Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (Electronic Equipment Craftsman) Craftsman-In-Training

QUALIFICATIONS: In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C). Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. Your resume should demonstrate that you possess these elements and screen out. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the elements and screen out identified below. The screen-out element for this position is below. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating: Completed a 4-year apprentice program in a related craft; OR Employment as a Western journeyman in the craft occupations (i.e. in the “WB” pay plan); OR Hold, or have held, the journeyman level (i.e., a level achieved by at least 4 years of training) in a related craft. NOTE: If you completed a formal electrician apprenticeship program, please include the certification, name of the granting institution, the date completed, and a contact name and telephone number for verification purposes. Examples of related craft areas include: Distribution Electrician, Military Electrician, Commercial/industrial electrician for a utility, Distribution Lineman, Construction Electrician, Construction Electrical Inspector PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is indoors; however, outdoor activities are frequently encountered. May lift and carry loads over 50 pounds, often in outdoor environments that pose difficult terrain issues. May work in close, restricted quarters. Standing, bending, stooping for long periods of time may be required. May be required to hike, climb, or use other methods to get to remote equipment sites as local terrain and climate conditions require. Must be able to climb communication towers up to 400 feet or as required. WORK CONDITIONS: Work is done both inside and outdoors in variable weather conditions. Work often requires much driving, some in rugged, isolated areas requiring four-wheel drive, often alone. Work can require considerable travel requiring temporary lodging away from duty station. May be required to travel in a fixed wing aircraft, helicopter, snow mobile or snow cat to work sites.
This position is part of the WAPA-RMR-Rocky Mountain Region. As a Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (Electronic Equipment Craftsman) Craftsman-In-Training, you will maintain, modify, install, repair, program, and test a variety of simple to complex electronic equipment used in these categories: communication, control process computers, and supervisory control systems. **The selectee will be required to be physically present at one of the duty location(s) identified.**