Electronics Technician

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the How to Apply section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

GS-11- $74678 - $97087

Duties

• You will provide quality control oversight on the work performed by lower-level technicians within the branch.
• You will recommend and determine appropriate measurement standards modifying and redesigning support equipment and developing new measurement techniques.
• You will progress and review completed work to ensure the Branch Heads instruction for work sequence procedures methods and deadlines have been met.
• You will ensure environmental conditions are maintained within specified parameters and perform tests on the effects of environmental conditions on equipment.
• You will administer the RADIAC training and qualification program to the team in accordance with established NAVSEA policy.
• You will examine technical data for assessment of equipment subsystems or material characteristics to understand operation and resolve problems.
• You will be required to comply with NRC policy and regulations in the operation and safeguarding of the various radioactive sources necessary for the operation of the RCL.
• You will be responsible for providing parts costs analyst support workload planning and coordination of the RCLs Lead Activity responsibilities.

Requirements

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
• 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 aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour including nights weekends and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• 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.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• Lifting small objects and equipment over 45 pounds may be required.
• Safety and radiation hazards are encountered at production and repair areas requiring the use of proper safety equipment.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets gloves coveralls glasses goggles respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• May be exposed to dust dirt extremes of temperatures and high noise levels found in production facilities and on ships.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States drivers license.
• Must have or be able to complete the RADIAC Instrument Calibration/Maintenance course (RICC) or (RIMC) within one year of employment.
• Must have or be able to complete NAVSEA Detachment RASO Radiation Safety Officer (RASO) Course within two years of employment.
• Must have or be able to complete NAVSEA Detachment RASO Class 7 Radioactive Shippers Course or equivalent within two years of employment.

Qualifications

GS-11
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Experience performing as a RADIAC Calibration Technician for at least one year.
• Experience interpreting and following NAVSEA and NRC policy and directives.
• Experience applying knowledge of radiation detection principles and the different types of ionizing radiation.
• Experience implementing knowledge of RADIAC systems and their operating requirements.
• Experience utilizing knowledge in interpreting design drawings design specifications technical repair standards field change bulletins and other technical literature for a variety of RADIAC instruments and systems.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Occupational Requirements (IOR):
Electronics Technical Series 0856

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.

• Several vacancies may be filled.
• 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.

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: preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However if you claim veterans preference you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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.

Required Experience:

IC