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Posted: January 28, 2026 (1 day ago)

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NUCLEAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS INSPECTOR (SHIPS)

U.S. Pacific Fleet

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Salary

$40.58 - $47.46

per hour

Closes

February 10, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves inspecting electrical and electronic systems on nuclear-powered ships to ensure they meet strict safety and quality standards during maintenance and overhauls.

The role requires hands-on checks of materials, workmanship, and cleanliness in reactor plants to prevent any risks to ships and crews.

It's a great fit for experienced inspectors or technicians with a background in electrical systems and a strong attention to detail in high-stakes environments.

Key Requirements

  • Demonstrated ability to perform detailed inspections of electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical systems
  • Experience in nuclear reactor plant inspections, including pre-test, in-process, and final product checks
  • Knowledge of naval nuclear material handling, receipt inspection, and traceability requirements
  • Familiarity with maintaining reactor-grade cleanliness per NAVSEA specifications and local directives
  • Skill in interpreting technical drawings, diagrams, specifications, and procedures
  • Ability to identify and document deficiencies, initiate rejections, and ensure compliance with safety standards
  • Experience maintaining inspection records and performing surveillance on ongoing work

Full Job Description

You will serve as a NUCLEAR ELECTRIAL SYSTEMS INSPECTOR (SHIPS) in the Nuclear Inspection Division (Code 139) of the Quality Assurance Office at PSNS and IMF.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO INSPECT Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements 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 perform electronic, electrical, electro-mechanical, pre-arrival, material condition, in-process, product, pre-test, and test inspections, to certify and accept completed work reviews on nuclear reactor plant, refueling, and overhaul work.
  • You will perform receipt inspection, pre-use inspection, and marking verification of naval nuclear material ensuring proper material control and traceability is maintained.
  • You will ensure reactor grade cleanliness is maintained in accordance with local directives as required by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) specifications for reactor plant cleanliness.
  • You will be responsible for ensuring and documenting reactor grade cleanliness of shipboard systems by performing surveillance inspections and performing a final inspection prior to final system closure.
  • You will independently initiate and authorize rejection of workmanship, components, materials, and procedures that do not meet specifications by preparing a Nuclear Deficiency report.
  • You will maintain records of inspections performed and results of these inspections and corrective action taken in accordance with local directives.
  • You will ensure that during the performance of duties, due consideration is given to the safety of ships, equipment, and personnel.
  • You will perform surveillance of ongoing or completed work to ensure compliance with all applicable directives.
  • You will interpret diagrams, specifications, drawings and interrelated procedure and technical requirements to most critical job applications.

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

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12873392-26-LAB