Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic.

Duties

Incumbent applies broad knowledge of electronic principles, methods, and practices, along with knowledge in electrical, hydraulic, optical, mechanical, and pressure/sensing subsystems.

Uses fiber optic cable splicing and/or connecting kits in the repair or replacement of fiber optic cables.

Performs inspection, repairs, adjustments, tests, and installation on electronic and electrical subsystems.

Installs new equipment systems or subsystems to replace faulty or worn items that cannot be effectively repaired or repaired in a timely manner.

Conducts regular inspections of electrical equipment, notes defects, and performs Preventive Maintenance (PM) functions.

Participates in site-based safety program-training efforts and ensures adherence to safe working practices and conditions.

Requirements

Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

A pre-employment physical is required.

This is a Mission Essential position and is not subject to administrative dismissal in emergencies based on inclement weather conditions, or other emergency situations, as appropriate.

An Essential employee is required to report for, or remain at, work in emergency situations; dismissal or closure announcements do not apply unless the supervisor instructs otherwise.

Operation may require employee to be on call for duty 24-hours a day, 7 days a week during peak operational season.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common floating plant and dredging vessel operations, including vessel positioning, equipment monitoring, and routine operational procedures. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Physical Effort: Work requires frequent and extended standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing on concrete structures, and working in cramped and uncomfortable positions. Often is required to climb ladders and use platforms for hard-to-reach places to make repairs and installations. Uses coordination of eyes, hands, feet, legs, and body in performing work.

Lifts and carries objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasional objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds. On some assignments incumbent must climb 20 to 50 foot ladders e.g., when working on 800-ton bridge crane.

Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside, during daylight and at night, as required by emergencies, on high structures over turbulent water with strong currents, in the proximity of moving machinery and with high voltage electrical current in cramped quarters, and on scaffolds or slings as required by repairs to be made. Occasionally works behind bulkheads, or in tunnels below water level. Incumbent is subject to falls, drowning, burns, electrical shocks, injury and discomfort, exposure to moving equipment, machinery, loud noise, inclement weather, and dangerous icy conditions. Uses safety equipment such as life vest, protective car devices, hard hat, hard-toe shoes, respirators, and/or protective clothing.

Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information Located within walking distance of Busch Stadium, home of Cardinals Baseball and Enterprise Center, home of Blues Hockey. Minutes from the world famous Gateway Arch; St. Louis Zoo and many other attractions. Lambert International Airport and Amtrak are within close proximity. Employees live in various locations in Missouri and Illinois. Commuting times vary, but are generally no more than 45 minutes one way. Transportation subsidies are available for mass transit users. There is a 1% city earnings tax charged to all who live or work in the St. Louis City limits. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

This position may require a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service.

Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.

Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.

If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the This is a Material and Maintenance Management Career Field (17) position.

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.