Electronics Mechanic

Physical Requirements:
A Physical Task Analysis for the position of Electronics Mechanic, WG-2604-12 conducted on 9/10/24 showed that this job requires the following tasks:
Sits occasionally (up to 30% of time)
Stands frequently (up to 70% of time)
Walks frequently (up to 70% of time)Drives seldom (up to 10% of time)
Lifts up to 10 lbs between knuckle and chest level occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
Lifts up to 20 lbs between knuckle and chest level occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
Lifts up to 20 lbs above shoulder level seldom (up to 10% of the time)
Lifts up to 30 lbs between knuckle and chest level seldom (up to 10% of the time)
Lifts up to 30 lbs above shoulder level seldom (up to 10% of the time)
Lifts up to 40 lbs from floor to knuckle height seldom (up to 10% of the time).
Lifts up to 40 lbs between knuckle and chest level seldom (up to 10% of the time).
Carries unilateral seldom (up to 10% of the time).
Carries bilateral seldom (up to 10% of the time).
Pushes/pulls up to 5 lbs of force seldom (up to 10% of the time).
Pushes/pulls greater than 10 lbs of force seldom (up to 10% of the time)
Climbs forklift steps seldom (up to 10% of the time).
Climbs stairs frequently (up to 70% of the time).
Climbs ladders frequently (up to 70% of the time).
Works at heights/balances frequently (up to 70% of the time).
Bends at waist frequently (up to 70% of the time).
Twists at waist frequently (up to 70% of the time).
Crouches/squats frequently (up to 70% of the time).
Kneels frequently (up to 70% of the time).
Crawls occasionally (up to 30% of the time).
Reaches knees to shoulders frequently (up to 70% of the time).
Reaches above shoulders frequently (up to 70% of the time).
Repetitive arm motion occurs constantly (greater than 70% of the time).
Repetitive hand motion occurs constantly (greater than 70% of the time).
Power grasp constantly (greater than 70% of the time).
Pinch grasp occasionally (up to 30% of the time).
Fine finger manipulation occurs occasionally (up to 30% of the time).
Use of foot controls required seldom (up to 10% of the time).
Ability to hear required constantly (greater than 70% of the time).
Ability to see required constantly (greater than 70% of the time).
Whole body vibration experienced seldom (up to 10% of time).
Upper extremity vibration experienced seldom (up to 10% of time).
Subject to temperature range that occurs in indoor work areas.
Up to 50% of work may occur outdoors.

AND
You must show in your experience in the online application that you possess the knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

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3. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

You must meet the screen-out element Ability To Provide Production Support Services, normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions. To meet the screen-out element, applicants must have: The ability to perform the full range of duties as an Electronics Mechanic. Duties include: inspections of electronic equipment, use test equipment to diagnose malfunctions, troubleshoot to determine cause of malfunction; Inspections include, but not limited to: smoke detectors, heat detectors, fire alarm systems, infrared detectors, ultrasonic detectors, photoelectric detectors, pressure mats, magnetic contacts, intrusion alarm control panels, two way radio alarm signaling systems; Interpret plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, repair manuals and related codes. Must be skilled in completing repairs of electronic equipment using hand and power tools. Must be able to work on your own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection.In addition, you must also obtain an average score of two (2) for the following elements for this position as addressed through the online question in order to be considered minimally qualified. Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Ability To Provide Production Support Services(screen-out), Knowledge of Equipment, Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc., Use of Test Equipment: Electronics, Theory of Electronics, Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment), Ability To Use Hand and Power Tools -Electronics, and Ingenuity (Ability To Suggest and Apply New Methods).