Clarification from the agency

THE PUBLIC. MILITARY MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED.

1. Certifies assigned systems and sub-systems to ensure compliance with USAF and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) established standards and safety requirements. ATCALS cannot be used unless certified by the employee. These systems include (insert specific system(s) here). Installs, modifies, tests, repairs, overhauls, calibrates, maintains, evaluates, and certifies performance of complex integrated and interfacing electronic systems. Ensures systems are operating at peak efficiency with minimum interruptions by performing optimization, analysis, periodic testing, and corrective procedures. Makes overall evaluation and determination as to whether or not the facilities are operating within prescribed standards and tolerances. Required to assist in formalized inspections of facilities and equipment. Assists in flight check inspection and joint acceptance of newly installed equipment and/or major modifications to the system(s) as required. Participates in the installation, modification, and final testing of all newly installed ATCALS and weather equipment. Collaborates with FAA flight inspection personnel regarding in-flight and/or ground check tolerances and makes on-the-spot determinations as to what actions to take to return system(s) to operable condition. Provides advice to supervisor on significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment. Develops and recommends changes in procedures and technical instructions to ensure more efficient operations and/or reduction in maintenance time. Maintains inspection and certification records that are required by technical orders, applicable regulations, and operating instructions. Annotates modifications on historical reports and records. Documents maintenance and training using computerized and manual methods. Analyzes equipment historical documents and maintenance records for trends, prepares reports on trend analysis, and recommends corrective actions. Carries out supplementary assignments that improve the performance of the assigned systems. Uses sophisticated stand-alone test equipment and built-in­test-equipment (BITE) to investigate, test, calibrate, analyze, isolate, and correct malfunctions in integrated systems or subsystems. Performs installation of modifications directed by headquarters or other higher authority. Repairs or replaces components, tunes, adjusts, and aligns equipment. Component level repair may involve designing and building testing products and research for replacement or improvement of components and circuit design. If required to meet emergency situations, develops and institutes changes in procedures to expedite corrective action and ensure continuous operation where required.

2. Determines when equipment malfunctions warrant shutdown of various systems. Acts as expert technical consultant to determine whether systems are operationally acceptable and safe within the prescribed standards and tolerances for air traffic control and air navigation. Diagnoses cause of equipment degradation and malfunctions through application of electronic theory, system analysis, use of test equipment, schematics, wiring diagrams, and mathematical analysis. Troubleshoots equipment to localize, isolate, and accomplish necessary repairs. Determines when equipment malfunctions warrant shutdown of various systems. Depending on the system involved and the impact of its loss, immediately notifies controlling sources such as air traffic controllers, weather forecasters, and the military chain of command. Performs corrective maintenance by diagnosing, isolating, and repairing complex system(s)/subsystem(s) malfunctions to restore services with a minimum delay. Ensures immediate restoration and directs procedures for return to service of the systems supporting the National Airspace System (NAS) and regional civilian airspace. Verifies and certifies systems or subsystems are providing, within published parameters, the required services to the users (air traffic control personnel, military and civilian weather forecasting agencies) at any given time.

3. Provides technical guidance, training, and assistance to other technicians and conducts on-the­job (OJT) training to apprentices in all phases of work. Conducts and documents OJT in all phases of equipment maintenance. Certifies task qualifications and schedules task training. Performs quality control inspections, analysis of trend data, and recommends corrective actions. Coordinates with civil and military agencies on matters affecting equipment operating specifications, procurement of components and test equipment, standardizations, modification, policy, and procedures. Submits technical order improvements, modification proposals, and deficiency reports as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance.
• Must be able to clear security requirements to gain access to military base.
• Permanent positions require a 24-month trial period.

Qualifications

THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE REPRESENTED BY THE CONTENTS OF YOUR RESUME.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experience. Resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered.

In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

The USA Jobs resume builder is recommended to ensure full credit is given for the qualification requirements listed below. YOUR RESUME MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES, MAXIMUM.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training performing simple mechanical installations and adjustments. Experience which demonstrates the applicant's ability to recognize obvious malfunctions. A good understanding of basic electronic theories and techniques and familiarity with standard electronic components and their use. Tracing circuitry, diagnosing malfunctions and adjusting controls to achieve peak performance. Experience using specific layout and schematic diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment such as power supplies, oscillators, amplifiers, etc. Using advanced methods in a full-range of troubleshooting procedures, techniques, and usage of test-set related equipment. Experience using common hand tools. Experience that demonstrates the ability to follow written instructions.


SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11 and above - must have 1-year equivalent to at least next lower grade level experience, education, or training in utilizing principles, basic functions, and application of theory of electronic systems or equipment. Experience in diagnosing problems and determining needed repairs for malfunctions in electronic equipment or systems. Experience in making mechanical repairs that required the use of precision measuring and calibrating equipment. Experience in using complex test equipment such as deviation meters, complex special test panels, etc. Experience which demonstrates the ability to interpret technical manuals, specifications, and publications.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing:

• Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
• Education, certifications or licensures.

2. Other supporting documents: Official transcripts

3. SUPPORTING VETERAN'S PREFERENCE DOCUMENTS.

• Veteran's preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You MUST provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility WITH your application. Veteran's preference does not apply to promotion, reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer or reinstatement.Accepted documentation includes:
  1. An SF-15,

AND

1. 2. A legible copy of your DD-214 (Member 4), "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions,

OR

1. 3. A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies 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 the certification is signed,

**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).
For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx


4. MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE

The spouse of a member of the armed forces seeking eligibility under the non-competitive hiring authority of certain military spouse MUST submit various required documentation by the closing date of the announcement in accordance with one of the three below eligibilities:

• Spouse of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty, (A military PCS must have occurred to claim preference),
  • A copy of the service member's active-duty orders specifying they are currently on active duty, and
  • Documentation verifying marriage to the member of the armed forces.
• Spouse of service member who incurred a 100% disability rating.
  • A copy of the service member's DD-214 showing the service member retired or was released or discharged from active duty
  • A copy of a VA letter indicating the service member has a disability rating of 100 percent or more due to a service-connected disability, and
  • Documentation verifying marriage to the member of the armed forces.
• Married widow or widower (that has not remarried) of a service member killed while performing active duty.
  • a copy of the service member's DD-214 showing the service member was released or discharged from active duty due to their death while on active duty,
  • Documentation verifying the service member was killed performing active duty (DD-1300),
  • Documentation verifying marriage to the service member at the time the service member is killed while on active duty, and
  • A statement certifying you are the un-married widow or widower of the service member.

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