ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

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, Technical and Medical Support Positions, Electronics Technical Series 0856. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-10 level FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS AND GS-09 level FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, principles, data, techniques, criteria and practices involved in electronics and extensive experience and skill in applying a wide range of technical electronic engineering principles, analytical and diagnostic techniques; policies sufficient to design, fabricate, install, check, maintain, and test one-of-a-kind airborne instrumentation systems and upgrade their capabilities based on application of emerging technology; plan, design, develop, or construct electronics sensing and measurement devices and applications using newer technology found in aerospace research, development, test and evaluation; control electronic data collection systems using nonconventional hardware and understand their capabilities; and plan, develop, construct, and integrate new devices into the system to perform multiple tasks not previously associated with aerospace and/or other test and evaluation system capabilities. Comprehensive knowledge in application of electronics theory to instrumentation and telemetry systems, including solid state components and digital techniques, use of test equipment including logic analyzers, PLA/PLC programmers, telemetry systems, spectrum analyzers, oscillators, and amplifiers, application of mathematics, including algebraic- formulas and physics to instrumentation, and telemetry systems, and interpretation of schematic diagrams, blueprints, and wiring diagrams. OR EDUCATION: FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS, I have two full years of graduate education or a master’s degree meets the requirements for GS-09. Note: Must submit transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS, I have a combination of experience and education equivalent to the GS-09. Note: Must submit transcripts and resume. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-10 level FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS AND GS-09 level FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and electronic principles and theories, operating parameters, capabilities, and limitations of electronic systems Knowledge of systems and component design, capabilities, configuration limitations, and functional operations, and various types of electronics logic. Knowledge of testing and troubleshooting techniques and procedures necessary to analyze, repair, and maintain electro-mechanical; and electronic instrument systems where the equipment is interrelated and performs multiple functions and/or where performance specifications are met only by making simultaneous adjustments and alignments to interrelated systems and devices. Knowledge of safety regulations, procedures, and practices. Skill in interpretation of technical data such as drawings, schematics, blueprints, and specifications of complete electronics systems, in analyzing problems in integrated/interfacing systems involving numerous complex circuits, and in using complex electronic and electro-mechanical test and measuring equipment. Skill in the use of electronics test equipment such .as computer controlled automated test equipment (ATE), oscilloscopes, waveform generators, frequency converters, telemetry simulators, and special test panels, as well as using a variety of hand tools such as soldering devices and drills. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide test mission support, maintenance, and technical support services in support of the 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES) test programs. Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.