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Posted: February 6, 2026 (2 days ago)

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LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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Location

Salary

$102,246 - $132,923

per year

Closes

April 6, 2026

GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of technicians to maintain and repair critical systems in a busy naval aviation facility, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely.

You'll plan projects, manage equipment like heating, electrical, and plumbing systems, and coordinate with various teams to fix issues quickly.

It's a great fit for someone with hands-on experience in industrial maintenance who enjoys leading others and solving complex problems in a high-pressure setting.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent, leading technical staff in a fast-paced environment
  • Expertise in lifecycle maintenance and replacement of facility systems including HVAC, high-voltage electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems
  • Experience managing operations and maintenance in an industrial aviation plant or similar heavy industrial setting
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for liaising with stakeholders, contractors, and management to resolve facility issues
  • Proficiency in automated systems like Maximo and CMPro for asset management, work order tracking, and technical documentation
  • Ability to read complex blueprints, technical schematics, and use digital tools for scheduling, procurement, and project documentation
  • Knowledge of safety, regulatory, and organizational compliance standards

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Domestic DIB, MRTFB Direct Hire Authority. 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.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Your resume must demonstrate meeting the minimum qualification in addition you must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector such as: Leading technical staff in a high-tempo environment, including setting priorities, assigning work, and ensuring strict compliance with safety and regulatory requirements; Executing / Preforming / Implementing lifecycle maintenance and replacement strategies for critical facility systems, specifically HVAC, high-voltage electrical, plumbing, and life-safety system; Carrying out unique operational and maintenance requirements of an industrial aviation maintenance plant or a similar heavy industrial environment; Using verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to act as a primary liaison between stakeholders, contractors, and management to resolve complex facility-related issues; Utilizing automated data applications/systems to manage complex asset lifecycles, maintenance, and technical documentation such as Maximo and CMPro for work order tracking and data management, along with the MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) to analyze facility data and prepare professional technical reports and correspondence; AND Reading complex blueprints and technical schematics, alongside the ability to utilize digital tools like MAXIMO for scheduling work, managing material procurement, and maintaining rigorous project documentation.

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/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 lead staff supporting ongoing plant operations, maintenance, and repair activities, assigning work, setting priorities, and ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
  • You will plan and manage facility maintenance, repair, renovation, or minor construction projects, developing schedules, monitoring costs and progress, and ensuring completion within defined scope and operational requirements
  • You will manage lifecycle maintenance and replacement of facility systems and equipment, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life-safety systems, etc., to ensure reliability and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
  • You will serve as a liaison for tenants, customers, management, partner agencies, and contractors, communicating requirements, coordinating services, and resolving facility-related issues to support organizational and mission requirements.
  • You will provide technical guidance related to building systems and facility operations; interpreting drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to support troubleshooting, decision-making, and regulatory compliance.
  • You will use computerized systems, work order tracking tools, spreadsheets, and standard office software to document facility conditions, track maintenance, analyze data, and prepare reports and correspondence.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/6/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12879502-26-TEG