Electronics Technician (Atcals)

• Provide certification and maintenance support on a variety of integrated radar and communications systems ensuringtheir compliance with USAF and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) established standards and safetyrequirements.
• Modify radar and communications systems as prescribed by the FAA DoD or AF.
• Participate in project planning and execution.
• Provide technical guidance training and assistance to other technicians and conducts on-the-job (OJT) training toapprentices in all phases of work.
• Utilize safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe andclean work environment.

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• 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.
• This position may require travel
• Must hold current FAA or equivalent certification on two or more ATCALS/C-E systems.
• Recall to duty is a requirement of this position.
• Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate valid drivers license is required for the position.
• Operational and theoretical knowledge of ATCALS and C-E equipment is obtained through a formal certification program that the incumbent must complete.
• Attendance at class/school is required for advancement of critical knowledge and technical expertise.

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 GS-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.

TARGETED POSITIONS: This position is a developmental GS-09 target GS-12 position. This position may be filled at any grade level. Individual selected may be promoted without further competition upon meeting all legal and regulatory requirements. Starting salary indicated on this vacancy announcement is for the (GS-09). Attainment of knowledge skills and abilities is required before promotion to the next higher grade and is dependent on demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the next higher grade level meeting all regulatory requirements and recommendation for promotion by the supervisor. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Military Spouse candidates exercising their preference will be placed at the full performance level if considered to be best qualified and selected.

GS-09
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07 or equivalent in other pay systems and is described in detail in my resume. Examples of specialized experience includes aiding with the utilization of schematic diagrams various testing instruments and relevant electronic formulas to perform tasks such as testing troubleshooting modifying designing and developing electronic equipment; assist with developing policies standards procedures for maintenance installation or similar functions and understanding the theories and principles in electronic systems and equipment to aid in the analysis evaluation fact-finding and investigative techniques in order to gather data identify factors and recommend a solution from a number of possible alternatives; perform studies and assist with preparing reports documentation and correspondence to communicate factual and procedural information clearly. 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: Applicants must successfully completed a masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: An equivalent combination of successfully completed 1 full year of graduate level education 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.

GS-11
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to Federal experience at the next lower grade (GS-09) level or equivalent (grade level pay schedule pay band etc.) and is described in detail in my resume. An example of creditable specialized experience includes utilize schematic diagrams various testing instruments and relevant electronic formulas to aid with tasks such as testing troubleshooting modifying designing and developing electronic equipment; assisting with developing policies standards procedures for maintenance installation or similar functions and understanding the theories and principles in electronic systems and equipment to develop and recommend changes in procedures and technical instructions to management on substantive functions and practices in a high-level air traffic location; aid with the development of innovative methods or procedures to meet emergency situations in an environment where rapid equipment restoration is always paramount to ensure continuous operation where required; design develop fabricate troubleshoot and maintain schematics and other components for a variety of interrelated electronic systems with a wide range of technical modernity and applicability.

GS-12
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to Federal experience at the next lower grade (GS-11) level or equivalent (grade level pay schedule pay band etc.) and is described in detail in my resume. An example of creditable specialized experience includes utilizing schematic diagrams various testing instruments and relevant electronic formulas to perform tasks such as testing troubleshooting modifying designing and developing electronic equipment; developing policies standards procedures for maintenance installation or similar functions and understanding the theories and principles in electronic systems and equipment to develop and recommend changes in procedures and technical instructions to management on substantive functions and practices in a high-level air traffic location; develop innovative methods approaches or procedures to meet emergency situations in an environment where rapid equipment restoration is always paramount to ensure continuous operation where required; design develop fabricate troubleshoot and maintain schematics and other components for a variety of interrelated electronic systems with a wide range of technical modernity and applicability; plan organize and execute limited projects involved in troubleshooting and resolving equipment malfunctions errors and issues requiring the solution of both design and operations problems; and identify evaluate and recommend appropriate solutions to resolve complex interrelated problems and issues.

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 and experience working with a wide variety of complex and integrated ATCALS and C-E equipment; familiarity of applicable laws regulations policies methods and procedures of a wide range of electronics principles and theories capabilities limitations and interrelationships of electronic systems associated with air traffic control; and knowledge of all applicable safety regulations procedures and practices.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of electronics principals and theories capabilities and limitations of electronic systems associated with air traffic control weather radar equipment; of systems and component design capabilities configurations limitations and functional operation; and of various types of electronics logic.
3. Skill in the interpretation of technical data such as drawings schematics blueprints and specifications of complete electronic systems; in analyzing problems in integrated/interfacing systems involving numerous complex circuits; the proper sequence of steps in troubleshooting systems(s) circuits; and in using complex electronic and electromechanical test and measuring equipment using integrated test functions.
4. Ability to rank priorities make accurate and quick decisions that support the unit mission and the safety of flight on the UTTR regarding equipment operation.
5. Ability to modify standard procedures adapt equipment or techniques and make departures from previous approaches to solve technical problems improve system performance for highly complex electronic systems; to trace electronics logic from one system to another; and establish and maintain effective working relationships to represent the organization in a professional manner.