Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic

Duties
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• Maintain a wide range of electronic control systems by performing installation, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and drawings to isolate malfunctions within integrated electronic systems.
• Evaluate electronic system performance by applying theories of circuits, wave forms, and propagation to interpret and analyze test data.
• Operate advanced test equipment to identify, isolate, and diagnose system malfunctions.
• Interpret system data to determine the best methods for correcting errors.

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position meets the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and random testing.
• This position is a Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as Lautenberg Amendment. This act bans individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition.
• This position requires an Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AAE) Security Certification/Screening in accordance AR 190-11.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments

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 an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Must possess the ability to perform common testing and repair of missile systems and components and utilize schematics, drawings, electronic theories and principles, operate computer controlled automatic test equipment, and utilize a variety of test equipment. I work 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.

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ingenuity (Ability to Suggest and Apply New Methods)
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
• Theory of Electronics
• Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment)

• Physical Effort: Light to moderate physical exertion is required in lifting and carrying items weighing from 10 to 40 pounds and occasional objects weighing in excess of 40 pounds. Mechanics are required to stoop, bend and stand for extended periods of time on concrete or composition floors.
• Working Conditions: Work is predominantly performed inside a well lighted, heated and ventilated shop environment. Subject to injuries such as cuts and bruises, as well as burns caused by electrical shock. Duties are performed while exposed to unusually hazardous agents for 35-75% of total work cycle. Hazardous exposure is not considered in the evaluation of job, since environmental pay is provided to compensate for hazardous elements.

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 trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This is a Logistics Career Field position.
• 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.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• 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.
• Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives are not authorized.
• Relocation (Government Home Sale) Expenses are not authorized.
• This position may require overtime work.
• This position may require shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to cover work performed on weekends, holidays and/or in other situations.
• This position may require you to wear personal protective equipment and/or clothing.
• May be subject to new probationary period.
• This is a Bargaining Unit position AR3135.
• Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 1 year by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made
  permanent without further competition.