Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic Leader

Duties

• Passes on to other workers instructions received from supervisor, demonstrates proper work methods, and starts work
• Insures that needed plans, blueprints, material and tools are available, and that needed repair parts are obtained
• Provides information to supervisor on status and progress of work, causes of delays, and overall work operations and problems
• Performs comprehensive lifecycle maintenance, repair, calibration, modification, and certification of highly complex, computer based electronic test equipment and automated systems.
• Performs complex troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, overhaul, modification, and operational testing
• Diagnoses electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and electronic malfunctions in armament control and release systems
• Using specialized test equipment to verify system integrity and communication
• Repairs or replaces defective components such as integrated circuits, microprocessors, and optical sensors
• Develops, writes, and debugs test programs using manufacturer specific programming languages
• Provides senior level journeyman expertise in the reverse engineering of obsolete or unsupported electronic systems
• Executes Information Assurance (IA) and Cybersecurity duties in accordance with DoD requirements

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Required to meet ammunition certification requirements IAW AMC-R 350-4 within one year of employment.
• Must undergo physical examination and receive favorable results prior to appointment and annually thereafter
• This job requires up to 25% CONUS and OCONUS TDY travel
• Comp-TIA Security+ Certification Required within 1 year of start Date
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC-JSTD-001 Certifications Required within 1 year of start Date
• Heavy lifting requirement of up to 50lbs
• This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program in accordance with AR 600-85

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.

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• 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 Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic Leader without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform the full range of duties, which include: diagnosing, repairing, calibrating, and modifying complex electronic measurement and test systems. Guide and distribute work to a team of four or more technicians, manage software and hardware patches, and safely operate heavy material handling equipment (cranes, forklifts) to transport components up to 50 pounds under strict safety protocols. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Ability To Lead or Supervise
• Ability To Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics
• Ingenuity (Ability To Suggest and Apply New Methods)
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Theory of Electronics
• Trouble shooting (Electronic Equipment)
• Use of Test Equipment: Electronics

• Physical Effort: The work assignments require light to moderate physical effort. The mechanics frequently lift, carry, or otherwise handle items weighing up to 50 pounds (23 kilograms) independently, and occasionally in excess of 50 pounds with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. They work in a sitting position for extended periods of time, and frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and stooping is required.
• Working Conditions: The mechanics normally work in clean, well-lighted, heated, and ventilated areas, but may work at remote user locations under variable conditions. They are exposed to the possibility of electric shock, burns from electrical or radio frequency energy or hot solder, and cuts and bruises. Workers may be required to wear appropriate safety gear such as protective eyewear, and/or work within clean room environments where special garments including head coverings, shoe coverings, and gloves are 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 Logistics Functional Community 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.