ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN - #256515

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
  
  

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:1)Assisting with maintaining Air Traffic Control Communication Systems; 2) Assisting with solving electronic equipment and maintenance issues and correcting deficiencies; 3) Assisting with interpreting drawings, plans, and specifications to identify and correct deficiencies, and resolving operational problems and recommending improved procedures; AND 4) Analyzing circuits utilizing schematics, wire diagrams, blueprints, and engineering drawings, and make rough drawings of interconnecting wiring, in conjunction with maintenance and installation of electronic equipment. (NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position.)

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electronics-technical-series-0856/

• 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.
  
  

Incumbent Must Have a Strong Past Experience In The Maintenance Of Air Traffic Control Radar Systems Used By The FAA And DOD And Demonstrate a Thorough Knowledge Of

• electronic theory and principle
• computer theory and operation as it pertains to ATC systems for maintenance programming and diagnostic software
• digital techniques
• Integrated Chip theory
• a working knowledge of mathematic symbology and numbering systems
• using appropriate test equipment to determine the cause of malfunctions and take corrective action
• Must be able to analyze circuits, prepare detailed electronic schematics and wiring diagrams, and read blueprints and engineering drawings. Must be able to receive and maintain a secret clearance.
  
  

Must have valid state drivers license and complete annual CPR certification.

Education

There is no education requirements for this position.

Additional Information (Continued)

Must complete an airfield driving safety course.

Must complete annual CPR certification requirements.

Physical Demands

Work may require considerable physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking over rough, slippery or uneven terrain, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, working in cramped spaces, recurring lifting of moderately heavy items (such as test equipment) ofless than 50 lbs. (23 kilograms), climb ladders to various heights (up to 70 feet); and work outside in all types of weather conditions.

Work Environment

Work environment involves high risk of exposure to potentially dangerous situations working in hazardous areas in close proximity to the airfields. Exposure to high noise levels, RF radiation, electrical hazards, machinery, various weather conditions to include moderate exposure to rain, cold,

and/or heat and high humidity. The incumbent is required to utilize personal protective equipment and foul weather clothing.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

PPP Statement: PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

Military Spouse Preference: Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/

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