ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN
Commander, Navy Installations Command
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ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Virginia
Salary
$51,210 - $81,436
per year
Type
Full Time
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GS-5 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $33,878 - $44,042
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience. Bachelor's degree.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves troubleshooting and repairing electronic circuits, helping design communication systems for users, and improving equipment reliability in a naval air operations setting.
It's a hands-on role in maintenance for the Navy, where you'll report on your work, solve technical problems, and ensure safety protocols are followed.
A good fit would be someone with practical experience in electronics repair and a detail-oriented mindset who enjoys working in a team environment on military installations.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 level in troubleshooting and repairing microelectronic circuits
- Experience assisting in the design of communications systems and equipment
- Knowledge of developing modifications to electronic equipment for improved reliability and operation
- Ability to provide oral and written reports on technical assignments
- Skills in resolving problems related to design, installation, maintenance, or repair of electronic equipment and subsystems
- Experience coordinating consultations to address technical issues
- Adherence to safety rules and regulations, including those on radiation
Full Job Description
You will serve as a ELECTRONICS TECHNICAN in the MAINTENANCE DIVISION, AIR OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT of NAVSTA.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Troubleshoots and repairs microelectronic circuits, 2) Assist in the design of communications systems and equipment for customers, and 3) Contribute to developing of modifications to electronic equipment to change its operation characteristics and improve reliability.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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 provide oral and written reports on the progress and outcome of technical assignments.
- You will resolve problems pertaining to the design, installation, maintenance or repair of the equipment of subsystems assigned.
- You will coordinate consultations to fix issues that may arise.
- You will follow all safety rules and regulations on radiation.
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