ELECTRONICS MECHANIC

Full Job Description

You will serve as an ELECTRONICS MECHANIC in the ELECTRONICS SHOP, PRODUCTION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD, POINT LOMA COMPLEX, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA.

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 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.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION: Applying comprehensive trade knowledge of electronic principles such as circuit elements, micro-miniaturized integrated circuits, computer logic, analog, binary and digital concepts, synchro and servo devices, antennas, signal behavior, microwave, electromagnetic radiation, transmission, oscillation, amplification, and display.

Reading, interpreting, and applying a variety of technical electronic data such as schematic symbols, wiring diagrams, tables and charts, mathematical expressions and formulas, and various codes.

Using established techniques and methods of repair, testing, alignment and calibration of equipment in the audio, video, RF and microwave frequency ranges.

Performing troubleshooting techniques involving signal tracing, waveform analysis, voltage, current and resistance checks, and use of special test panels and mock-up facilities.

Applying cleanliness requirements, safety regulations, and radiological safety regulations and radiological safety procedures.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-2600 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will install, overhaul, modify, operate, troubleshoot, repair, and test a variety of electronic equipment.
• You will service complex, active, passive, and special purpose sonar equipment, transducers and hydrophones, radar, etc.
• You will maintain and repair equipment according to a variety of published specifications and master standards.
• You will interpret a variety of technical electronic data and make independent judgements in determining the work sequence and selection of various trade tools, testing and measuring instruments.
• You will perform shop and shipboard test memorandums.
• You will ensure that the equipment and all of its integral devices are aligned and functioning properly.