ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN - Direct Hire Authority

Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment

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The primary purpose of this position is to apply technical work to modeling and simulation systems that supports developmental and operational test and evaluation (DT &E and OT &E) test programs.Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (for positions at GS-4 or equivalent and above): Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NJ-03, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems.

Some examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

• Work as a technician, instructor, inspector, or mechanic (civilian or military) that showed progression in theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic theory, and of the characteristics, function, operation, and capabilities of a variety of types of electronic equipment. This experience must have included the use of schematic diagrams, a variety of test equipment, and the application of appropriate electronic formulas involved in such duties as testing, troubleshooting, modifying, designing, calibrating, installing, maintaining, repairing, constructing, developing, and instructing on electronic equipment, or similar functions.
• Experience in developing policies, standards, and procedures for maintenance, installation, or similar functions, provided the work clearly shows that the applicant applied a specialized knowledge of the theories and principles of a variety of electronic systems or equipment.

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.

Ideal Candidate
Desired skills include:

• 2 years of experience with computer operation desired.
• 2 years of 1553 network experience desired.
• 2 years of aircraft instrumentation experience desired.

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. Para-professional knowledge of the concepts, principles, and techniques or electronic, engineering, and the related knowledge of aeronautical and mechanical engineering concerned with avionics and flight simulation.
2. Expert knowledge in the design and fabrication of simulation cockpits, hardware interfaces, electrical layouts, electrical hardware, digital computer, and various data display electronic systems.
3. Knowledge of the operation and maintenance for high-end computer equipment and networks.
4. Knowledge of test function, test instrumentation, test design, coordination, and supervision, data evaluation, eport preparation, facility, and administrative aspects of flight test programs.
5. Knowledge and skill sufficient to plan, organize, direct, and conduct the maintenance, operations and checkout of unique simulators. Ability to research, analyze, interpret and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situation and to recommend timely and economical solutions.
6. Ability to maintain good working relation and to provide technical leadership and project management oversight as well a communicate effectively with a broad range of personnel both orally and in writing and to use modern computer software applications in support of communications and presentations.

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. ARE YOU USING YOUR 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.