Electronics Mechanic

Duties

• Identify component failure on a variety of complex integrated circuitry.
• Analyze data from a variety of electrical test equipment.
• Recommend solutions to repair electrical units.
• Operate hand/power tools to repair electrical units.
• Verify correct trouble shooting methods are used on electrical equipment.
• Advise others on changes to equipment operation specifications.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Must be able to pass a physical examination prior to employment and annually thereafter.
• Must be able to physically lift up to 50 lb. during normal operations.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Soldering Certification to support mission operations.
• 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. Perform common Electronics Mechanic duties such as maintenance on electrical units; and determine the correct trouble shooting methods to be used. 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.

• Physical Efforts: Work involves standing, bending, stooping and protracted periods at consoles. Continuously handles objects weighing from 10 to 50 pounds.
• Working Conditions: Normally works in well lighted, heated and ventilated shop areas. Subject to the possibility of cuts, bruises, burns and shock caused by high voltage energy, soldering irons, radiation, etc.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.
• 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(n) Logistics Career Field position.
• 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.