Electronics Mechanic

Duties

• Troubleshoot tactical radio relay systems and satellite communication systems using advanced test equipment without requiring step-by-step guidance.
• Evaluate the performance of video display terminals, modems, and spectrum monitors to verify that systems adhere to required technical specifications.
• Train co-workers on the proper overhaul, installation, and modification procedures for specialized electronic assemblages and subsystems.
• Demonstrate the safe and accurate use of diagnostic tools, such as dual trace oscilloscopes and resistance bridges, to assist unit personnel in improving their repair skills.
• Maintain and prepare a wide variety of test sets, signal generators, and hand tools to ensure diagnostic accuracy and equipment availability for the shop.
• Coordinate the setup of electronic sub-systems, modules, and meteorological devices prior to maintenance to streamline the overhaul and repair process.
• Guide team members in the adjustment, maintenance, and repair of complex pulse control modulated (PCM) devices to ensure work is completed accurately and safely.
• Direct personnel during the installation and testing of major communication centrals and repeater systems to ensure all operational requirements and quality standards are met.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• 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.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.

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 for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Executive Order (E.O.) 12721
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

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 Electronics Mechanic without more than normal supervision. I am skilled in installing and repairing complex electronic equipment and systems, such as tactical radios and satellite communication systems. I am experienced in using specialized electronic test equipment, such as oscilloscopes and signal generators, to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment failures and Repairing electronic components and sub-systems, such as amplifiers and power supplies, and providing technical guidance to other workers without more than normal supervision. - 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 (Screen-out Element)
• Ability To Lead or Supervise
• Ability To Provide Production Support Services
• Ability To: Inspect
• Instruct

• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work assignments require light to moderate physical effort. Incumbent must frequently lift, carry, or otherwise handle items weighing up to 40 pounds; occasionally handles items up to 75 pounds. Assistance is usually available with heavy items. Must work in a sitting position for extended periods. Standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching and stooping is required.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is usually performed inside in well lighted, heated and ventilated areas. There is danger of burns or shock from high voltage and burns from soldering irons, radiation burns, cuts, bruises and burns from the use of hand tools and power driven machines. Subject to eye strain from working on miniaturized electronic components. Very good hand and eye coordination is required.

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.
• This is a(n) Materiel Maintenance Management 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 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.
• If you are eligible for the non-competitive list, you will be evaluated on basic and/or minimum qualifications, as applicable. While required to answer the assessment questions, noncompetitive candidates will not be evaluated against the competitive rating and ranking criteria. The selecting official may select from any of the candidate lists.