ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT MAKER INSTALLER & REPAIRER SUPV

Defense Information Systems Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Information Systems Agency seeks a supervisor for the Video Services Branch, overseeing civilian and contractor staff and ensuring efficient work operations. The role involves explaining procedures, guiding teams, and maintaining schedules in alignment with policy and priority requirements.

Candidates should bring strong electronics knowledge, experience with assembly/repair, and the ability to troubleshoot complex equipment using precision test instruments.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the work of the position with minimal supervision (Screen-out).
• Familiarity with hand and power tools used in electronics.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation and repair.
• Understanding of electronics theory and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in using electronics test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Video Services Branch and oversee civilian/contractor staff.
• Explain requirements, instruct staff, and provide guidance on procedures.
• Set deadlines and priorities based on schedules and higher-level policies.

Skills

Screen-out element awareness

Hand and power tools

Electronics knowledge

Electronics theory

Troubleshooting electronics

Test equipment usage

Tools

Test equipment instruments

Job description

Summary

This position for The Defense Information Systems Agency is at DISA Enterprise OP Off/ ENT Sustainment DIV.

Summary

This position for The Defense Information Systems Agency is at DISA Enterprise OP Off/ ENT Sustainment DIV.

Duties

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• Works under the direction of a General Foreman who provides general instructions, standard procedures, overall priorities and policies and relies upon the incumbent to control work operations and accomplish an adequate quantity and quality of work.
• Serves as Foreman over the Video Services Branch, exercising full supervisory responsibility for control over work operations involving civilian and contractor subordinate workers.
• Explains work requirements, methods and procedures, instructs subordinates in new procedures, and provides advice when problems arise.
• Establishes deadlines and priorities on the basis of general work schedules and methods and policies established by higher levels of supervision.
  

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• This position requires a Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• This is a drug test designated position.
• The employee may be required to work overtime and be recalled to duty.
• The employee is required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• The employee is required to work rotating shifts.
• This position is designated as a mission-essential position.
• The employee may be required to work overtime on an emergency basis.
• The employee may be recalled to duty.
• This position requires employee to work under adverse environmental conditions.
• This position requires the employee to have the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• This position requires that the employee must not have a fear of height or confined spaces.
• This position may require that the employee be certified in the use of a respirator.
• Performs duties as defined in citations 2-4 and CPR 523-1-A.
• This position requires the incumbent to have or acquire through training and maintain a DD1435 COMSEC Maintenance Training and Experience Record. Failure to maintain certification will result in grounds for dismissal.

Qualifications

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying.

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

Ability to do the work of an Electronic Equipment Maker/Installer/Repairer without more than normal supervision. Applicant must have the ability to perform common journey level tasks associated with the repair and maintenance of electronic equipment including receiving oral instructions as the nature of repairs, installation, or maintenance to be made, and can proceed to carry out the work, receiving advice and assistance as required, in cleaning, making adjustments and/or repairs, calibration, and retest of equipment including various relays, meters, recorders, controllers, indicators, radio transmitters and receivers, oscillators and amplifiers, electronic relays and other electronic and communication equipment. (My resume reflects present or past experience performing these tasks.) - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)
• Ability To Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Theory of Electronics
• Trouble shooting (Electronic Equipment)
• Use of Test Equipment: Electronics

PHYSICAL EFFORT

The incumbent handles heavy parts and equipment and works in cramped quarters in tiring positions. Physical effort requires climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and twisting objects frequently weighing up to, and occasionally over, 40 pounds, and standing for long periods of time on hard surfaces. Ability to work in awkward positions requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling and twisting. A high degree of concentrated mental and visual attention is necessary to determine cause of trouble and to plan and carry out corrective action; to interpret complex drawings; and to coordinate a high degree of manual dexterity with close visual attention for sustained periods. Ability to distinguish colors is essential.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works both inside and outside the powerhouse other structures, and outdoors. Outside work subjects employee to usual climate conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow). Work is often unpleasant due to weather, dirt, grease, dust, high noise levels, etc. There is danger of serious injury or death if employee contacts energized equipment and danger of drowning when working above swift moving water. May work with a variety of toxic or caustic materials. Required to work in concrete structures. There is a possibility of cuts, burns, falls, and electrical shock Employee is subject to the discomfort of wearing required safety equipment such as ear plugs, hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, safety harness, etc. Must wear appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing, and successfully complete and maintain all occupational health requirements.

Specialized Experience

Specialized experience is defined as: Experience providing technical guidance and instruction to employees, explaining work requirements, and implementing new procedures to resolve operational issues.

In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing competencies are required.

Competencies

• Planning and Evaluating
• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving
• Leadership
• Technical Credibility

Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Education Is Not Substitutable For Experience Requirements.

Additional information

• A one year probationary or trial period may be required.
• This position is subject to completion of 1 year probationary period for assignment to a supervisory position.
• Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.
• Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 3-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Moving costs MAY be paid.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
• This position has been designated as "Mission Essential." Incumbent will be required to report to work or relocate to a new duty location, within the United States, in times of local/national emergency.
• The employee may be required to work overtime and be recalled to duty.
• The employee is required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• The employee is required to work rotating shifts.
• For more information on veterans' preference click here.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here).
• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
• This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program.
• Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level.
• PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
• For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here.
• You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.

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.

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