THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for an ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (TITLE 5), T7010000 and is part of the Oregon Air National Guard 142d Wing, National Guard.

Duties

As an ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (TITLE 5), GS-0856-11, performs technical work in the maintenance, continuous operation, technical functioning and performance certification of electronic systems used in airways navigation and air traffic control. This includes performing work involved in a program of preventive and corrective maintenance, analysis of system performance, development and submission of recommendations for system improvements, and restoration of service in the event of failure. 1. Performs on-site maintenance and independent certification of complete systems or subsystems and components of electronic navigational aids and communications systems used in air traffic control for arriving and departing aircraft. Ensures equipment is functioning within prescribed tolerances and parameters. Exercises authority to withdraw malfunctioning systems or subsystems from service until such time as the equipment is functioning properly again. Equipment typically but not exclusively maintained and certified includes: air traffic control external communications equipment, UHF/VHF/FM radios, radio transceivers, remote transmitters, voice switches, primary and secondary crash alarm systems, rotating beacon, and Instrument Landing System (ILS). Participates in fielding and installation of new air traffic control facilities and equipment as well as modification, relocation or changing existing system configuration to conform to specific requirements. 2. Diagnoses causes of unusual navigational equipment through the application of advanced electronic theory and system analysis procedures and the utilization of special electronic test equipment. Performs complex maintenance pertaining to electronic navigational and communication equipment. Reads and interprets a complex circuit and schematic diagrams, tests, aligns, and calibrates equipment to meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards. Traces circuit continuity through various stages of equipment. Replaces faulty major components and individual parts. Adjusts operation of such items as relays, dials, and controls. Performs operational tests of repaired equipment to assure proper functioning. Determines field expedients of substitutes for use in emergency situations and during actual or imminent instrument flying conditions. Performs synchronization and calibration of radar and plotting equipment. Participates in flight checking of systems by standing by on site, analyzing information, and making equipment adjustments. Corrects malfunctions developing in the system to properly restore service and minimize period of unavailability of air navigation system used as direct guidance to air traffic and air/ground communications system utilized in advisory and control messages to and exchange of information with aircraft pilots. Accomplishes equipment modifications. Recommends modifications for agency adoption where such changes might eliminate recurrent malfunctioning, failures, or improve system performance. Determines physical substitutes for component parts in short supply and makes temporary circuit changes to accommodate the substitute, which preserving prescribed operation during emergencies. 3. Conducts or participates in site surveys for technical characteristics to determine best location for new or relocated air traffic control facilities. Plans, designs, and modifies or elaborates upon basic electronic designs in the installation of new air traffic control facilities. Determines cable routing, terminations and equipment placement for best installation and operations. Designs and reengineers systems configuration to integrate incompatible equipment into the systems, incorporate special required features and otherwise adapt systems to conform to specific air traffic control situations. Designs, draws schematic diagrams, fabricates and installs complete communication control systems. Periodically rehabilitates systems to eliminate deteriorating conditions and incorporate new and updated features. Identifies and resolves problems concerning interference between electromagnetic radiation from several sources, audio interference and quality with complex audio control and switching systems. Identifies and resolves problems concerning geographic coverage of transmitters and receiving equipment in relation to antenna location and equipment in relation to elevation. Orders and maintains parts and supplies for operation and maintenance of shop equipment and facilities. Organizes and maintains records and logs on equipment, facilities and parts. Incumbent is required to operate and perform operator maintenance on government vehicle in performance of assigned duties. 4. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• 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.
• The duties of this job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Federal employment suitability required and determined by a background investigation before appointment to position.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain the necessary security clearance for the position.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; shift work and/or overtime may be required.
• Mission Essential: subject to call back and work during nights, weekends, holidays, emergencies, and outside normal operating hours. Positions are operationally essential to aviation operations at the assigned airfield.
• TEMPORARY - NTE 30 Sep 2024. This position is temporary unless funding is available and extension is approved by HR, or the position converts to indef or permanent status. Selectee may convert to indef or perm status without further competition.

Qualifications

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1: All on board permanent and indefinite T5 federal employees within the Oregon National Guard Area 2: All on board permanent and indefinite T32 federal technicians within the Oregon National Guard Area 3: All current non-permanent technicians/employees (T5 and T32) of the Oregon National Guard Area 4: All current and former members of the Oregon National Guard (former members must provide documentation showing membership in the Oregon National Guard such as an NGB 22 or DD214) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: This series covers technical positions supervising, leading, or 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Must have one year of experience equivalent to at least next lower grade level (GS-09) that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. QUALITY RANKING FACTOR - Experience working on a TACAN system will be considered as part of higher level qualifications. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Electronics Engineering Problem Solving Technical Competence

Contacts

• Address Oregon Air National Guard 142d Wing 6801 NE Cornfoot Rd Portland, OR 97218 US
• Name: Angela Lewis
• Phone: 971-355-3304
• Email: [email protected]