Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position, Electronics Technician, GS-0856-12, is to perform technical engineering troubleshooting, reviews, and evaluations in support of electronic commodity production facilities, the purpose of which is to evaluate and improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity of maintenance squadrons within the Air Force.

Duties

Interpret requirements, define procedures, and validate methods for planning, delivery, and execution of unique processes to meet production requirements using a broad range of concepts, practices, regulations, policies, and precedents. Use practical knowledge and technical skills in applying electronic methods, techniques, procedures, and polices to design, construct, and test one-of-a-kind electronic equipment needed for test and verification of aerospace units and assets. Serve as a technical consultant to resolve complex problems which are beyond the scope and knowledge of the production shop mechanics and technicians. Serves as the principle technical contact with engineering, systems program office, and contractor representatives and coordinates, as required, to resolve technical problems and issues. Perform source selection duties assisting Senior Engineers in drafting Performance Work Statements and Statements of Work.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This position may require travel.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-0856, Electronics Technical Series. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Performing work involving applying knowledge of the techniques and theories characteristic of electronics, such as a knowledge of basic electricity and electronic theory, algebra, and elementary physics; knowledge of electronic equipment design, development, evaluation, testing, installation, and maintenance; and knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, operations, design, characteristics, and functional use of a variety of types and models of electronic equipment and systems related to, but less than, a full professional knowledge of electronic engineering. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) or will have one year within 120 days of closing of this announcement,of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-11), or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes use of broad technical knowledge of a wide range of electronics, concepts, principles, standards, and methods sufficient to determine and/or execute actions for a wide range of technical assignments. Applying knowledge of avionics, ground systems, and support equipment, and including the use of schematic diagrams, variety of test equipment, and application of appropriate electronic formulas involved in such duties as testing, troubleshooting, modifying, designing, calibrating, installing, maintaining, repairing, constructing, developing, and instructing on electronic equipment, or similar functions. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. Due to the use of 120 day rosters, applicants within 120 days of completion of TIG requirements are encouraged to apply. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of integrated air-vehicles, ground systems, and support equipment. Knowledge of electronics concepts, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment. Knowledge of electronics as it pertains to the design, development, and documentation of hardware/software products. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Ability to analyze data and establish requirements for technical objectives and characteristics. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is a mix of sedentary and some physical exertion. Some work may require periods of walking, standing, bending, climbing, or driving a motor vehicle and work may be conducted in nighttime or industrial areas. Incumbent may carry light items such as books, instruments, and other similar materials not exceeding 25 pounds without human or mechanical assistance. Work may also include occasional soldering requirement. Climbing is limited to building stairs or step stools to access the top of A TE. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for items such as, but not limited to soldering, exposure to Liquid Nitrogen (for environmental testing) and hearing protection for certain operational environments. Work is conducted in a cubicle environment, lab environment, and in production areas that could involve long periods of standing. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals. The work may also involve exposure to conditions in laboratories, production facilities or industrial sites requiring normal safety precautions exposure to conditions in laboratories, production facilities or industrial sites requiring normal safety precautions exposure to conditions in laboratories, production facilities or industrial sites requiring normal safety precautions.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Hill AFB 7437 6th Street Bldg 430, Rm 119 Hill AFB, UT 84056 US
• Name: Hill AFB DP2YHM
• Phone: (801) 586-4683
• Email: [email protected]