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ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Department of the Navy

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$51,210 - $73,724

per year

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GS-8 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $46,479 - $60,424

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-7. Graduate study or significant experience.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves maintaining and repairing electronic systems, especially communication equipment, for the Navy in Virginia.

You'll troubleshoot issues, design improvements, and ensure everything runs safely and reliably.

It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in electronics repair and a detail-oriented mindset who enjoys technical problem-solving in a military setting.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 (for GS-08 level), including troubleshooting and repairing complex microelectronic circuits
  • Experience designing or assisting in the design of communications systems and equipment
  • Ability to develop modifications to electronic equipment to improve operation and reliability
  • Knowledge of establishing methods and procedures for preventative maintenance of communication systems
  • Skills in providing oral and written reports on technical assignments
  • Experience resolving problems in design, installation, maintenance, or repair of electronic subsystems
  • Adherence to safety rules and regulations, including those on radiation

Full Job Description

You will serve as a ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN in the GROUND ELECTRONICS MAINTENANCE DIVISION DIVISION, AIR OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT of NAVSTA.

GS-08: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 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) Troubleshoots and repairs complex microelectronic circuits, 2) Design communications systems and equipment for customers, 3) Develop modifications to electronic equipment to change its operation characteristics and improve reliability, and 4) Establish methods and procedures for preventative maintenance of communication systems.

GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 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) Troubleshoots and repairs microelectronic circuits, 2) Assist in the design of communications systems and equipment for customers, and 3) Contribute to developing of modifications to electronic equipment to change its operation characteristics and improve reliability.

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. Major Duties:

  • You will provide oral and written reports on the progress and outcome of technical assignments.
  • You will resolve problems pertaining to the design, installation, maintenance or repair of the equipment of subsystems assigned.
  • You will coordinate consultations to fix issues that may arise.
  • You will follow all safety rules and regulations on radiation.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/28/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/28/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12871687-26-LLC