Summary You will serve as an ELECTRONIC MECHANIC in the Production Trades Division, Industrial Execution Department of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST. Responsibilities You will perform depot level overhaul, disassembly, repair, modification, assembly, testing, troubleshooting; alignment, installation and maintenance on electronic systems of greater complexity which includes maintaining proto@type systems. You will maintain ongoing proto@type systems as well as implement maintenance and repair procedures on major modifications of systems previously assigned to the activity. You will work from manufacturer's specifications, schematics, block diagrams, and technical orders, determine the operation of circuits, locate points from which to take readings, and analyze circuit layout to complete necessary visual inspection. You will assist engineering personnel in developing, debugging, or modifying diagnostic programs by recommending changes, identifying and investigating contradictions between test specifications or test requirement documents and test programs. You will use a variety of test equipment such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, signal/pulse generators, oscilloscopes, and power supplies to isolate component defects. You will install and connect control motors, generators, inverters, relays, distribution panels, junction boxes, switches, circuit breakers, fuses, terminal strips flexible conduit, cabling for radio, navigation and radar systems. You will provide technical assistance to lower-level electronics mechanics, assist higher grade workers in the more complex overhaul, modification, installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of complete systems/subsystems, and components. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION: 1) independently performing on-aircraft maintenance, including the installation, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of complex avionics systems; 2) demonstrating a thorough, practical knowledge of advanced electronic theory and principles as they apply to digital and analog circuits, airborne navigation and communication systems, and integrated electronic systems 3) interpreting technical data and schematics to diagnose system-wide issues and isolate faults to the component level; 4) using judgment and analysis to plan and execute maintenance procedures, document actions, and effectively utilize standard and specialized electronic test equipment. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Additional Information This position requires rotating shift work. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. This position requires exposure to high noise levels. Incumbent must be able to lift, carry, and push/pull objects weighing 15-44lbs. Any weight above 40lbs will not be attempted unaided. Workplace subject to various noise levels exceeding 85 DBA. Incumbent may be exposed to possibility of electric shock, burns, and cuts/bruises. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
