Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic

• Troubleshoots repairs overhauls modifies tests and calibrates a variety of standard and nonstandard electronic test equipment such as microwave equipment radar and missile test consoles high frequency sampling and storage oscilloscopes distortion analyzers recording oscillographs and digital delay generators with a minimum of guidance or procedures.
• Provides advice and technical assistance to supported organizations. Instructs on proper use and systems applications of test measurement and diagnostic equipment.
• Uses and maintains tools.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Maintains records and documents actions.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• May be required to work rotating shifts or uncommon tours of duty. Subject to call back to meet emergency situations.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force national security and public safety.
• The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: Frequently lifts and carries unassisted items weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Sometimes required to lift and carry items weighing more than 40 pounds with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers.
• The work requires working in a sitting position for extended periods of time and frequent standing walking bending crouching reaching and stooping are required.
• Some work may require the aid of magnifying lenses eye loops and microscopes to accomplish repairs on miniature components.

Qualifications

In order to qualify you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-2600 Electronic Equipment Installation and Maintenance Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions you must meet any screen-out element listed and 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 the quality of experience not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of an ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC without more than normal supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: 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 operating electronic principles involved in the production and utilization of oscillations over abroad range of frequencies; signal and waveform behavior distortion and amplification; pulse trigger and synchronization techniques; a variety of display and indication methods; the make-up operation and use of a variety of equipment such as microwave equipment radar and missile test consoles high frequency sampling and storage oscilloscopes distortion analyzers recording oscillographs and digital delay generators; and the methods and techniques of precise measurement of electrical and electronic quantities and relationships such as standing wave ratio power impedance reactance and attenuation.
2. Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
3. Skill in tracing signals and voltage paths and in the analysis of waveform characteristics such as timing duration frequency and phasing; and test set-ups to isolate malfunctions and check performance characteristics of special or unique test panels or mockups.
4. Skill in using and maintaining hand tools such as drills chassis punches wrenches soldering irons and micro soldering units to remove and replace circuit parts.
5. Ability to install major modifications to instruments and equipment; apply established techniques and methods of repair testing alignment and calibration of equipment which serves as test equipment or precision measurement standards; and utilize electronic circuits to measure electronic or electrical quantities to determine the performance characteristics and accuracy of other instruments and equipment.
6. Ability to use computer terminals to maintain records and document actions.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Frequently lifts and carries unassisted items weighing up to 40 pounds. Sometimes required to lift and carry items weighing more than 40 pounds with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. The work requires working in a sitting position for extended periods of time and frequent standing walking bending crouching reaching and stooping are required. Some work may require the aid of magnifying lenses eye loops and microscopes to accomplish repairs on miniature components.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Employee typically works in well-lighted heated and ventilated areas. May be required to work at remote user locations under variable conditions or within clean room environments where special garments including head coverings shoe coverings and gloves are required. Exposed to the possibility of electric shock; burns from electrical or RF energy or hot solder; and cuts and bruises.

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.