Electronics Mechanic

Duties

• Assemble, disassemble and reassemble radars, computers, control vans, and electronic field maintenance equipment. Inspects, diagnoses malfunctions, troubleshoots to locate causes, and determines if items are economical for repair.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose both mechanical and electronic malfunctions.
• Modify and align the assemblies/subassemblies and associated equipment such as antenna systems, electronic cabinets, digital signal processors, and interconnecting circuitry.
• Accomplish checkout and alignment of the electronic equipment comprising the maintenance test sets and shop sets.
• Perform certified soldering operations in accordance with IPC J-Standards.
• Make operational tests and adjustments prior to releasing equipment for integration into complete systems. Plan the use of workers, equipment, facilities, materials and tools.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.
• 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 has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 20% of the time.
• This position may require a 1 year probationary period.
• If you misrepresent your experience/education, or provide false/fraudulent information in/with your application, it may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you. Making false/ fraudulent statements also may be punishable by fine/imprisonment.

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) Electronics Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. -Ability to perform common tasks including: installs, overhauls, repairs, and modifications on a variety of electronic components such as antennas, pedestal waveguides, analog computer devices, transmitters, receivers, and similar electronic and electro-mechanical equipment; Assemble and disassemble radars, computers, control vans, and electronic field maintenance equipment; Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical equipment including switches, relays, resistors, transistors, tubes, transformers, etc. 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.

• Work involves standing on concrete floors, bending, stooping, and kneeling and occasionally, cramped or awkward positions. Continuously handles objects weighing from 10 to 40 pounds.
• Works in well-lighted, heated, and ventilated shop areas or missile sites where occasionally there is inclement weather. Subject to cuts, bruises, falls, and broken bones, and shock or burns caused by high voltage energy and soldering irons.

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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• 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 information sheet.
• This is a Material Maintenance Career Field position (CF17)
• 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.