SHIPS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS INSPECTOR

Department of the Navy

Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia Full-time $38 – $44 Closes Jul 6, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a SHIPS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS INSPECTOR in the Non-Nuclear Inspection Branch (Code 1331), Non-Nuclear Inspection Division (Code 133), Quality Assurance Office (Code 130) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

You will perform arrival inspections of systems/components to determine existing conditions (deficiencies/discrepancies) in support of nuclear reactor plan criticality prior to the start of an overhaul.
You will conduct a shop and shipboard test to verify and document component, equipment, and system conformance to rigid specifications for satisfactory operational performance.
You will perform electrical/electronic, electro-mechanical and sound isolation inspections on nuclear submarines and nuclear/nonnuclear surface ships.
You will perform the receipt inspections of Level I material, Controlled Industrial Material (CIM) and Non-Level material.
You will conduct a pre-test/final inspection after the system/component installations are complete.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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. 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. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following job elements: ABILITY TO INSPECT ABILITY TO USE ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS KNOWLEDGE OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT THEORY AND INSTRUMENTS (ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC) USED IN SHOP AND TRADE PRACTICES You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility and qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Required Documents

You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume and assessment questionnaire. You must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities you select in the announcement questionnaire with your application package. Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring manager. Cover letter is optional. A complete resume is required. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume: employer’s name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume. Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package. Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified. Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans’ preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor’s website: Veterans’ Preference Advisor Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans’ preference? If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference. You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf. Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Application documents, including supplemental ones, may be shared outside the Human Resources Office. Supplemental documents may contain your SSN, DOB, or personal information of others (e.g., on military orders, marriage certificates). You may redact this information before submitting; however, if selected, you must provide unredacted originals.

About this role

The SHIPS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS INSPECTOR position and is based in Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia. You will serve as a SHIPS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS INSPECTOR in the Non-Nuclear Inspection Branch (Code 1331), Non-Nuclear Inspection Division (Code 133), Quality Assurance Office (Code 130) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Day to day, the work involves you will perform arrival inspections of systems/components to determine existing conditions (deficiencies/discrepancies) in support of nuclear reactor plan criticality prior to the start of an overhaul. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal service experience this SHIPS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS INSPECTOR position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this SHIPS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS INSPECTOR position in Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

Competitiveness for this SHIPS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS INSPECTOR role depends mainly on how closely applicants match the stated qualifications. Based in Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of the Navy
Job Type Full-time
Location Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia
Salary $38 – $44
Pay Period Per Hour
Closing Date Jul 6, 2026
Posted Jun 26, 2026
Source ID ST-12991985-26-CCF
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