The primary purpose of this position is to maintain systems and equipment used for sensing, detecting, measuring, recording, and displaying meteorological phenomena. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

Maintains assigned meteorological systems and subsystems to ensure compliance with USAF and federally established standards and safety requirements. Determines when equipment malfunctions warrant shutdown of various meteorological systems. Provides technical guidance, training, and assistance to other technicians and conducts on-the-job (OJT) training to apprentices in all phases of work. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license requires for the position.
• Employee must be available to work alternative work schedules (e.g. Maxiflex).
• Employee will be subject to recall after normal duty hours to respond to a major system failure or significant equipment outage.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station by vehicle or military/commercial aircraft to provide emergency back-up maintenance support at other sites/military installations.
• Completion of a basic electronic equipment repair course and a minimum of four years experience maintaining meteorological systems and equipment are highly desirable.
• This position is designated a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. (Cont'd)
• Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available.
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• A pre-employment physical examination is a condition of employment.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions, Electronics Technical Series 0856. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-08, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes practical knowledge of a wide range of meteorological systems, equipment, methods, principles, requirements, work techniques, practices, and skill in applying standardized, analytical, and evaluative methods and techniques sufficient to: Install, modify, test, repair, overhaul, calibrate, maintain, and evaluate performance of complex integrated and interfacing meteorological systems. Develop and recommend changes in procedures and technical instructions for well-precedented, factual, procedural, and/or recurring issues. Make informed decisions to determine when equipment malfunctions warrant shutdown of various systems. Analyze segments of broader issues or problems, such as an understanding of how equipment interfaces with other equipment. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of two (2) full years of graduate education or a master's degree in a field directly related which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience as described above may be used to qualify for this position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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-08 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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. Knowledge of a wide range of electronic principles and practices, functions, operating parameters, capabilities, and limitations of electronic systems applicable to meteorological systems and equipment. 2. Knowledge of systems and equipment used for sensing, detecting, measuring, processing, recording, and displaying meteorological phenomena (e.g. AN/FMQ-19, AN/FMQ-22, Automated Surface Observing System). 3. Knowledge of applicable safety regulations; procedures, and practices. 4. Skill in the interpretation of technical data such as drawings, schematics, blueprints, and specifications of complete electronic systems; in analyzing problems in integrated/interfacing systems involving numerous complex circuits; and in using complex electronic and electromechanical test and measuring equipment using integrated test functions for different purposes. 5. Ability to modify standard procedures, adapt equipment or techniques, and make departures from previous approaches to solve technical problems or improve performance for highly complex electronic systems; to trace electronics logic from one system to another; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships to represent the organization in a professional manner. 6. Ability to use computers and associated software to enter/retrieve to maintain records and document actions. 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

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 McConnell AFB 53147 Kansas Street Ste 102 McConnell AFB, KS 67221 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]