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ELECTRONICS MECHANIC (D1204000)

Department of the Army

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Salinas, PR
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Job Description

PUERTO RICO NATIONAL GUARD

ARMY TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT




DUTY LOCATION: Maneuver Area Training and Equipment Site (MATES), CSJTC, Salinas, PR

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Summary


PUERTO RICO NATIONAL GUARD

ARMY TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT




DUTY LOCATION: Maneuver Area Training and Equipment Site (MATES), CSJTC, Salinas, PR

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Overview


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Accepting applications

Open 10/15/2026 to 10/29/2026

Location

Salinas, PR



1 vacancy

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Work site options

Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$31.38 - $33.99 per hour
Pay scale & grade

WU 10

Promotion potential
None





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Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Not required



Appointment type
Permanent



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Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No



Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Financial disclosure required
No


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financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.


Announcement number
PR-13090380-AR-26-080
Control number
888857400


This job is open to


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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.











Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.









Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.











Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.









National Guard and reserves

Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.





Duties


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  • This position requires military membership in the Puerto Rico Army National Guard (PRARNG).

  • Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete an online Onboarding process.




Requirements


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Conditions of employment


  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.

  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.

  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

  • Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.

  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.

  • May be required to successfully complete a TWO (2) years trial period.

  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

  • Continued employment in this position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the mandatory training specifically identified for the position.

  • Continued employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of the physical examination and periodic medical evaluation thereafter.

  • Loss of military membership will result in immediate loss of your full-time military technician position.

  • Excepted Civil Service Technicians are required to maintain a MOS and military grade that is determined by the NGB to be compatible with the assigned technician position.

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the Government Travel Credit Card (GTC) as a condition of employment.

  • Must possess a valid Puerto Rico State driver’s license to operate government motor vehicle in accordance with Service specific Vehicle Operations Directives.

  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate SECRET security clearance within ONE (1) year of appointment.

  • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

  • Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.



Qualifications



IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

This position requires military membership in the Puerto Rico Army National Guard (PRARNG). If you are not a military member of the PRARNG (i.e., Airman, civilian, active-duty Soldier, prior service, guard member from another state, reservist, IRR, State Guard, etc.), you must contact the Recruiting and Retention (R&R) Office at (787) 289-1400 extension 2015 or 2008 and request the PRARNG Military Basic Requirements (MBR) Certification. If the MBR certification is not submitted, or you do not meet the requirements to be a member of the PRARNG, your application will not be screened.



AREA OF CONSIDERATION:

HRO MUST process and clear the Department of Defense (DoD), Priority Placement Program (PPP), prior to advertising all internal and external job vacancies and promotion announcements.



AREA 1 = All permanent Warrant Officers and Enlisted members employees (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Army National Guard.

AREA 2 = All indefinite Warrant Officers and Enlisted members employees (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Army National Guard.

AREA 3 = All Warrant Officers and Enlisted currently serving members of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard.

AREA 4 = Warrant Officers and Enlisted Prior (former) members of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard.

AREA 6 = Applicants who meet all requirements to become Warrant Officers and Enlisted members of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard. (If the MBR certification is not submitted, your application will not be screened).



First round consideration will be given to Area 1 Candidates. (All other Areas will be screened only in the event that there are no qualified or recommended Candidates)



To prevent a grade inversion, military rank allowed for this position will be determined at the final evaluation of the vacancy announcement considering the military rank of the supervisor.



Acceptance of any military technician position may cause the termination of entitlements and eligibility for all military bonuses and student loan repayments. For further information you must contact the appropriate military Education Office.




DUTIES:

As a ELECTRONICS MECHANIC (D1204000), WU-2604-10, you will perform field and sustainment maintenance and repair on moderately complex electronics equipment and systems.



PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work requires frequent lifting and carrying of unassisted items weighing up to 40 pounds. Required to lift and carry items weighing more than 40 pounds with the help of material handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. Work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping. Climbing and working in high places may be required. Some work may require the aid of magnifying lenses, eye loops, and microscopes to accomplish repairs on miniature components.



WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is typically performed in well-lighted, heated, and ventilated areas. Work may be in high and restricted places, under conditions of heat and cold, and/or outside in inclement weather. Exposed to the possibility of electric shock, burns, and to cuts and bruises.



QUALIFICATIONS:

You will lose consideration for the position if your application does not include all the information/documents requested on the vacancy announcement. The USAJOBS Resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you met the required GENERAL and SPECIALIZED experience. Experiences copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and will disqualify you from the position. National Guard military (part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements. The applicant is credited with actual number of months the member has been in the National Guard provided such service is related to the position to be filled.



GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Experience or training which demonstrates the applicant's knowledge of electrical or electronic theory, knowledge of common testing procedures, skill in the use of hand tools of the electronics trade, and skill in reading schematics.



SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Applicant must possess at least ONE (1) year in the occupational series 2604 or the equivalent EIGHTEEN (18) months of specialized experience performing or supervising duties such as performing mechanical repairs; alignments and troubleshooting the electronic, electrical, modules and interconnecting cables of a variety of combat and tactical and communication equipment; removing and replacing defective electrical, electronic and mechanical components; diagnosing problems and determining needed repairs for malfunctions in electronic equipment or systems; interpreting moderately complex drawings, specifications and schematics of complete systems; isolating faulty assemblies, cables, wiring harnesses and modules to component level for repair or replacement and using special and common hand tools, power tools and gauges to make intricate repairs; using test equipment to locate, diagnose, and repair malfunctions; performing administrative functions in establishing and maintaining maintenance records on equipment maintained or repaired.


Education



There are NO educational requirements for this position at this time.


Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered, or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).


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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits


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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated


You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.



Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.



Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):Trouble shooting (Electronic Equipment) and Use of Test Equipment: Electronics


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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.


Review our benefits


Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents

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TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES:

1. Online USAJOBS Resume - Your resume in ENGLISH showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed we accept resumes that are no longer than TWO (2) pages in length. USAJOBS Help Center | What should I include in my federal resume?



2. Online Questionnaire (mandatory).



3. For permanent / Indefinite employee of the PRARNG (Tenure 1, 2 or 3), submit your SF-50 with this application (Refer to block 24).



4. Currently serving or former members of the PRARNG may establish eligibility submitting DD 214, NGB Form 23 or 22A with this application (Discharge from service must be Honorable or General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions).



5. PRARNG MBR Certification (mandatory for civilians, active-duty Soldiers, prior service, guard members from another state, reservist, IRR, PR State Guard, etc.); (Not required for permanent employees or traditional soldiers of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard).



6. Official/Student transcript showing conferred degree (if applicable).



7. Additional documentation (if required in the vacancy announcement).



FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE CONSIDERATION.


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:




Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.




Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.


How to Apply


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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13090380



A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.



To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.



Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.



After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.



Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.



To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information



JOSE CAPO-HERNANDEZ




Phone
787-289-1400 X1489
Email
jose.g.capohernandez.mil@army.mil
Address
PR Maneuver Area Training and Equipment Site

CSJMTC

Salinas, PR 00751

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Next steps


Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

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