• Troubleshoots, repairs, overhauls, modifies, tests, and calibrates a variety of standard and nonstandard electronic test equipment.
• Provides advice and technical assistance to supported organizations.
• 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 www.sss.gov
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• May be required to work rotating shifts or uncommon tours of duty. Subject to call back to meet emergency situations
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license will be required for the position
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
• COLOR VISION: Normal color vision as defined in AFI 48-123, Medical Examination and Standards
• 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
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• This work may require some exposure to work under adverse environmental conditions
• Incumbent may be required to take part in mobility exercises and contingency operations
• 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
• Performs other duties as required
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position

Qualifications

Condition Of Employment Continue

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: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-2600, Electronic Equipment Installation and Maintenance Group. 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 ability to do the work of a WG-2602 ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC more than normal without 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:

WAGE GRADE 08- 10
1. Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and construction practices of electronic measurement equipment to recognize types and sizes of resistors, capacitors, wiring, and transistors.
2. Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
3. Skill in using and maintaining hand tools such as drills, chassis punches, wrenches, soldering irons, and microsoldering units to remove and replace circuit parts; and operating and applying computerized automatic test equipment, oscilloscopes, signal/pulse generators, frequency counters, and voltmeters.
4. Ability to follow directions and work closely with others.
5. Ability to learn to use published technical directives and equipment specifications that outline specific alignment and calibration procedures.
6. Ability to use computer terminals to maintain records and document actions.

WAGE GRADE 11
1. Knowledge of operating electronic principles involved in the production and utilization of oscillations over a broad 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 microsoldering 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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience relates to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.