ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

Duties
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• You will obtain technical data and information on unusual equipment and subsystems.
• You will examine technical data for the assessment of equipment, subsystems or material characteristics to understand operation and problems.
• You will prepare formal reports/procedures on new processes or equipment.
• You will test and ensure the equipment is accurately calibrated.
• You will resolve problems encountered by lower-level technicians and is responsible for demonstrating and guiding them.
• You will be involved in various aspects of electronic repair/calibration performed with the RADIAC Calibration Laboratory Program.
• You will provide similar assistance to Field Calibration Activities, Tenders, and Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activities and other Naval activities as requested by the Naval Sea Systems Command.

Requirements
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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
• 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.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. Successful completion of a radiation (RADCON) physical is required prior to appointment.
• Must have the ability to successfully complete the RICC course and qualify as RADIAC Technician.
• This is a bargaining unit position.

Qualifications

To qualify for a GS-09, your resume must also 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:

• Experience using, calibrating, and repairing standard and generalized electronic equipment.
• Experience demonstrating knowledge and skill with computers and instrument controllers.
• Experience analyzing engineering literature, procedures and technical drawings.
• Experience applying knowledge in calibration methodology and quality control processes.
• Experience designing, constructing, testing, and evaluating electronic, electrical, and electromechanical measurement systems.

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

There are Individual Occupational Requirements for this series:
Electronic Technical Series 0856 (OPM.GOV)

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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

• Successful completion of two full years of graduate education

OR

• Successful completion of a master's degree.

Education must be directly related to the work of the position.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Additional information

This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

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

Several vacancies may be filled.

Call back and emergency overtime are required.

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.

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 .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.