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Automotive Mechanic - Regional Grounds

Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy · Honolulu, Hawaii

💵 $28.02–$32.69 per hour (annualised at 2,087 hours)⏳ Closes Nov 19, 2026
Federal agencyNA-10
At a glance

A job with Commander, Navy Installations Command in Honolulu, Hawaii. It pays $28.02–$32.69 per hour (annualised at 2,087 hours) at grade NA-10. Applications close on Nov 19, 2026 — 13 days left.

Working pattern
On site
Who can apply
Open to the public
Clearance
Other

Main duties

  • Work involves troubleshooting, repairing, and/or overhauling major components and systems such as engines, transmissions, differentials, and transaxles, electronic fuel injection systems, emission control systems, and related electrical, electronic, hydraulic, fuel, and other assemblies.
  • Tears down, adjusts, repairs, reassembles, and runs operational checks on components of these systems following instructions contained in technical manuals.
  • Isolates and repairs complex malfunctions which are often difficult to trace by a combination of visual and auditory examinations, and uses a wide variety of test equipment such as computerized engine analyzers, compression testers, test benches, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and special feeler and dial gauges.
  • Disassembles, repairs, replaces, reconditions, and rebuilds components of the various systems and make independent judgments based on specifications in technical manuals and on accepted trade practices.
The original posting

Full details

About the role

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Sports & Fitness (N921) Branch; Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Recreational Fleet and Family Readiness Support Services (N94); Commander, Navy Region Hawaii, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam (JBPHH), Honolulu, HI. The purpose of this position is to provide automotive mechanic assistance to the Regional Grounds.

What you will do

  • Work involves troubleshooting, repairing, and/or overhauling major components and systems such as engines, transmissions, differentials, and transaxles, electronic fuel injection systems, emission control systems, and related electrical, electronic, hydraulic, fuel, and other assemblies.
  • Tears down, adjusts, repairs, reassembles, and runs operational checks on components of these systems following instructions contained in technical manuals.
  • Isolates and repairs complex malfunctions which are often difficult to trace by a combination of visual and auditory examinations, and uses a wide variety of test equipment such as computerized engine analyzers, compression testers, test benches, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and special feeler and dial gauges.
  • Disassembles, repairs, replaces, reconditions, and rebuilds components of the various systems and make independent judgments based on specifications in technical manuals and on accepted trade practices.
  • Observes safety, sanitation and hazardous waste disposal rules and requirements.
  • Operates vehicles to test repair and move around facility.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

How you will be evaluated

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements.

Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Documents you must provide

  • The following documents are required at the time of application: Resume Proof of education/training/licensure: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s) and licensure as applicable If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.) If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50 NOTE: Failure to provide the required documents may impact eligibility, qualifications determination.

What to expect next

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application. If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.

Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.

Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment.

Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service. Some positions have special requirements.

Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check.

Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

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