You will serve as an ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (ATC SYSTEMS) in the Ground Electronics Maintenance Division of NAVAL AIR STATION. This is a RE-ADVERTISEMENT of Announcement Number:ST-12238172-24-ACT. Applicants that have previously applied NEED to re-apply to this announcement.

Duties

You will conduct functional tests to diagnose the extent and location of Air Traffic Control (ATC) Data Networking Systems malfunctions. You will implement preventative and corrective maintenance by diagnosing radar and communication systems malfunctions and operating difficulties. You will analyze electronic communication systems to determine design or operational problems. You will conduct on-the-job (OJT) training to required personnel relating to Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems.

Requirements

• 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 CPR certification.
• 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 is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.

Qualifications

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS Outside applicants claiming VEOA and VRA (i.e., those without current or prior Federal competitive or excepted service) must meet specialized experience requirements equivalent to the (GS-10) grade level in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 level in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: 1) Analyzing, investigating, testing, repairing, adjusting, diagnosing, and verifying certification of an individual or a combination of complex systems; 2) Repairing airfield electronic equipment, air traffic control systems, radars, instrument approach systems, navigational aids, and communications systems to solve complex technical problems or improve system performance; 3) Evaluating equipment design to improve or enhance circuit and system operation; 4) Evaluating equipment design to improve or enhance circuit and system operation; 5) Independently collecting data identifying system trends and determining system degradation and submitting design modifications; and 6) Performing site certification of ATC and Airfield Landing systems. NOTE: YOUR ANSWER MUST BE FULLY SUPPORTED BY THE EXPERIENCE DESCRIBED IN YOUR RÉSUMÉ INTERNAL APPLICANTS Applicants who are current or prior Federal competitive or excepted service employees must meet specialized experience requirements equivalent to the (GS-09) grade level in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: 1) Reviewing technical airfield electronic work for compliance with regulations; 2) Troubleshooting and repairing airfield electronic equipment, air traffic control systems, radars, instrument approach systems, navigational aids, and communications systems to solve complex technical problems or improve system performance; 3) Evaluating equipment design to improve or enhance circuit and system operation; 4) Using applicable test equipment, test methods and practices as related to the Air Traffic Control equipment and systems, including safety precautions; 5) Assist with performing site certification of ATC and Airfield Landing systems; and 6) Applying knowledge of Naval Air Traffic Control, air navigation aids and landing systems NOTE: YOUR ANSWER MUST BE FULLY SUPPORTED BY THE EXPERIENCE DESCRIBED IN YOUR RÉSUMÉ Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Electronics Technical Series 0856 (opm.gov) General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov) 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.

Contacts

• Address NAVAL AIR STATION NAS Meridan, MS 39301 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]