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 perform inspection, maintenance, repair, modification, calibration, and certification of Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment.

Duties

- Troubleshoots, repairs, overhauls, modifies, tests, and calibrates a variety of standard and nonstandard electronic test equipment. - Provides advice and technical assistance to supported organizations. - Uses and maintains tools. - Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. - Maintains records and documents actions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Will be required to work rotating shifts, uncommon tour of duty, overtime and perform standby duties. Will be subject to on-call or recall due to contingencies or emergencies.
• Required to fly in military and commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty (TDY) assignments.
• Required to work at various locations within the group and base.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Safeguards classified or sensitive budget and computer systems related information and/or files.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain civilian and military driver's license.
• Required to have a high degree of manual dexterity, eye to hand coordination, prolonged standing, walking, and normal color vision.
• Required to support other units in performing on or off equipment maintenance.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• Superior Quals may be considered.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-2600 Electronic Equipment Installation and Maintenance Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of an ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC without more than normal supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of operating electronic principles involved in the production and utilization of oscillations over a broad range of frequencies; signal and waveform behavior, distortion, and amplification; pulse, trigger, and synchronization techniques; and a variety of display and indication methods. 2. Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures. Knowledge of the make-up, operation, and use of a variety of equipment such as microwave equipment, radar and missile test consoles, high frequency sampling and storage oscilloscopes, distortion analyzers, recording oscillographs, and digital delay generators. 3. Knowledge of the methods and techniques of precise measurement of electrical and electronic quantities and relationships such as standing wave ratio, power, impedance, reactance, and attenuation. Skill in tracing signals and voltage paths, and in the analysis of waveform characteristics such as timing, duration, frequency, and phasing. 4. Skill in test set-ups to isolate malfunctions and check performance characteristics of special or unique test panels or mockups. Skill in using and maintaining hand tools such as drills, chassis punches, wrenches, soldering irons, and micro soldering units to remove and replace circuit parts. 5. Ability to apply established techniques and methods of repair, testing, alignment, and calibration of equipment, which serves as test equipment or precision measurement standards, and utilize electronic circuits to measure electronic or electrical quantities to determine the performance characteristics and accuracy of other instruments and equipment. 6. Ability to install major modifications to instruments and equipment. Ability to work closely with others. Ability to use computer terminals to maintain records and document actions. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Frequently lifts and carries, unassisted, items weighing up to 40 pounds. Sometimes required to lift and carry items weighing more than 40 pounds with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. The work requires working in a sitting position for extended periods of time, and frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping is required. Some work may require the aid of magnifying lenses, eye loops, and microscopes to accomplish repairs on miniature components. WORKING CONDITIONS: Employee typically works in well lighted, heated, and ventilated areas. May be required to work at remote user locations under variable conditions or within clean room environments where special garments including head coverings, shoe coverings, and gloves are required. Exposed to the possibility of electric shock; burns from electrical or RF energy or hot solder; and cuts and bruises. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address JBLM - McChord Field 100 Col Joe Jackson Blvd Suite 1006 JBLM - McChord Field, WA 98438 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]