ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

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The primary purpose of this position, ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN, NJ-0856-03, is to provide electronic technician support in the repair, maintenance, calibration, and software support for highly complex electronic computer systems used to operate a wide range of industrial equipment.

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the NJ-0856, Electronics Technical Series.

Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Knowledge of the techniques and theories characteristic of electronics, such as a knowledge of basic electricity and electronic theory, algebra, and elementary physics; Knowledge of electronic equipment design, development, evaluation, testing, installation, and maintenance; and Knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, operations, design, characteristics, and functional use of a variety of types and models of electronic equipment and systems related to, but less than, a full professional knowledge of electronic engineering.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NJ-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-07 or equivalent in other pay systems.

Specialized experience is experience in work as a technician, instructor, inspector, or mechanic (civilian or military) that showed progression in theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic theory, and of the characteristics, function, operation, and capabilities of a variety of types of electronic equipment.

This experience must have included the use of schematic diagrams, a variety of test equipment, and the application of appropriate electronic formulas involved in such duties as testing, troubleshooting, modifying, designing, calibrating, installing, maintaining, repairing, constructing, and developing, and instructing on electronic equipment, or similar functions.

Another example of specialized experience is experience in developing policies, standards, and procedures for maintenance, installation, or similar functions, provided the work clearly shows that the applicant applied a specialized knowledge of the theories and principles of a variety of electronic systems or equipment.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

OR EDUCATION: Applicant must have two full years of graduate education or a master's degree with a major study directly related to the work of the position, such as engineering, physical science, technology, mathematics, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or electronics technology.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Applicant must have equivalent combinations of successfully completed one full year of graduate education that is with a major study directly related to the work of the position, such as engineering, physical science, technology, mathematics, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or electronics technology, and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge and skill in designing new circuitry and the ability to perform associated product fabrication techniques such as layout and construction of multi-layer printed circuits, complex back planes, Mil-Std-2000 Cat E High-Reliability soldering and de-soldering, and cutting, bending and drilling of metal using a milling machine, lathe, and drill press.

Thorough knowledge of basic electronic concepts and fundamentals (e.g.

Ohm's and Kirchoffs Laws, time and frequency domain relationships, Boolean algebra, and basic digital technology) and the ability to convert theoretical ideas of engineers and scientists to functional components and systems.

Knowledge of digital and analog components used in modern technology such as microprocessors, gate arrays, FPGA, LSI devices, and memory devices.

Familiarity with data transmission techniques such as Radio Frequency (RF), telemetry, microwave, and fiber optic data links.

Ability to read, interpret, correct and modify electrical/electronic schematics/diagrams using the latest software version of the computer-aided-design tool.

Skill in using the latest software versions of the computer-aided-design tools AUTOCAD, ALTIUM, and GENERIC CADD for mechanical designs and layouts.

Knowledge of and skill in the use of various pieces of electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, FPGA programmers, telemetry ground stations, synthesizers, spectrum analyzers, Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and Mil-Std-1553 simulators and analyzers.

Knowledge of and skill in using and applying the following serial data communication standards: RS- 422, RS- 232, and Mil-Std-1553.

Knowledge of and ability to apply Mil-Std-454K to the quality assurance and inspection of locally designed electronic systems.

Skill in the development and application of Telemetry Systems and Flight Termination Systems to the test and evaluation of munitions.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

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

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

Carry out assignments in support of research and development activities which involve the design, development, and testing in such areas as new components and subassemblies, special systems and subsystems, state-of-the-art electronic data systems and other similar projects.

Provide technician support to engineers in the design and development of unique output/input interfaces and associated electronic equipment necessary to test weapon system integrity, longevity, expandability, safety, and in resolving system deficiencies and concerns.

Accomplish research and planning to accomplish electrical design, fabrication and installation of wiring and equipment that will be required for ground, marine, and aerospace test vehicle modifications.