Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic

Duties
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• Serve as a senior journeyman to install, repair, modify, and troubleshoot a variety of special, precision, and commercial type of electronic testing equipment.
• Write and develop programs using manufacturers' format language, establishing specific parameters for testing and evaluating a variety of subsystems such as wire harnesses, cables, circuit boards, etc.
• Perform repairs, maintenance, calibration, and final certification of complex computer based systems and automated test equipment used in conjunction with overhauling missile system.
• Work with higher grade employees to perform analysis of modification status, operation, calibration and correlation of various missile electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic test sets, launcher assemblies and cable repair.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• The applicant must pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent periodic medical examinations in accordance with DoD 6055-5-M. Applicant must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required 10% of the time as directed by management.
• This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for this position.
• Required to have and maintain solder certification and IPC 620 certification.
• This position is subject to pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter in compliance with the Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Program.
• Ammunition certification IAW AMC-R 350-4 is required within one year of employment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform common test equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and repair. Ability to operate computer-based systems and automated test equipment used in conjunction with overhauling missile systems that includes electronic theory, assembly and installation; and the ability to use hand and power tools. Working under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Physical Effort: Work assignments require light to moderate physical effort. There is frequent lifting, carrying, and handling of items weighing 10-40 pounds and occasionally over 40 pounds. Work is performed in a sitting position for extended periods and frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching is required.
• Working Conditions: Work is normally well-light, heated, and ventilated; however some assignments may require performance under variable conditions or within clean room environments when special garments such as head/shoe coverings are required. There is the possibility of injuries such as cuts, bruises, burns caused by electrical shock, RF energy and soldering irons.

Education

Some Federal positions allow the substitution of education for experience. For this position, you must qualify based on experience alone.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a Logistics Functional Community position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• NFFE Local 1442 Union