Senior Electronics Technician, NF-04/RFT

Clarification from the agency

United States (U.S.) Citizens who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. In accordance with the NATO Status of Forces Agreement with Germany, citizens of the host country and citizens of a NATO country not married to an active-duty U.S. military member are not eligible for US NAF employment.

DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leads, trains, evaluates, and participates with a team of technicians to operate and maintain electronic gaming machines and all supporting equipment for route based, coin-free gaming operations. Team members also perform cash collections and cash-dispenser fills, troubleshoot and solve problems, and process reportable jackpots in accordance with operational and regulatory requirements. Utilizes reports and data to administer an efficient and effective preventive maintenance routine. Tracks recurring problems, and oversees cash and card dispenser balances. Briefs technicians daily on pending technical issues and resolution. Provides training and guidance to technicians on troubleshooting procedures and assists in diagnosing more difficult problems. Trains technicians on operational duties ensuring uniformity and compliance with standard operating procedures and applicable regulations. Furnishes guidance in application of new or revised procedures and directives. Supports and ensures the integrity of applicable internal control systems. Works with business partners and customers in a cooperative and courteous manner, and provides limited technical training to location personnel. Facilitates communication between customers, location personnel, technicians, and senior management. Schedules and executes machine and location installations, machine moves, and conversions. Configures electronic gaming machines and supporting equipment. Tests machines for proper configuration and functionality. Utilizes event logs, diagnostics, system data, and/or the methodical replacement of components to troubleshoot equipment and isolate causes of problems. Repairs or replaces defective components, performs minor server maintenance, and performs routine board repairs. Ensures that components/subassemblies are adjusted and aligned to the manufacturer's tolerances in accordance with organizational guidance. Briefs Field Office Manager daily, acts as Field Office Manager in their absence, and provides periodic assessment of technician performance.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Typical work may require strenuous physical exertion, such as climbing ladders, lifting objects weighing over 45lbs, moving machines and equipment using dollies or hand trucks, and crouching or crawling in restricted areas. Position sometimes requires driving in adverse conditions, on and off military installations.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card, and Passport are required upon appointment
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
• All required background checks of AR215 -3, Chapter 2, paragraph 213: i. must be satisfactory completed and maintained to include the initiation/completion of Child and Youth National Agency Check with Inquiries (CNACI).
• One year probationary period may be required
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens, hold a valid U.S. passport, and be at least 18 years of age.
• A pre-employment physical is required
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Typical work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion, such as frequent climbing of ladders, lifting objects over 45 pounds or over, crouching or crawling in restricted areas.
• Must have a valid U.S. vehicle operator's license and obtain a vehicle license in the host country where employed within 30 days of arrival on duty.

Qualifications

RESUMES MUST BE TWO PAGES (OR LESS). QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Specialized experience that demonstrates the ability to independently troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, install, configure, and maintain electronic gaming machines or comparable complex electronic systems involving embedded controllers, peripherals, and diagnostic tools (e.g., coin-operated systems, kiosks or transaction systems, networked electronic equipment, audiovisual display systems, or similar).

Specialized experience may be substituted with completion of formal electronics or gaming equipment training programs, or other related education or on-the-job training that provided the level of knowledge required to perform the work described above.

All Qualified applicants will be rated against the highly qualifying criteria by a rating panel for evaluation of the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education. Those applicants determined to be highly qualified will be referred to the hiring official for consideration. The highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and reference checks.


All answers to the Highly Qualifying Criteria must be demonstrated in your resume to get credit.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It

We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility.

• Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire.
• We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire.
• If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation.

Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key.

Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying

When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position.

Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities:

• NAF Preference 3 Family Member Preference (FMP) (Foreign OCONUS ONLY)
• NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA)
• NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE)
• NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents)

Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.

About Your Resume:

• Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
• Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count.
• (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit)
• Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.

Expedite Your Hiring

• To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your application.

Required Documents
Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

• Resume

Other Accepted Documents
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• License
• DA Form 3433
• Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent)
• Other (3)
• Other (4)
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Reasonable Accommodation Documentation
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

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