Electronics Technician - Binghamton, United States - US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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Binghamton, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

As an Electronics Technician, you will perform the following duties:

Perform technical services including maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, operation and testing of a full range of electronic systems.
Develop and devise improvements and alterations to complex technical equipment, instruments or software, including modifying and conducting complex tests and analyzing the results.
Provide support monitoring, operating, and maintaining site's computer systems.
Serve as the technical focal point for maintenance on systems and equipment for assigned local and remote areas.

These duties are described at the full performance level of the GS-11; the GS-08, GS-09, and GS-10 are developmental leading to such performance.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

GS-8= $54,292 - $70,578
GS-9= $59,966 - $77,955
GS-10=$66,036 - $85,844
GS-11=$72,553 - $94,317

Key Requirements:

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information.
A one year probationary may be required.
Payment of relocation expenses is not authorized.

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The incumbent is also required to work in cramped or confined areas; handle tools, equipment and testing devices up to 40 lbs and climb equipment ladders, towers, stairs, etc.
Must be able to work in potentially hazardous conditions such as power generators, machinery, obstructed work areas, high noise levels, inclement weather conditions and high voltage.
Required to operate a motorized and specialized vehicle to perform site equipment maintenance.
On occasion, must work over time to meet work schedule requirements and resolve issues that could affect public safety.
Valid, current state driver's license is required.

Qualifications:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

This experience need not have been in the federal government.

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).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

To qualify at the GS-08 level:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 in the Federal service.

Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:

Assisting in the maintenance of electronic systems and equipment.

To qualify at the GS-09 level:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 in the Federal service.

Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:

Assisting in operating and maintaining a wide range of electronic systems and equipment; and
Assisting in the testing of field equipment.

Substitution of Education: Two (2) full years of fulltime graduate education or Master's degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or electronics technology.
OR
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of graduate level education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position.

Only graduate level education in excess of a year is applicable.

To qualify at the GS10 level:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 09 in the Federal service.

Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:

Assisting in installing, operating, and maintaining a wide range of electronic, electro-mechanical, data acquisition, communications equipment or computer systems; and
Testing field equipment.

To qualify at the GS-11 level:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 in the Federal service.

Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:

Installing, operating, and maintaining a wide range of electronic, electro-mechanical, data acquisition, communications equipment or computer systems; and
Planning and conducting testing of field equipment.

Education:

There is no positive education requirement for this position.

Education completed in colleges or