About the Position: Position may be filled as a temporary promotion or temporary reassignment not to exceed 1 year by a current permanent Army employee. Temporary promotions or reassignments may be extended up to a maximum of 5 years, and may be made permanent without further competition. This position is for the C4ISR Directorate

Duties

Troubleshoots complex electronic integrated systems composed of a number of subsystems and integrate into one system. Calibrates and integrates subsystems and equipment into a functional system. Troubleshoot electronic systems to determine malfunctions occurring in the system. Fabricate test fixtures when required for electronic equipment. Determine repair requirements, methods, techniques, tools, and equipment. Provide technical instruction to lower level employees ensuring quality standards are met.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Twenty five percent business travel or temporary duty (TDY) requirement on an annual basis.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position requires shift work and overtime to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain the Associate Level Certified Electronics Technician certification per Electronics Technicians Association, International, within two (2) years of placement into the position.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain the Journeyman Level Certified Electronics Technician certification per Electronics Technicians Association, International, within four (4) years of placement into the position.
• Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible 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. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic without more than normal supervision. The ability to perform common Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic tasks including repairing, testing and troubleshooting integrated electronic systems composed of individual subsystems. Resolving deficiencies in test equipment and calibrating subsystems into a functional system. Work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)Ability To Use Hand and Power Tools - ElectronicsIngenuity (Ability To Suggest and Apply New Methods)Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Theory of ElectronicsTrouble shooting (Electronic Equipment)Use of Test Equipment: Electronics Physical efforts: Light to moderate physical effort is required. Employee frequently lifts and carries up to 40 pounds. May occasionally lift heavier items with assistance. Work requires sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, reaching, and working in cramped or awkward positions. Occasionally work in high places may be required. Must be able to distinguish colors and shades of colors to distinguish color codes. Working Conditions: Work is usually performed in well lighted, heated and ventilated areas. Employee may be subject to injuries, such as electrical shock, cuts, bruises and burns. Work may be performed on aircraft, on ships, in high places, or outside in inclement weather.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address AI-APF-W0MLAA TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT DO NOT MAIL Tobyhanna, PA 18466 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk