Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic

Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 3 years by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition.

Job Description
• Overhaul, repair, rebuild, modify, troubleshoot, adjust, install, test, inspect, fabricate, and maintain one or more complex electronic integrated systems.
• Instruct lower-level employees in performance of tasks and ensures established quality standards are met.
• Coordinate with professional and technical personnel on matters involving operating specifications, or modifications to equipment or systems.
• Provide assistance to engineers in writing test procedures for new and non-developmental items.
• Repair and maintain specialized test sets.
• Align, calibrate, and otherwise integrate all subsystems into a functional system.

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 Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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 Electronics Integrated Systems Mechanic without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common duties which include: performing analysis/diagnosis and final alignment of any of several electronic, multi-system complexes consisting of complete systems. I can recognize deficiencies in test equipment, programming a system under test, troubleshoot performance monitoring and built in diagnostic test circuits.

I 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 (Electronics) Ingenuity (Ability to Suggest and Apply New Methods) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.

Theory of Electronics Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment) Use of Test Equipment:
Electronics Physical Effort:
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.