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-08, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes practical knowledge of a wide range of meteorological systems, equipment, methods, principles, requirements, work techniques, practices, and skill in applying standardized, analytical, and evaluative methods and techniques sufficient to: Install, modify, test, repair, overhaul, calibrate, maintain, and evaluate performance of complex integrated and interfacing meteorological systems. Develop and recommend changes in procedures and technical instructions for well-precedented, factual, procedural, and/or recurring issues. Make informed decisions to determine when equipment malfunctions warrant shutdown of various systems. Analyze segments of broader issues or problems, such as an understanding of how equipment interfaces with other equipment. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of two (2) full years of graduate education or a master’s degree in a field directly related which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience as described above may be used to qualify for this position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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-08 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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: 1. Knowledge of a wide range of electronic principles and practices, functions, operating parameters, capabilities, and limitations of electronic systems applicable to meteorological systems and equipment. 2. Knowledge of systems and equipment used for sensing, detecting, measuring, processing, recording, and displaying meteorological phenomena (e.g. AN/FMQ-19, AN/FMQ-22, Automated Surface Observing System). 3. Knowledge of applicable safety regulations; procedures, and practices. 4. Skill in the interpretation of technical data such as drawings, schematics, blueprints, and specifications of complete electronic systems; in analyzing problems in integrated/interfacing systems involving numerous complex circuits; and in using complex electronic and electromechanical test and measuring equipment using integrated test functions for different purposes. 5. Ability to modify standard procedures, adapt equipment or techniques, and make departures from previous approaches to solve technical problems or improve performance for highly complex electronic systems; to trace electronics logic from one system to another; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships to represent the organization in a professional manner. 6. Ability to use computers and associated software to enter/retrieve to maintain records and document actions. 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 maintain systems and equipment used for sensing, detecting, measuring, recording, and displaying meteorological phenomena. Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.