating design drawings using AutoCAD 2021, with ability to communicate effectively with supervising engineers

Full Job Description

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.

Your resume must also 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: Reading complex blueprints and technical schematics, AND Designing electrical circuits and systems, AND Professional knowledge of requirements for and the installation of electrical system components required by the National Electrical Code (NEC), such as service disconnects, grounding rods, circuit breakers, fuses, electrical conduits, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters, electrical busses, and supports for busses and conduits, AND Professional knowledge of NEC Code requirements for wire gauge sizing as it relates to amperage transmittal through the conductor, AND Professional knowledge of NEC Code requirements for conduit sizing as it relates to wire gauge and number of conductors, AND Professional knowledge of appropriate panel, box and enclosure ratings for different environments as specified in the National Electrical Manufactures Association (NEMA) Code, AND Design and selection abilities according to the above with close guidance and supervision from a Senior Electrical Engineer, AND Ability to effectively communicate with supervising staff in the development of designs, AND Basic knowledge and ability to create design drawings using the Computer Aided Drafting Program AutoCad 2021.

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/0800/engineering-technical-series-0802/ 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. Major Duties:

  • You will serve as an Electrical Engineer Technician in the Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) Facilities Infrastructure Management (FIM) Department.
  • You will serve on an engineering staff, developing criteria, plans, specifications, details, and standards for construction, modification, and repair projects for buildings and utility systems.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/11/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/11/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12904979-26-WBO