Summary
This position is located in the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), Marine Operations (MO), with 10 vacancies in Honolulu, HI, Newport, OR, Newport, RI, Norfolk, VA, or Pascagoula, MS.
This position is also announced under vacancy number OMAO-24-12168009-DE, which is open to all US Citizens or Nationals. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.
Clarification from the agency
Open to current or former Federal employees w/perm comp status; OR those eligible under a special or noncomp appointing authority (e.g., VRA, disabled, Pathways Interns & Recent Grads who are elig for noncomp conversion, etc.); OR current or former employees who are serving, or previously served, on temp or term appt in a land mgmt agency; OR veterans with preference or have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after approx 3yrs or more of continuous active service.
Duties
Unique circumstances: This is an Open Continuous recruitment; to be open for one year. The application review periods will occur after after the following days of announcements being open: 14 days, 90 days, 90 days, 90 days, 81 days. This position requires Drug Testing. This position is in the bargaining unit.
As an Electronics Technician, you will perform the following duties:
- Develop and devise mission and ship operation support and maintenance. Maintain shipboard navigation, communications, scientific instrumentation and acoustic systems in support of scientific projects. Serve as the expert in determining equipment status and repair failed equipment while underway. Complete administrative documents including status reports and pre-underway checklists. Contribute to design studies, devise improvements to subsystems, develop technical equipment or software, and analyze test results.
- Serve as a rotating electronics technician for shipboard field operations aboard scientific ships. Provide technical support in measurement science, instrumentation design as well as in printed circuit layout, equipment fabrication, and component/system integration. Coordinate casualty report items and provide onboard technical support reports. Provide feedback to contractors regarding electronic and mission system equipment.
- Provide oversight of assigned electronic work spaces and storage areas. Perform equipment repairs, conduct acceptance tests, and perform quality assurance of equipment and systems. Use appropriate shipboard maintenance program to administer and maintain the inventory control of spare parts and process repair requests. Provide expert guidance to Personal Computer (PC) users and support for communications devices.
- Ensure accurate calibration of ship sensor and equipment to meet mission schedule. Prepare draft or final technical documents, drawings and maintenance plans on newly installed systems using approved format and structure. Review past equipment issues and look for ways to improve reliability. Plan, develop and prioritize winter in-port work lists and dock-side maintenance plans.
NOTE: These duties are described at the full performance level of the ZT-4; the ZT-3 is developmental leading to such performance.
Conditions of Employment
This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). This system replaced the Federal GS pay plan and structure. Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band.
The ZT-3 is equivalent to the GS-9/10.
The ZT-4 is equivalent to the GS-11/12.
* A one year probationary period may be required.
* Payment of relocation expenses is not authorized.
* Payment of relocation incentives OR recruitment incentives may be authorized. Note: Relocation incentives are for current federal employees only.
*This position is in the bargaining unit. This position is covered by IBEW Local 932 (3843).
Key Requirements:
- Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
- Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
- Selectee may be subject to serving a one-year probationary period.
- More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information.
- Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
- Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license & safe driving record.
- Because this position requires travel for official business, the selectee will be required to apply for a charge card within 30 calendar days of appointment. Individuals who have delinquent account balances from a previous Government charge card will be required to satisfy their existing obligation before a new card can be issued.
- This position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
- A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
- Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.
- If you are a Federal employee applying for a promotion (under merit promotion procedures) you must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Qualifications
Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy
EDUCATION: There is no positive education requirement for this position.
Physical Requirements:
This position has physical requirements.
- Requires ability to climb 25 foot mast, prolong bending, stooping, standing and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Condition of Employment:
This position requires the operation of a Federal motor vehicle.
- Valid state driver's license to operate a government vehicle in completion of assigned tasks.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.
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.
To qualify at the ZT-3 or GS-09 level:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZT-2 pay band or GS-08 grade level work in the Federal service. Specialized experience must include ALL of the following:
- Troubleshooting, diagnosing, analyzing, or identifying malfunctions with electronics systems to determine the source and cause of the problem;
- Completing maintenance and troubleshooting for integrated electronics systems such as radar, Very high frequency (VHF), Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Navigation, or interior communications systems;
- Collaborating with a team of technical experts to plan and perform electronics system installations; and
- Providing hardware or software support for Personal Computer (PC) users or communication devices.
To qualify at the ZT-4 or GS-11 level:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZT-3 pay band or GS-10 grade level work in the Federal service. Specialized experience must include ALL of the following:
- Completing and managing preventative maintenance programs for ship electronics systems including scientific sensors, communications systems and navigation equipment;
- Planning and coordinating ship system and equipment installations and calibrations;
- Resolving technical issues and providing hardware or software support for Personal Computer (PC) users or communication devices; and
- Drafting maintenance plans or technical documents for installed electronic systems or equipment.
Education
There is no education requirement/substitution for this position.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice questions).However, your resume or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. The best-qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview. The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response:
- Computers and Electronics
- Electrical
- Electronics Engineering
- Technical Competence
Due weight shall be given to performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3), during the interview/selection process conducted by the hiring manager. If referred, all relevant documents including performance appraisals and awards submitted with your application package will be forwarded to the hiring official for review.
NOTE: If it is determined that you have rated yourself higher than is supported in your description of experience and/or education as described in your resume/application, or that your resume or application is incomplete, you may be rated ineligible and/or not qualified.
To preview the announcement questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12168010
Required documents may be: (1) uploaded directly from your desktop; or (2) uploaded directly from your USAJOBS stored attachments.
- A complete application package includes a resume, required documents and completion of the vacancy announcement questionnaire. Please see this guidance: What to include in your resume
- You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose, for each work experience at a minimum, your resume must include; job title(s) (including job series and grade, if federal); description of duties or work performed; education; starting and ending dates (month and year); and hours worked per week and/or full-time or part-time. If identifying as part-time you must state the number of hours per week. (NOTE: A full-time work schedule requires most employees to work 33-40 hours during the work week. A part-time schedule requires an employee to work less than full-time, but for a specific number of hours (usually 16-32 hours per administrative work week) on a prearranged scheduled tour of duty.)
- SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action: If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must provide the most current Notification of Personnel Action (Form SF-50) that verifies career/career-conditional status, title, series and grade (do not submit an Award SF-50). Also provide the SF-50 that reflects the highest grade level held on a permanent basis or the full performance level of your current position, whichever is higher. Failure to do so will result in an ineligible rating.
- Veteran's documentation: If you are requesting consideration under Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) you must submit a copy of your Member 4 DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service or other valid proof of eligibility (i.e., statement of service that shows service dates AND character of service) and/or any other required supporting documents (VA Letter). For more information, please click here.
- Active Duty Service Members: You must submit a statement of discharge/certification of release or an official written document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days from the date the announcement closes. Enlisted Record Briefs and military identification do NOT qualify as official documentation. If the appropriate information is not submitted to confirm the discharge status, dates of service, etc., you will not be considered for this job opportunity under Veteran Preference procedures. To gain access to your DD-214 online please visit.
- Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation if applicable (see other information).
- Documentation supporting eligibility for non-competitive appointment, (severely disabled, eligible veterans, certain military spouses, etc.)
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
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.
Applications (resume and application questions) for this vacancy must be received on-line via USAJOBS by 11:59pm Eastern Time (ET) (Washington, D.C. time) on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online resume, you will not be considered for this position. Requests for extensions will not be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, you must speak to someone in the Servicing Human Resources Office listed on this announcement PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE for assistance.
Instructions for Applying Online for this Vacancy Announcement:
- Click the blue "Apply Online" button.
- If you are not a registered USAJOBS user, please create a new account and follow the instructions to complete your application process. If you are a registered user, login to access your existing USAJOBS profile.
- As a registered user, select a stored resume and select one or more of your stored documents to attach to your application.
- Check the "Certification" box and click the "Apply for this position now!" button located at the bottom of the screen.
- Address the eligibility questions as well as the questionnaire containing questions and/or task statements that address the knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies for this vacancy.
- Submit required documents using one of the available methods listed below.
- If you experience technical difficulties during the online application process, please contact the USAJOBS helpdesk.
Next steps
This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Electronics Technician, ZT-0856-3/4 positions throughout NOAA. The position must be alike (e.g.: within the same geographic locations, same grade/band and requires the same qualifications and specialized experience as indicated in this vacancy announcement).
Statement: Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) for Honolulu, HI is 9.28 % and is not federally taxed. The COLA is not reflected in the locality salary shown in this vacancy announcement. COLAs are exempt from Federal income taxes; post differentials are not.
Salary:
Newport, RI
ZT-3 - 64,251 - 91,984
ZT-4 - 77,738 - 121,128
Honolulu, HI
ZT-3 - 59,407 - 85,049
ZT-4 - 71,877 - 111,996
Pascagoula, MS
ZT-3 - 57,118 - 81,771
ZT-4 - 69,107 - 107,680
Newport, OR
ZT-3 - 57,118 - 81,771
ZT-4 - 69,107 - 107,680
Norfolk, VA
ZT-3 - 57,824 - 82,782
ZT-4 - 69,961 - 109,011
You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and clicking on "Track Your Online Application." The four points of notification are:
- Application Received or Application Incomplete
- Minimum Qualification Requirement Met or Minimum Qualification Not Met;
- Eligible (Application Referred to the Selecting Official) or Eligible (Application Not Referred to the Selecting Official); and
- Selected or Not Selected.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.)
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