Electronics Technician

Duties

• Develop competency, repair,manufacturing, and modification plans for multiple products and creates processes for the electricalaspects of assigned missions.
• Supports senior engineers to improve Allied Partner's equipment readiness by preparing production repair plans that meet the scope of work.
• Train individuals and groups in the practical knowledge of a wide range of technical engineering methods, principles, requirements, work techniques, and practices associated with depot maintenance and field operation.
• Analyze designs, drawings, specifications, models, manufacturing techniques, inspection criteria, packaging documents and/or similar information based upon well-established conventional engineering practices.
• Assist in identifying alternative parts, materials, and sources for unavailable components. Modifies and adapts engineering documentation for electronics materiel.
• Enhance product quality, improve process efficiency, and reduce environmental and safety risks.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, for a Tier 3 SECRET Clearance as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a pre-employment Physical Examination to ensure you possess the required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position in accordance with the Foreign Clearance Guide.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent 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 the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Passport and/or Official Passport and/or Diplomatic Passport with no travel restrictions.
• This position is subject to a mobility or rotation agreement as a condition of employment. You will be required to relocate based on management needs for the duration of employment in this or successor positions.
• 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. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• When deployed, In accordance with AR 690-11, this position has been designated as "Emergency-Essential". Emergency-Essential designation takes precedence over any transportation agreement or military recall status.
• This position requires the incumbent to have the ability to possess and maintain a government credit card.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid vehicle operator's license per Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) country of assignment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Current Army Employees Only.

Note: External Non-Army Employees and Others, please apply under announcement number MCGP-26-13062798-MP, Link as follows:

Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 3 Years by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. This position can be made permanent without further competition.

Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Temp appointment will be appointed/converted into a Temp appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Applying electronics or industrial engineering principles to assist in developing repair or modification plans for electronic systems and assemblies: 2) Reviewing technical documentation, including schematics and specification criteria to support maintenance or sustainment operations; 3) Assisting in project planning and execution such as coordinating resources or recommending alternative parts or materials for unavailable components: and/or 4) Conducting technical instruction, training or on-the-job mentoring to individuals or groups on repair procedures, quality standards or depot/field level maintenance practices. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• This position will require the incumbent to sign a Statement of Understanding (SOU) for Time Limited Assignment positions.
• 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 in 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.
• This is a(n) Engineering and Scientists (Non-Construction) Career Field 15 position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
• 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.

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 the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: