Electronic Technician
Air Force Personnel Center
Department of the Air Force
Multiple Locations
Starting at $33,394 (GS 5-14)
Multiple Appointment Types • Multiple Schedules
Open 03/28/2018 to 12/31/2018
Overview
Open & closing dates
03/28/2018 to 12/31/2018
Service
Competitive
Pay scale & grade
GS 5 - 14
Salary
$33,394 to $134,038 per year
Appointment type
Multiple Appointment Types
Work schedule
Multiple Schedules
Locations
Maxwell AFB, AL
Few vacancies
Little Rock, AR
Few vacancies
Norman, AR
Few vacancies
Davis Monthan AFB, AZ
Few vacancies
Show more locations (44)
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Telework eligible
No
This job is open to
The public
U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
Announcement number
AFPC-DHACYBER-10173471-0856
Control number
495181900
Duties
Summary
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The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical expertise to install, operate, and maintain theater air and space operations center's RF communications, and associated equipment.
Responsibilities
? Maintains and operates assigned systems and subsystems to ensure compliance with established standards and safety requirements.
? Determines when equipment malfunctions warrant shutdown of various 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.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
14
Job family (Series)
0856 Electronics Technical
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
U.S. Citizenship is required
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
Total salary varies depending on location of position
PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations
Recruitment incentives may be authorized
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
A security clearance may be required
Disclosure of Political Appointments
This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
Per National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of fiscal year FY 2017, Section 1111 modifies 5 United States Code (USC) 3326; Veterans who are retiring within 180 days of appointment effective date may require a 180 day waiver package.
Qualifications
QUALS:
FOR GS-05: One year of specialized experience to at least the GS-04 grade level under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of basic principles of Electronics Technician or related field.
OR
Successful completion of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or electronics technology
OR
3 years of study in an accredited (by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) curriculum in electronics
OR
a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree that included major study
OR
at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses. At least 12 of the 24 semester hours must have been in electronics courses.
FOR GS-06: One year of specialized experience to at least the GS-05 grade level under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes practical knowledge of technical methods to perform assignments such as carrying out limited projects that involve use of specialized complicated techniques.
OR
have one year of graduate level education directly related to the work of the position
OR
have a combination of education and specialized experience
FOR GS-07: One year of specialized experience to at least the GS-06 grade level under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge a wide range of occupational theories, principles, concepts, and practices in the technical area of electronics technology and practices, operating parameters, capabilities, and limitations of electronics systems associated calibrated, precision measuring, and test, equipment; and of systems and component design, capabilities, configurations, limitations, and functional operation and of various types of electronics logic.
OR
have one year of graduate level education directly related to the work of the position
OR
have a combination of education and specialized experience
FOR GS-08: One year of specialized experience to at least the GS-07 grade level under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of moderate complex electronic concepts and ability to convert theoretical idea to functional components and systems.
OR
have a master's or equivalent graduate degree directly related to the work of the position
FOR GS-09: One year of specialized experience to at least the GS-08 grade level under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems.
Examples of specialized experience includes practical knowledge of electronic theory, circuit, elementary physics, and engineering mechanics, and ability to apply knowledge to the design modification and repair of ground-air UHF radio communication system, satellite communication equipment, terminal(s), ground radios and peripheral equipment.
OR
have a master's or equivalent graduate degree directly related to the work of the position
FOR GS-10: One year of specialized experience to at least the GS-09 grade level under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of principles and practices of team building of the method and techniques of fact finding, analysis and resolution of complex problems.
NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-10 level.
FOR GS-11: One year of specialized experience to at least the GS-10 grade level under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems.
Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of electronics concepts, standards, principles, methods, and techniques to ensure work is in compliance with applicable regulations and quality standards.
NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-11level.
FOR GS-12: One year of specialized experience to at least the GS-11 grade level under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems.
Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of aircraft hardware, software, technical orders, specifications, computer systems and test systems.
NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 level.
FOR GS-13: One year of specialized experience to at least the GS-12 grade level under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems.
Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of operational test and evaluation organization and structure, concepts, principles, practices and applicable code, regulations, policy, and issues.
NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-13 level.
FOR GS-14: One year of specialized experience to at least the GS-13 grade level under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems.
Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the agency, squadron, LG, AFFTC policies, regulations, and directives.
NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-14 level.
OR
To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electronics-technical-series-0856/
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. Experience with of 721S, PSC-5D, PRC-117F, PRC-117G, PRC-150, URG-III, LVT-11, PRC-152, PRC-112G, EPLRS, Combat Track II, and GBS radio systems. Experience with of private IP network management. Knowledge of/experience with Radio over IP and E&M principles/systems.
2. Knowledge of a wide range of electronic principles and practices, operating parameters, capabilities, and limitations of electronic systems associated with air and space operations centers, and of systems and component design, capabilities, configurations, limitations, and functional operation; and of various types of electronics logic.
3. Knowledge of 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 system 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 computer terminals to enter and extract data 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: You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
Additional information
This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each location/ installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. This Public Notice may be used to fill positions in other equivalent pay systems (i.e., NH, NJ, NK). There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application
This public notice may be used to fill target grades "GS-05 Target GS-14".
There may be promotion potential up to the "Target grade" or equivalent.
Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.
Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. Additionally, if you are serving on a term appointment in the competitive service, you may be converted to a career or career-conditional appointment without further competition. NOTE: Current federal civilian employees may apply for this position and if selected, a break in service of at least 3 days may be required prior to appointment to this position.
Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications)
If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent." It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2. A complete Application Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number, and last four digits of your social security number.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test required
No
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this Public Notice:
Online Application - Questionnaire
Resume - must include beginning and ending month and year for each employment period
Transcripts - if qualifying based on education or positive education series
Registration/License - active, current registration/license if applicable for the position
Veterans' Preference - a copy of your DD Form 214 which must include character of service or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming 10-point preference you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of Purple Heart, if applicable) and a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference).
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How to Apply
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/31/2018.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10173471
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Agency contact information
Total Force Service Center
Phone
1-800-525-0102
Email
Address
EHA DHA
550 C Street W
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US
Next steps
After you submit your application, you will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required.
Your application will remain active through the open period of this Public Notice. Once this Public Notice closes, you must reapply.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
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