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Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic
Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic - Federal Wage System position in Electronic Equipment Installation and Maintenance.
What WG-2602 pays
Federal Wage System pay is set by local prevailing wage surveys, so it moves with the wage area rather than a national table.
Wage Grade rates are published per wage area rather than nationally, so the number that matters is the one for the installation you are applying to.
Source: DoD Civilian Personnel Advisory Service wage schedules.
Qualification requirements
OPM's standard for WG-2602, as written.
Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic
Federal Wage System Position
Skill and Knowledge Requirements
Covers the nature and level of skill, knowledge, and mental application required in performing assigned work. Jobs vary in such ways as the kind, amount, and depth of skill and knowledge needed, as well as in the manner, frequency, and extent to which they are used.
Physical Effort
Covers the physical effort exerted in performing assigned work. Jobs vary in such ways as the nature, degree, frequency, and duration of muscular effort or physical strain experienced in work performance.
What this means if you served
- Write the duties, not the billet. OPM credits military experience on the work performed, and does not use rank or pay to judge specialized experience.
- Put the training and certifications you earned in service on the page. They count here.
- Claim your veterans preference on the application. It is not applied for you.
- No positive education requirement here, so qualifying experience can stand in for the education.
How to qualify for WG-2602
1Review Trade/Craft Requirements
WG positions require demonstrated skill in a specific trade or craft. Review the job announcement for required certifications, licenses, and hands-on experience.
2Document Your Experience
WG positions are experience-based, not grade-based. Document your years of hands-on trade experience, apprenticeships completed, and journeyman status if applicable.
3Gather Credentials
Collect your DD-214, trade certifications (welding, electrical, HVAC, etc.), apprenticeship completion certificates, and any specialized licenses required for your trade.
4Build Your Federal Resume
Two pages, the same USAJOBS limit that has applied since 27 September 2025. Lead with hands-on trade experience: the tools and equipment you ran, safety training, the projects you finished, and hours worked per week.
5Apply on USAJOBS
Search for WG positions in your trade specialty, carefully answer assessment questions about your skill level and experience, and submit before the closing date.
Typical duties
- Paramount skill and knowledge required.
- Reason for the jobs existence.
- Organizational mission and/or function.
- Add the suffix Leader to the basic title when the agency determines the job is a leader.
- Physical Effort Covers the physical effort exerted in performing assigned work.
Key competencies
Covers the nature and level of skill, knowledge, and mental application required in performing assigned work. Jobs vary in such ways as the kind, amount, and depth of skill and knowledge needed, as we
Ability to follow safety procedures and regulations
Knowledge of tools and equipment for the trade
Skill in performing physical tasks requiring manual dexterity
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Words the announcement will use
Use the ones your record actually supports. A rater is matching your experience against the specialized experience statement, and a keyword with nothing behind it does not survive that.
Questions about WG-2602
What is an Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic?
An Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic (WG-2602) maintains, calibrates, and repairs precision electronic measurement and test equipment used to verify other equipment's performance. They work with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, and specialized calibration standards at federal laboratories and military installations.
How much does a federal Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic make?
WG-2602 positions are paid under the Federal Wage System based on local prevailing rates. Journeyman-level wages (WG-10/11) typically range $27-$40 per hour depending on locality. Annual earnings range $56,000-$83,000. Metrology specialists with high-precision calibration skills may command higher rates.
What are the requirements for WG-2602 positions?
WG-2602 requires demonstrated skill in electronic measurement equipment maintenance and calibration. Qualifications include knowledge of electronic principles, ability to perform precision calibrations, skill with test equipment, and understanding of metrology standards. Trade experience is valued over formal education.
Can military experience substitute for education in WG-2602?
Yes, military calibration and test equipment experience directly qualifies. MOSs like Army 94H (Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Maintenance Support Specialist), Air Force 2P (Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory), or Navy electronics technicians with TMDE experience have directly transferable skills.
What is the career progression for Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic?
Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanics progress from WG-5 through WG-12+ based on skill level. Journeyman calibration technicians work at WG-10/11. Senior positions involve complex metrology work, standards laboratory management, or lead technician roles. Many transition to GS engineering technician positions.
How do I apply for WG-2602 jobs on USAJOBS?
Search USAJOBS for 'Electronic Measurement Equipment' or 'Calibration' or series '2602.' Positions exist at depot maintenance facilities, calibration laboratories, and test ranges. Highlight your precision measurement experience, calibration certifications, and electronic troubleshooting skills. Veterans receive preference.
Ready to apply for WG-2602?
A rater matches your record against the announcement's specialized experience statement, inside two pages. BMR writes that shape from your own experience: competency headers, real scope, hours per week, and the supervisor detail the rater checks.