ELECTRONIC SYSTEM CONTROL CRAFTWORKER.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Umatilla (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Oregon seeks an Electronic System Control Craftworker to test, install, and maintain digital electronic equipment and data/control systems.

You will support installation projects, review plans, and ensure system reliability in a demanding environment. Coordinate with engineering staff, provide design recommendations, and manage OT equipment including PLCs, switches, servers and firewalls.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform testing and maintenance on electronic systems.
• Experience reading and interpreting schematics/diagrams.
• Capability to calibrate, adjust, and retest equipment.

Responsibilities

• Use test equipment to determine operating conditions or malfunctions.
• Develop standard practices for installation, upgrade, inspection, testing and preventive maintenance.
• Install, modify, maintain and repair digital electronic equipment and data/ control systems.
• Manage networked OT equipment including switches, servers, PLCs and firewalls.
• Implement cyber security protocols.

Skills

Electronic repair

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Read schematics

Manual dexterity

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Wave analyzers

Frequency counters

Function generators

Logic analyzers

Multimeters

Reflectometers

Job description

Duties

• Use test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, wave analyzers, frequency counters, function generators, logic analyzers, multimeters, reflectometers, and other instruments in performing tests necessary to determine operating conditions or malfunctions.
• Coordinates and receives support from engineering personnel in developing standard practices for installation, upgrade, inspection, testing and preventive maintenance of electronic systems and for updating existing systems.
• Reviews plans and schematic diagrams to provide design and installation recommendations.
• Exchanges information and performance data for mutual resolution of technical problems which impact on the region-wide power system.
• Performs installation, modification, maintenance and repair of digital electronic equipment and devices related to data collection systems, centralized control systems, remote control systems, and communications systems.
• Responsible for networked Operation Technology (OT) equipment such as network switches, servers, firewalls, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and associated equipment.
• Implements cyber security protocols and updates when required.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Pre-employment physical is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Information Assurance level II Certification.
• Heavy lifting of up to 45lbs.
• Pre-employment Drug Testing is required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

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(n) ELECTRONIC SYSTEM CONTROL CRAFTWORKER without more than normal supervision. I have performed common tasks associated with the repair and maintenance of electronic equipment. I receive 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.

• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Required to stand for long periods on hard surfaces, climb stairs and ladders, work in awkward positions requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling and twisting. Requires a high degree of concentrated mental and visual attention, and ability to coordinate a high degree of manual dexterity with close visional attention for sustained periods. Must be able to distinguish colors. Must be able to lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing frequently up to, and occasionally over, 45 pounds.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Works both inside and outside the powerhouse. 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 high voltage electricity and danger of drowning when working above swift moving water. 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.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

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.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• 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
• This is a(n) Logistics Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Relocation and Recruitment Incentives may be authorized.

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.