Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the senior lead technician responsible for accomplishing work related to evaluation, testing, installation, maintenance, and repair of Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic equipment (TMDE), Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), associated interfaces, related technical data, and electronic systems.

Duties

Research, plans, and executes projects to effect solutions for design and/or operational test equipment problems encountered during production. Provides support to production workers. Under direction of senior engineers, performs technical research necessary to define solutions for modernization or replacement of aging or obsolete equipment. Serves as specialist to assigned electronic test equipment. Plans, designs, and fabricates test equipment to be used in testing of electronic systems and equipment. Participates in discussions, meetings or serves on panels or committees. Complies with AS9100, health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes evaluating, testing, installing, maintaining and repairing of Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) associated interfaces, related technical data and electronic systems. NOTE: 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. 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. 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: 1. Advance technical knowledge of electronic concepts, principles, and practices. 2. Knowledge of integrated electronic, pneumatic, optical, and mechanical systems. 3. Knowledge of operations, products, services, needs, and goals of the program(s) and the organizations studied or served, and related customers, functions, resources, and users. 4. Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders. 5. Skill in interpreting drawings, specifications, schematics, and other technical data applicable to complex integrated electronic systems and associated software, test equipment, facilities, etc. 6. Skill in the set-up, operation, maintenance, repair, and calibration of computer controlled ATE in varied and controlled environments. 7. Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures in a variety of situations and recommends timely and economical solutions. 8. Ability to plan and organize work and coordinate with engineering, production shops, and other disciplines. 9. Ability to use computers to operate and program ATE and document administrative actions. 10. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and maintain good working relations. 11. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. 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: Work requires some walking, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, and reaching involved in activities such as carrying of miscellaneous items. Employee may be occasionally required to lift heavy items up to 25 pounds and work in cramped or awkward positions. Must be able to distinguish colors and shades of colors to distinguish color codes. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is usually performed in a typical office setting or laboratory containing electronic equipment. Subject is exposed to potential dangers of shock/bums form electrical/RF energy hazards, burns form soldering irons/circuit components, and cuts/bruises from the use of hand tools. Noise level in laboratory may be higher than in the office environment. Normal safety precautions for these environments are required.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address AF Sustainment Center 3001 Staff Drive Tinker AFB, OK 73145 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]