Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver's license
- Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
- Some travel may be required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work requires strenuous physical exertion such as climbing tall ladders or towers, long periods of standing, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities; and recurring lifting heavy objects in excess of 50 pounds such as radio and related communications systems.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations such as electrical shocks, falls from high towers, inclement weather conditions (rain, snow, ice, and high winds), requiring a range of safety and other precautions, including accompaniment by another technician when performing duties considered hazardous to life and limb.
Qualifications
Applicants can qualify for the GS-7 level based on Specialized Experience (SE) or Education. There are four (4) methods by which candidates may meet the qualification requirements for the Electronics Technician Trainee GS-7 position:
Method 1 - Education in Basic Electronics:
To qualify based on education, you must have completed six (6) credit hours in basic electronics. Hours can be obtained in one or more of the following courses:
- Electronics Fundamentals
- Introduction to Electronics
- Concepts of Direct Current
- Concepts of Alternating Current
- AC/DC Fundamentals
- Electronic Circuits
- Digital Electronics (Fundamentals)
- Solid State Devices
- Concepts of Solid State Electronics
- Circuit Analysis
- Applied Electronics
- Microprocessors/Microcontrollers
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Automatic Control Systems
- Integrated Circuits
- Controls and Automation
- Analog Integrated Electronics
- Power Semiconductor Electronics
- Introduction to Embedded Systems
All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
Method 2 - Radio Experience:
To qualify based on radio experience, you must have either one OR two years of SE as listed below:
- One year of SE: SE must be with Motorola Radio in RF, Infrastructure Maintenance, Subscriber Devices, and/or Tactical Communications; or
- Two years of SE: SE can be with any radio brand in RF, Infrastructure Maintenance, Subscriber Devices, and/or Tactical Communications.
Method 3 - Data Network Experience:
To qualify based on data network experience, you must have either one OR two years of SE as listed below:
- One year of SE: SE must be with Cisco switch and router programming in network infrastructure, network maintenance, and/or telecommunications; or
- Two years of SE: SE can be with any switch and router programming brand in network infrastructure, network maintenance, and/or telecommunications.
Method 4 - Physical Security Systems Experience:
To qualify based on physical security systems experience, you must have two years of SE as described below:
- Two years of SE: SE must be in alarm installation, access control installation, security programming, and/or video security system installation.
Education
Please see above for Education requirements.
How to Apply
To apply for the Electronics Technician Trainee position, please click here.
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.