Electronics Technician

Specialized Experience
In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the minimum qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.

For GS-09: You must possess one year specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-8 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Experience in applying a wide range of technical methods, techniques, and principles of electronics and equipment sufficient to work with complex systems and/or subsystems; OR Experience and ability to interpret readings from diagnostic equipment to identify potential problem areas of remote sensing parameters and be able to troubleshoot moderately complex problems and apply corrective actions; OR Experience in computer application theory and programming characteristics, computer communications and the use of fault isolation software programs to assist in troubleshooting techniques. OR Experience in applying a wide range of technical methods, techniques, and principles of electronics and equipment sufficient to work with complex systems and/or subsystems.
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Education - Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, electronics technology or a related field that is directly related to the work of the position.
OR
Combination of Education and Specialized Experience as described above.

For GS-10: You must possess one year specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Experience in performing maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, testing, calibration, installation, and design modification of a variety of electronic systems, equipment, and components AND Experience in coordinating internally and externally with other departments or agencies.

For GS-11: You must possess one year specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-10 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Experience in performing complex maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, testing, calibration, installation, and design modification of a variety of electronic systems, equipment, and components AND Experience in leadership duties, such as directing work to be accomplished and coordinating internally and externally with other departments or agencies.

Salary Information:
GS-9: $59,966 to $77,955
GS-10: $66,036 to $85,844
GS-11: $72,553 to $94,317

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.

If selected at the lower grade, subsequent promotion to the next grade level will be processed without further competition dependent upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties.

Physical Demands: Duties involve routine and recurring lifting of moderately heavy items weighing up to 50lbs., occasionally, requires heavy lifting (75 lbs. or more), moving of equipment, installation of RAWS equipment. The incumbent will also be required to remove and replace intricate electronic and electro- mechanical components while looking through a magnifying glass.

Work Environment: The incumbent works primarily in an indoor electronics repair environment. Field work on occasions is hazardous requiring the incumbent to work in difficult operating conditions such as mountainous terrain or desert environments. Incumbent may be required to fly in helicopters to remote areas often under adverse weather conditions. Incumbent may also be exposed to severe
environmental conditions such as extremely hot or cold temperatures, along with rain, snow, wind, etc. The incumbent will carefully adhere to all safety procedures to mitigate hazards encountered.

Concurrent Announcement: This announcement is being advertised concurrently under number FAMP-24-12447076-LAS for status candidates and special hiring authority eligibles. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

Incentives:
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment.