Electronics Mechanic

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a military technician position with the 88th Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity 138, located at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Responsibilities Replace defective transformers, switches, relays, tubes, circuits, choke coils, capacitors, resistors, cannon plugs, junction blocks, wires, potentiometers, etc. Disassemble, inspect, repair, adjust, overhaul, modify, calibrate, align and tune electronic sets, components, and equipment. Use all types of test equipment to localize trouble by component unit, by circuit within a component, and by element of a circuit. Conduct inspections, diagnose malfunctions and troubleshoot to determine causes of defects. Prepare unsatisfactory equipment reports on items failing tests repeatedly, specifying the nature of the fault and the materials necessary for repairs. Provide technical assistance to unit personnel on equipment operation and organizational maintenance procedures. Install, overhaul, maintain and repair a variety of electronic components, related devices, and equipment. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for DoD Maintenance Activities. Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 a Electronics Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen-out element, you should document experience or show the ability to do the following: Conduct inspections of electronic equipment; use test equipment to diagnose malfunctions; troubleshoot to determine cause of malfunction; and complete repairs of electronic equipment using hand and power tools. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort Required: Work requires frequent lifting or carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally items weighing over 50 pounds. Work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching and stooping. Working Conditions: Work is usually done inside in well-lighted, heated and ventilated areas. Work outside is normally done in good weather; however, emergency situations sometimes require working under poor weather conditions. Exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, scrapes, and serious burns caused by electrical shock, RF energy and hot components. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Logistics Career Field Position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary is based on the local prevailing rate. This position is obligated. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. New Army Reserve Military Technicians may be authorized moving expenses to their first official duty station. to be eligible to receive moving expenses, you must be a newly appointed Federal civilian employee or have a minimum of a 3-day break in a service from previous Federal civilian employment. Recruitment, retention, and/or relocation incentive, advance in-hire rates, advanced leave accrual, and creditable service for leave accrual may be authorized when determined to be in the best interest of the government. 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