Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. Have the ability to perform common Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic duties, such as: Maintaining complex computer-based systems and automated test equipment; performing operational checkout of electronic test instruments and equipment to ensure precise functionality; calibrating instruments such as attenuators, generators, modulators, digital volt-meters, sampling scopes, frequency synthesizers, etc. Prepare detailed diagrams and schematics to facilitate repair and maintenance of electronic equipment, and diagnose individual circuit-failures within complex electronic system components using precision test equipment. Ability to work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• PHYSICAL EFFORT

Work assignments require light to moderate physical effort. There is frequent lifting, carrying and handling of items weighing 10-40 pounds and occasionally over 40 pounds. Work is performed in a sitting position for extended periods and frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching is required.

• WORKING CONDITIONS