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ELECTRONIC INTEGRATED SYSTEMS MECHANIC

Department of the Navy
Naval Air Systems Command
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Summary

You will serve as a Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic in the MRO F/A-18 Production Department of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
09/30/2024 to 10/07/2024
Salary
$35.29 to - $41.17 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 12
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Lemoore Naval Air Station, CA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
ST-12561827-24-GHC
Control number
811772500

Duties

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  • You will perform installation, functional operation, trouble analysis and final alignment of integrated communication-navigation-identification systems accomplishing a number of major functions in a wide variety of aircraft.
  • You will interpret test results in a typical display control and monitor system and analyze feedback and control functions in a complex informational loop where a variety of sub-group systems depend on integrated feedback and control.
  • You will make functional test, interpret and apply a wide variety of technical data, evaluate operational characteristics by observing and analyzing display data, waveforms, voltage/current/power, instrument readings, etc.
  • You will work on systems such as electronic counter measures, secured data transmission, tactical data systems, communication and navigation systems, search radar, inertial navigation systems, etc.
  • You will install and connect control motors, generators, inverters, relays, distribution panels, junction boxes, switches, circuit breakers, fuses, terminal strips etc.
  • You will analyze work orders request for the manufacture or repair of aircraft electrical systems or equipment.
  • You will perform routine disassembly repair, modification, assembly, test, installation, and maintenance of aircraft electrical systems.
  • You will analyze circuits working from the system integration schematics and wiring or logic diagrams to facilitate repair of the aircraft.
  • You will be required to have regular and predictable attendance, which is an essential function of the position.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • You must take and pass a pre-employment physical examination.
  • Must obtain and maintain all required certification and/or license as a condition of employment.
  • You may be required to work all shifts on a rotational basis including overtime.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION
I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks including (1) Knowledge of advanced principles in electronics to analyze faults and errors involving complex multi-systems. (2) Ability to analyze circuits working from schematics, blueprints, and wiring and logic diagrams to identify malfunctions. (3) Ability to test aircraft integrated avionics and electrical systems. (4) Ability to perform advanced repair, inspection, troubleshooting, and diagnostics on electronic integrated systems and related electrical systems. (5) Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools common to the electronic trade. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence.

I have the ability to perform the full range of tasks including (1) Knowledge of advanced principles in electronics to analyze faults and errors involving complex multi-systems. (2) Ability to analyze circuits working from schematics, blueprints, and wiring and logic diagrams to identify malfunctions. (3) Ability to test aircraft integrated avionics and electrical systems. (4) Ability to perform advanced repair, inspection, troubleshooting, and diagnostics on electronic integrated systems and related electrical systems. (5) Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools common to the electronic trade. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection.

I have the ability to perform common tasks including (1) Knowledge of advanced principles in electronics to analyze faults and errors involving complex multi-systems. (2) Ability to analyze circuits working from schematics, blueprints, and wiring and logic diagrams to identify malfunctions. (3) Ability to test aircraft integrated avionics and electrical systems. (4) Ability to perform advanced repair, inspection, troubleshooting, and diagnostics on electronic integrated systems and related electrical systems. (5) Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools common to the electronic trade. . I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.


Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

MIL SPOUSE STATEMENT - Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

PPP APPLICANTS - PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following job elements:

  • ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION
  • ABILITY TO USE HAND AND POWER TOOLS (ELECTRONICS)
  • KNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, REPAIR, ETC.
  • THEORY OF ELECTRONICS
  • TROUBLESHOOTING (ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT)
  • USE OF TEST EQUIPMENT (ELECTRONICS)


You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All eligibility and qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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