SUPERVISORY ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN Job in Holloman AFB, NM

Vacancy No. AFTC-12611577-SB-FLYER Department Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Salary $59,966.00 to $94,317.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/15/2024 Close Date 12/8/2024
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Locations:
Holloman AFB, NM


Summary

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In this position you will serve as a supervisory electronics technician, providing technical expertise in the area of electronics and data collection, providing reviews of test requirements and system setup as-well-as be responsible for the budgeting and investment into new capabilities and equipment.

Duties

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  • Provide guidance on the health of the instrumentation flight and its equipment, providing planning to ensure the flight maintains mission readiness and effectiveness.
  • Lead and supervise a team of electronic technicians by identifying, distributing, and balancing workload and coaching team members in the selection and application of appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques in the application of sled testing; develop strategies for training, mentoring, and continued development of subordinate technician workforce.
  • Plan, organize, and oversees support for test projects while developing goals and objectives that integrate organization and electronic technical objectives; establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, and mission objectives to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, promote team building, implement quality improvements, or in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements.
  • Performs professional electronics technical work involved in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes in support of major instrumentation systems and support programs for egress and weapon systems.
  • Systematically applies expertise in electronics engineering to create new or substantially improved equipment, materials, instrumentation, devices, and systems; provides innovative recommendations to alter standard practices, equipment, devices, processes, and known techniques.
  • Represents the organization with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
  • Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with internal team players, customers, and other organizations; participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Up to 20% telework possible (must reside in local area)
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
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  • Obtain and maintain a driver’s license
  • Obtain and maintain security clearance
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical
  • Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY) approximately 30 days or less per year.
  • This position MAY be eligible for Recruitment incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official
  • This position MAY be eligible for Relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official

Qualifications

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In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions located here

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NJ-02 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-08 in the Federal Service. Specialized experiences includes having the ability to supervisory electronics technician, provide technical expertise in the area of electronics and data collection, providing reviews of test requirements and system setup, be responsible for the budgeting and investment into new capabilities and equipment, as-well-as provide guidance on the health of the instrumentation flight and its equipment, providing planning to ensure the flight maintains mission readiness and effectiveness.

Desired Skills:
- Prior active-duty military service desired
- 2 years of experience in program management desired
- 2 years laboratory equipment calibration experience desired

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of the theories, concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, and materials of technical electronics, and knowledge of other disciplines to effectively apply advanced electronic principles and concepts to new applications, experimental theories, and other areas of responsibility.
2. Knowledge of the principles of planning, program management, and standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
4. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies.

Additional information

Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits:
Paid Time Off:

  • 11 Federal Holidays off per year
  • Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
  • 13 sick days per year (104 hours)

Retirement:
  • Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
  • 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching

Health & Wellness:
  • Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance

Work/Life Balance:
  • Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)

Career Development:
  • Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
  • Career enhancement and promotion opportunities


Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

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Required Documents

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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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Agency contact information

Air Force Test Center Recruitment
Address
EHA DHA
550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
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