Electronics Mechanic

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DIB MRTFB to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position : Performing troubleshooting, system testing, and system integration of multiple complex components for modification, test, and repair procedures.

Duties

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• Perform trouble analysis, final alignment of multisystem complexes, system testing / troubleshooting, measurements, integration, and inspection of various explosive, ignition, propulsive, and electronics systems.
• Troubleshooting, system testing, and system integration of multiple complex components and, as the technical expert thoroughly analyzes results to provide recommendations for modification, test, and repair procedures.
• Perform inspection of the assembly, disassembly, modification, repair, rework and testing of missile sections, sub-assemblies, complete systems, and subsystems.
• Recognize deficiencies in test equipment, programming a system under test; troubleshoot performance monitoring and built in diagnostic test circuits.
• Utilize peripheral computer controlled automated test stations to test and diagnose malfunctions in PGM systems.
• Demonstrates multiple system performance across higher-level commands, various departments, and agencies for training and tactical field locations.
• Trains and supports end users, to include foreign partners, as requested by programs.
• Operate forklift (up to 28,000 lb. Capacity) for transporting a variety of missiles, all which have zero drop criteria.

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Conditions of employment

Qualifications

Who May Apply : US Citizens

Term Appointment NTE - Position may be filled as a term appointment NTE 4 years. Term appointments may be extended beyond six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years.

Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a term appointment will be appointed / converted into a term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

WG-13 Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) : Ability to do the work of a(n) Electronics Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. Perform the full range of test equipment maintenance, trouble shooting, and repair of explosive, ignition, propulsive and electronics systems. Perform inspections, using measuring / inspection tools and following procedures, applying operational test methods of functional test equipment relating to precision guided munitions, missiles, rockets, and their components, subsystems, major systems, and their integration. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

WG-12 Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) : Ability to do the work of a(n) Electronics Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. Perform test equipment maintenance, trouble shooting and repair of explosive, ignition, propulsive and electronics systems with the use of hand and power tools. Perform inspection by using measuring / inspection tools by following procedures and applying operational test methods of functional test equipment. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

WG-11 Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) : Ability to do the work of a(n) Electronics Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. Disassembling, repairing, modifying, assembling various sub-assemblies and major items of weapon systems. Inspect equipment to determine equipment condition and analyzed deficiencies to determine if economically repairable. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

WG-10 Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) : Ability to do the work of a(n) Electronics Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. Experience in a number of the following : electrical, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, missile structures and assemblies and shop mathematics. Work on electronic safety and arming devices, rockets motors, squibs, and any other explosive type items. Exercises skill and precision when working with hazardous materials and explosives.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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.

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