Instrument Mechanic
Department of the Navy
Summary
You will serve as a INSTRUMENT MECHANIC in the JBPHH UTILITIES DIVISION of NAVAL FACILITIES ENG COMMAND HAWAII.
Duties
- You will maintain parts, materials, tools, and equipment at prescribed levels for instrument work.
- You will calibrate and maintain cleanliness of test instruments used in wastewater systems
- You will inspect, test, modify, and calibrate Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA) to maintain operational efficiency.
- You will repair mechanical, electronic, physical, and electro-mechanical test devices or instruments used to measure equipment at a wastewater lift station.
- You will use shop mathematics (e.g., algebra, geometry, basic physics) relating to electrical and electronic functions to accomplish initial operational checks and the calibration and final testing of instruments and equipment.
Required Documents
Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:
- 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.
About this role
The Instrument Mechanic position with the Department of the Navy is based in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. You will serve as a INSTRUMENT MECHANIC in the JBPHH UTILITIES DIVISION of NAVAL FACILITIES ENG COMMAND HAWAII. The role pays $40.50 to $47.26 per hour.
Day to day, the work involves the core duties of the Instrument Mechanic role as detailed in the announcement below. 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 the federal skilled trades experience this Instrument Mechanic position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Instrument Mechanic position with the Department of the Navy in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
The posted pay of $40.50 to $47.26 per hour places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on July 1, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
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.