Electronics Technician - FO, GS 7/9

About the role

This position requires knowledge of data networks, radio frequency theory, and electronic troubleshooting skills. It involves installing, maintaining, and operational testing of communication and intrusion systems. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, and operational testing of electronic communication systems.
• Conduct routine equipment tests and perform basic corrections or replace defective parts.
• Handle, store, and inventory a variety of electronic equipment and components.
• Inspect equipment for adherence to standards and tolerances.
• Use test equipment and advanced techniques to perform installation, maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Conduct preventive maintenance by regularly inspecting and testing equipment.
• Perform corrective maintenance to restore systems that are out of operating condition.
• Review pertinent technical manuals and remain current with technology.
• Attend government-sponsored training classes.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance.
• Some travel may be required.

Qualifications and Evaluations

• GS-7: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-5.
• GS-9: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7.

Physical Demands

Work involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations such as electrical shocks, falls from high towers, inclement weather conditions, requiring a range of safety and other precautions, including accompaniment by another technician when performing duties considered hazardous to life and limb.

Major Duties

• Perform installation, maintenance, and operational testing required to maintain the Bureau's communication and intrusion systems in optimum condition.
• Perform maintenance and service functions required to obtain optimum operational capability of a wide variety of complex equipment incorporated into the FM radio, radio teletype, secure telephone, data and teletype, and intrusion systems.
• Use test equipment and advanced techniques to perform installation, maintenance and repair tasks as well as the operational testing of the FM radio system (base stations, repeaters, remote and mobile transmitters/receivers and personal equipment).
• Conduct preventive maintenance by regularly inspecting and testing equipment for reliability and accuracy to prevent breakdown.
• Perform corrective maintenance to restore a system which is out of operating condition through extensive analytical testing, take positive action to replace or repair deficient or malfunctioning components and units.
• Review pertinent technical manuals, remain current with technology, and be available to attend government sponsored training classes.

Qualifications

• Must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-5.
• Must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7.

Education

• GS-7: Superior academic achievement or one full year of graduate level education.
• GS-9: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.

Specialized Experience

• GS-7: Assisted with the physical installation and maintenance of electronic communication systems.
• GS-9: Performed physical installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electronic communication systems.

Required Documents

• Resume.
• Uploaded transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement.
• Most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive).
• Former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of their most recent SF-50.
• Performance Appraisal.
• DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later.
• Memo for Record (MFR): Work performed outside assigned duties has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor.