ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties You will Calibrate/Certify/Repair of standards and test equipment, in accordance with Metrology Procedures and Manufacturer Repair Manuals, which cover a wide range of technologies and equipment. You will assist with the engineering assessment of CWI Quality Assurance Program for calibration and repair. You will perform analysis of measurement accuracy over the life span of hardware. You will conduct analysis associated with the Quality Assurance Program in accordance with calibration/repair instructions as well as calibration laboratory certification requirements. You will provide logistical support, configuration management, and conduct spare parts analysis for the customer equipment and calibration laboratory standards. You will maintain equipment recall database and test equipment/standards inventory. You will assist with engineering studies in support of new methods for calibration. You will evaluate design proposals and hardware implementation for advanced system concepts. You will ensure National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) traceability for electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical measurements and calibration/repair certification is maintained. You will provide technical information/assistance to calibration customers that include Naval Weapons Station Yorktown Torpedo and Missile Maintenance production facilities, Navy Munitions Command Yorktown and Mayport RADIAC. You will provide technical information/assistance to calibration customers that include , Weapons Systems Support Program component repair, and the Naval Weapons Support Center Continuous Wave llluminator Program. You will report all engineering data in detailed form to be included in final engineering reports. You will conduct analysis on instruments to establish a baseline for trending information. These assignments apply to individual, groups or types of instruments. You will maintain calibration/repair history data files for each test set/system. You will evaluate proposed/implemented design changes for both hardware and software. Assist in performing component/subassembly failure analysis. You will develop/conduct testing in support of engineering decisions relating the accuracy of unit measurement to acceptable performance. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license. You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. 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. Qualifications To qualify for the ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN, GS-0856-09, your resume must demonstrate at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience installing, testing and maintaining complex electronics equipment; Experience analyzing instructions for the repair, modification and maintenance of equipment and related test-set equipment; Experience diagnosing equipment malfunctions through the use of system analysis, test equipment and schematics; Experience analyzing system, equipment or component operations to verify performance is within designated certification parameters. NOTE: THIS INFORMATION MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION. There are individual occupational requirements: Electronics Technical Series 0856 (opm.gov) Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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 FOR THE GS-09 THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED WITH THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION: Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree meets the requirements for GS-9. (related to the position) Must provide college transcripts with application. Additional information 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 option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. 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: 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: 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. Benefits Help 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 window Learn 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. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: ORAL COMMUNICATION
RESEARCH
SUSTAINMENT
TESTING AND EVALUATION
TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT . click apply for full job details

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