ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (RAWS)

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the senior weapon system technical advisor and master trainer on complex, sophisticated systems and associated peripheral equipment, comprising the optical sensing capability of the global Solar Electro-Optical Network (SEON) weapon system.

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In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Electronics Technical Series 0856, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Technical and Medical Support Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-10, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes a comprehensive, intensive and practical knowledge and extensive experience and skill in the application of a wide range of technical electronics theory, concepts, practices, regulations, policies, and precedents; analytical and diagnostic techniques; and techniques for the development of new or modified work methods, approaches, or procedures sufficient to recommend changes in procedures and technical instructions to management on substantive functions and practices in a high-level air traffic location.

Utilize the application of mathematics, innovative methods to meet emergency situations in an environment where rapid equipment restoration is always paramount to ensure continuous operation where required; and identify, evaluate, and recommend appropriate solutions to resolve complex interrelated problems and issues.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-10 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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: 1.

Knowledge of wide range of electronic principles and practices, operating parameters, capabilities, and limitations; and of systems and component design, capabilities, configurations, limitations, and functional operation; and of various types of electronics logic with specific knowledge of the SOON (AN/FMQ-7), its subsystems, associated support equipment, and any systems purchased to replace the equipment, component-level repair of the SOON (AN/FMQ-7) and its replacement when applicable.

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Knowledge of computer operating systems programs, e.g., Unix, Linux, Sun Solaris; network types; network topologies; transport devices (e.g., hubs, routers, switches; and data communications equipment).

3. Knowledge of safety regulations, procedures, and practices. 4.

Skill in using and maintaining trade tools such as drills, wrenches, screwdrivers, levels, wire strippers, compressors, sanders, bearing presses, spherometers, and soldering irons to repair, adjust, or align circuitry and subassemblies, using and maintaining measurement and diagnostic equipment and instruments such as wave, pulse, functional, and signal generators, oscilloscopes, lasers, spectrum analyzers, precision measuring devices, and DC power supplies to perform functional test and alignment of associated telescope equipment.

5.

Skill in the interpretation of technical data such as drawings, schematics, blueprints, and specifications of complete electronic systems and sometimes vaguely defined technical information contained in schematics and manufacturer's specifications; in analyzing problems in integrated/interfacing systems involving numerous complex circuits; and in using complex electronic and electromechanical test and measuring equipment using integrated test functions for different purposes.

6.

Ability to diagnose and determine needed repairs for malfunctions in electronics systems, to modify standard procedures, adapt equipment or techniques, and make departures from previous approaches to solve technical problems or improve system performance for highly complex electronic systems; to trace electronics logic from one system to another; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships to represent the organization in a professional manner.

7. Ability to use computer terminals to enter and extract data to maintain records and document actions.

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:

Serves as the primary technical advisor to the US Space Force and US Air Force on the operational integrity, inspection, acceptance, maintenance, and modification of the world-unique SOON (AN/FMQ-7) and its replacement when applicable.

Serves as the senior technical authority for SOON Centralized Repair Activity (CRA) and coordinator with the Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL).

Provides expert consultation and guidance to determine operational acceptability and safety of the SOON (AN/FMQ7) and its replacement when applicable, and safe practices and procedures to do so.

Serves as the senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) for technical training, guidance, and mentorship to junior technicians.