Electronics Technician

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This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.

This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection.

This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce, in accordance with Section Direct Hire Auth 5 U.S.C. § 9905, 6/23/2023.

Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following:

• You will serve as the lead for all phases of Energy Management Systems (EMS) projects. This includes independently conducting research, developing project documentation and specifications, and reviewing and critiquing complex designs and drawings submitted by contractors to ensure they meet the unique needs of the Pentagon's systems.
• As the senior technical expert, you will act as the primary consultant for all EMS and Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems. You will provide authoritative guidance on design parameters, independently evaluate and ensure hardware and software compliance, and develop custom logic and programming for controllers to ensure proper system integration and functionality.
• You will provide the highest level of support for complex operational issues, coordinating central monitoring, alarm handling, and providing remote and on-site analysis to resolve system deficiencies. This includes analyzing trend data, modifying software applications to meet changing needs, and making authoritative decisions on system acceptance.
• You will serve as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR), taking responsibility for monitoring and evaluating contractor performance, authorizing payments, and ensuring all work complies with policies and energy conservation goals. Additionally, you will be responsible for training and providing technical guidance to junior technicians and other internal staff.

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance.
• This position is designated as Drug Testing Required. The employee is subject to random urinalysis testing in accordance with guidelines.
• This position requires you to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Form upon entering the position and annually.
• This position may require up to 20% occasional travel away from your normal duty station for official business on military or commercial aircraft.
• The incumbent is required to pass a pre-employment and yearly physical examination for this position.
• The duties of this position require one to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position requires you to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime.
• The incumbent must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• The incumbent is required to wear special protective clothing and using protective equipment such as, safety harness, gloves, hard hat, respirator, safety shoes, etc., while working in hazardous areas.
• The employee assigned to this position is designated as a MISSION ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE. Mission essential employees may be required to report for, or remain at, work in dismissal or closure situations due to adverse weather conditions.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Basic Requirements:
Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 or equivalent and above): Experience in developing policies, standards, and procedures for maintenance, installation, or similar functions, provided the work clearly shows that the applicant applied a specialized knowledge of the theories and principles of a variety of electronic systems or equipment.
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Education and Training- Technical Work Involves:

• developing and designing test and repair equipment, analyzing repair practices, or developing procedural instructions on methods and steps of equipment repairs;
• developing maintenance standards and procedures, testing and evaluating new or modified systems, or analyzing the compatibility of interlocking components and systems;
• planning and directing the installation of complex systems and associated facilities, particularly where there are problems of site selection and construction;
• designing and analyzing circuits, determining feasibility of these designs, evaluating equipment performance under varying environmental conditions, collecting data, or designing or modifying designs to achieve performance and cost objectives; and
• developing or evaluating new or modified systems or monitoring frequency emissions by licensed stations.

For more information on the Individual Occupational Requirements, visit: Electronics Technical Series 0856 IORs

Selective Placement Factor: Must possess and maintain a Universal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification

You may qualify at the GS-10 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 in the Federal Service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) which has given me the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties related to the position being filled. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) performing work involving the construction of electrical, electronic, HVAC, or control systems, or the verification of quality on such construction projects, AND 2) interpreting and conducting analysis on technical documentation, drawings, and schematics.

You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 in the Federal Service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) which has given me the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties related to the position being filled. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) installing, troubleshooting, verifying performance and/or commissioning of building automation systems, industrial control systems, production automation systems, programmable logic controllers (PLO, or other specialized electronic systems AND 2) performing maintenance of facility related controls systems or mechanical systems.

You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal Service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) which has given me the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties related to the position being filled. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) installing, troubleshooting, verifying performance and/or commissioning of building automation systems, industrial control systems, production automation systems, programmable logic controllers (PLO, or other specialized electronic systems; 2) reading and interpreting technical documentation, drawings, and schematics; AND 3) performing technical analysis and making decisions that impact performance of systems.

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.

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Your resume may not exceed two (2) pagesFor qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Additional information

Probationary Periods: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct;
• The needs and interests of the agency;
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing an online application, you may request an alternative application. Please send an email to the following address for information on how to obtain an alternative application: whs.job.application.assistance@mail.mil

Reemployed Annuitants: Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. /www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/

Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.