ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

Full Job Description

You will serve as an ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN in the C51 SYSTEMS DIVISION (CODE 290), ENGINEERING AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT (CODE 200) of the NAVAL SHIP REPAIR FACILITY.

The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze.

Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience as a resident expert supporting an Integrated Bridge System (IBS) and Integrated Bridge Navigation System (IBNS), AN/WSN-7 Gyro, Automated Information System (AIS), Navigation Sensory System Interface (NAVSSI), Global Positioning System- Positioning, Navigation and Timing Service (GPNTS), AN/WSN-9, and associated auxiliary systems and subsystems for shipboard navigation equipment well as advanced proficiency in troubleshooting.

Experience utilizing extensive knowledge of shipboard electronics and general computer networking to pinpoint and resolve technical issues, ensuring the functionality of integrated circuits, auxiliary equipment, and integrated networked equipment while precluding disruptions to operational schedules.

Experience providing guidance, technical assistance, and mentorship to technicians in troubleshooting shipboard exterior communications systems.

Experience recommending and implementing maintenance, repair actions, and technical solutions to support the operational goals and mission requirements for all shipboard exterior communications systems and peripheral equipment.

Experience applying a basic understanding of shipboard electronics and general computer networking to assist in identifying and resolving issues affecting integrated circuits, auxiliary/peripheral equipment, and shipboard exterior communications systems.

Experience providing support to senior technicians in troubleshooting exterior communication systems and training equipment and contributes to maintenance and repair efforts to ensure system readiness.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electronics-technical-series-0856/ 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 serve as the Navigation (NAV) Systems Specialist resident expert and technical authority on assigned navigational systems and sub-systems for all ships assigned to/operating in the Seventh Fleet Area of Responsibility.
• You will provide technical and engineering services in the performance, operation, maintenance, Depot Level repair and modernization, system testing/certification and Fleet Technical Support of assigned navigational systems.
• You will provide technical oversight, management and direction to a highly diversified workforce.
• You will resolve technical problems, usually consisting of multiple engineering disciplines including but not limited to digital data transmission principles, navigation systems and data interfaces, digital and fiber optic switchboards, etc.
• You will support the ships maintenance teams and SRF-JRMC engineering department by providing onsite resolution and/or correction of production, performance, or quality deficiencies on assigned systems.
• You will provides immediate authoritative technical assistance/training to ships force personnel on urgent mission degrading casualties (CASREPS) or similar problems affecting the overall operability of systems and ships combat readiness.