About the Position: This Electronics Technician position is located at U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC), Warfighter Directorate with duty location of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. (merit)

Duties

Serve as an electronics technician responsible for the troubleshooting of air traffic control communications. Serve as an electronics technician responsible for the troubleshooting of navigational aid systems. Execute air traffic control evaluation experiments for the organization. Provide support to an air traffic control tower for the organization. Recommend solutions to the resolution of problems related to areas such as air traffic control communications and navigational aid systems.

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• Overtime will be required as needed.
• Business travel up to 15% is required.
• This position has been designated as a testing designated position, therefore requires initial drug testing and random testing thereafter.
• Must obtain and maintain Air Traffic Control (ATC) Maintenance Certification.
• Must participate in the Medical Surveillance Program.
• Must complete a Physical examination prior to hiring and annually thereafter.
• Must be able, and willing, to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as rubber boots, coveralls, goggles, aprons, gloves, hearing protection or helmet, etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs or more.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Conduct testing of air traffic control systems equipment to ensure functionality; 2) Diagnose causes of air traffic control systems equipment malfunction; AND 3) Conduct training for employees on the repair of air traffic control systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower level/grade position in the federal service (NJ-03/GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to DetailOral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingTechnical Competence

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address AD-APF-W4QUAA US ARMY ABERDEEN TEST CENTER DO NOT MAIL Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk