This position is an Open Title 5 Excepted Service Non-Uniformed Personnel position, open to the Public and to Veterans following the Minnesota National Guard Merit Placement plan. AGENCY: MN Air & Army National Guard LOCATION: Duluth SELECTION OFFICAL: William Pierce This is an Excepted Service position in the Minnesota National Guard. Membership in the National Guard is not required for employment. Competitive service employees may apply however will be converted to Excepted service if hired.

Duties

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list A ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC, WG-2602-11/12, 1. Installs, tests, repairs, overhauls, fabricates or modifies, calibrates, troubleshoots and certifies highly complex electronic systems components or subassemblies. Installs and tests highly complex electronics equipment. Performs functional tests to locate equipment malfunctions in accordance with accepted trade practices to minimize equipment downtime. Diagnoses malfunctions of systems by thoroughly analyzing operating trends and ensuring repairs are accomplished. Independently troubleshoots highly complex electronic equipment to accurately determine the nature of the problem and the extent of repair required. Troubleshoots and tests complete electronic systems by following prescribed procedures to accurately identify improper operating parameters and defective parts, and in monitoring system operation and identifying improper operating indications. Independently determines work methods and test equipment to use on routine assignments compatible with specific technical instructions and within established timeframes. Calibrates and repairs complex electronic equipment ensuring the equipment is aligned to maximize operating potential and minimize downtime. Certifies completed work and prepares all necessary paperwork required to document maintenance actions taken. May provide advice and/or technical assistance to supported organizations and lower graded workers.(60%) 2. Sets up Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) and uses this equipment to ensure operational accuracy by performing intricate and complex laboratory and/or on site calibrations and repairs of electronic systems. Uses electronic measuring equipment ranging in complexity from multimeters to complex software-controlled automatic test equipment. Included are items such as special test panels, test sets, and consoles (consisting of analog or digital computers, digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, frequency/time/phase standards, frequency counters, spectrum analyzers, digital or cathode ray tube display devices, and attenuation and power measuring devices); light, radiation, and infrared measuring devices; regulated power supplies; data display units; pulse, sweep, marker and function generators; and other special purpose test panels/equipment used in conjunction with the repair, test and troubleshooting of assigned integrated systems. Sets up and uses dimensional measuring devices involved in linear, optical, force, mass, and pressure measurements using such items as but not limited to gage blocks, micrometers, calipers, sineplates, analog or digital electronic height gages, analytical balances, hydraulic calibration presses, autocollimators, theodolites, pentaprisms, air data computers, and flow measuring standards.(20%) 3. Uses and maintains tools and equipment. Uses trade tools such as wire strippers, drills, files, dremel tools, soldering irons, and microsoldering units to remove and replace parts. Uses various precision measurement standards and instruments such as generators, oscilloscopes, meters, and analyzers to perform inspections, functional testing, and calibration of TMDE.(10%) 4. Maintains records and documents actions. Prepares all certification paperwork required and documents work assignments using PMEL Automated Maintenance System (PAMS) computer.(5%) 5. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Uses and assures proper fit and placement of required safety equipment and clothing. Performs clean-up duties such as cleaning equipment, sweeping, and returning of equipment to proper locations when not in use. Maintains awareness of lab safety procedures and identifies any observed unsafe practices and/or procedures.(5%) Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications will be evaluated based on level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of mathematical expressions and formulas including algebra and basic trigonometry for application in constructing truth tables, logic equations, power relationships, signal phasing, etc. 2. Knowledge of related electrical, mechanical, optical, pneumatic or hydraulic systems. Comprehensive knowledge of operation, capabilities and limitations of complex electronic systems complicated by a variety of multi-component assemblies and devices. 3. Knowledge of electronic theory to retrieve significant waveforms from raw data stream. 4. Skill in the selection and use of electronic testing equipment and standard hand and power tools of the electronic trade. 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 read and interpret a variety of technical data such as schematic diagrams, blueprints and technical orders relating to the electronics trade. 7. Ability to install, test, calibrate, troubleshoot, overhaul, repair, or fabricate complete electronic systems. Ability to use computer terminals to maintain records and document actions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:A minimum of 12 months as a WG-2602-11 or equivalent is required to qualify for the WG- 2602-12 level. Applicant is expected to possess the skill, knowledge and ability to demonstrate Metrology expertise with minimal Supervision, while performing accurate calibration and certification of Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE).

Education

EDUCATION:
A high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma is required. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is desired.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address MN HQ 148TH FIGHTER WING 4680 VIPER STREET DULUTH, MN 55811 US
• Name: Taryn Unterschuetz
• Phone: 651-282-4127
• Email: [email protected]