Supervisory Electronics Technician (Raws)
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Nellis Air Force Base, NV - USA
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Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as first level supervisor providing planning directing organizing and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to maintain Radar Airfield and Weather Systems (RAWS) equipment in support of the flying mission. Position also performs technical duties and responsibilities as Electronics Technician.
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- Plans organizes and directs the activities of RAWS maintenance ensuring that assigned equipment maintenance complies with regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
- Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies procedures and directives of management.
- Represents (the organization) with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Establishes develops and maintains effective working relationships with Federal Aviation Administrations (FAA) National Weather Service (NWS) Air Force Flight Standards Agency (AFFSA) and other DoD agencies supporting the mission.
- When workload demands installs modifies tests repairs overhauls calibrates maintains and verifies/certifies performance of complex integrated and interfacing electronic systems.
- Determines when the systems are operational or when to remove them from operation for repair or troubleshooting. Utilizes safety practices and procedures and control tools.
- 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
- If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume.
- 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 be qualified to drive government motor vehicles and qualify for flightline driving qualification. A valid state drivers is required for this position. Must be able to distinguish colors and shades of colors.
- Indoor and outdoor work at equipment sites (on and off base) may require frequent walking kneeling bending prolonged standing working in strained uncomfortable positions frequent crouching in restricted areas. CONT
- Plus lifting/carrying heavy items weighing 50 pounds or more such as test equipment and replacement parts RAWS. Use of both arms and legs is required. Requires annual occupational exam and the wear of prescribed aural protection device.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; Requires CPR certification.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Requires recurring training to update knowledge of systems and procedures.
- Outdoor work sometimes performed in inclement weather or limited light conditions. Potential exists for injuries such as electric shock cuts and bruises as well as burns caused by electrical or RF energy and soldering equipment.
- May be required to frequent climbing of towers up to 200 foot and tall ladders while using safety-climbing devices is required. Working in areas where footing can be treacherous such as antenna tower platforms. CONT
- Climbing of towers and ladders while using safety-climbing devices is required. Subject to shift work overtime telephone and pager standby (on call) call back and may be required to work an uncommon tour of duty.
- As a condition of employment the employee must meet certification requirements found in the RAWS Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP). CONT
- The employee is required to maintain proficiency certification on an annual basis and is subject to validation of training certifications via the Quality Assurance evaluation program.
- This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. CONT
- Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available.
- This is a Mission Essential position performing a Mission Critical Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. CONT
- IAW DoDI 3020-42 Defense Continuity Programs. This is drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
- This is a Supervisory Position. A 1-year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however if position has a positive degree requirement qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice your most recent performance rating and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants if determined best qualified must be selected at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
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Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017 Public Lawthe Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. The law made taxable certain reimbursements and other payments including driving mileage airfare and lodging expenses en-route travel to the new duty station and temporary storage of those items. The Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin (FTR) 18-05 issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to pay for substantially all of the increased tax liability resulting from the 2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for certain eligible individuals. For additional information on WTA/RITA allowances and eligibilities please click here. Subsequently FTR Bulletin 20-04 issued by GSA provides further information regarding NDAA FY2020 Public Law 116-92 and the expansion of eligibility beyond transferred for WTA/RITA allowances. For additional information please click here.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Manager
