Electronics Mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble, and reassemble radars, computers, control vans, and electronic field maintenance equipment.
• Inspect, diagnose malfunctions, and troubleshoot to locate causes, determining if items are economical for repair.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose both mechanical and electronic malfunctions.
• Modify and align assemblies/subassemblies and associated equipment such as antenna systems, electronic cabinets, digital signal processors, and interconnecting circuitry.
• Accomplish checkout and alignment of electronic equipment comprising maintenance test sets and shop sets.
• Perform certified soldering operations in accordance with IPC J-Standards.
• Make operational tests and adjustments prior to releasing equipment for integration into complete systems.
• Plan the use of workers, equipment, facilities, materials, and tools.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment; a background investigation and credit check are required.
• Completion of a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter to ensure continued physical health and ability to perform duties.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. regularly as part of job duties.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 20% of the time.
• May require a 1-year probationary period.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Must demonstrate, through experience, sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work without more than normal supervision.

Qualifications

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).

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to perform the work of an Electronics Mechanic without more than normal supervision, including:

• Installing, overhauling, repairing, and modifying a variety of electronic components such as antennas, pedestal waveguides, analog computer devices, transmitters, receivers, and similar electronic and electro-mechanical equipment.
• Assembling and disassembling radars, computers, control vans, and electronic field maintenance equipment.
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical and electrical equipment including switches, relays, resistors, transistors, tubes, and transformers.

Work is performed under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion.

Physical Demands: Work involves standing on concrete floors, bending, stooping, kneeling, and occasionally working in cramped or awkward positions. Continuously handles objects weighing from 10 to 40 pounds. Works in well-lighted, heated, and ventilated shop areas or missile sites where inclement weather may occasionally occur. Subject to cuts, bruises, falls, broken bones, and risks of shock or burns from high voltage energy and soldering irons.

Benefits

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to make your federal career rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on specific benefits offered.

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized.