ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN II

State of Florida; Starke (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental, Vision, and Supplemental

Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Waiver

Job summary

The Florida Department of Military Affairs in Starke, FL seeks an Electronics Equipment Technician responsible for inspections, maintenance, and repair of automated ranges and related systems for FLNG units.

Must have a high school diploma and two years of hands-on experience; the role involves following technical instructions, safety procedures, and occasional travel to support range operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of professional, full-time experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections, tests, diagnoses, installs, repairs, replaces, services, modifies, alters, and supports range operation for automated ranges, target systems, and related IT, sound effects, and battlefield effects simulator components.
• Inspect, test, and diagnose automated ranges, target, and safety issues.
• Remove and transport, install, replace parts, or service automated ranges, temporary range setups, target, SES, or BES equipment.
• Modify or upgrade automated ranges, target, SES, or BES equipment.
• Respond to range support calls to quickly diagnose and correct faults, repairing or replacing components to limit downtime.
• Operate a variety of testing equipment and tools, including electronic, electrical, and signal testing equipment, hand and power tools, forklifts, soldering, and brazing, with proper safety equipment for each task.
• Travel to various locations to support automated range support for the FL RTLP Program in direct support of FLNG units.
• Ensure materials used are documented and work orders are completed in a timely manner.

Skills

Electrical/electronic knowledge

Diagnostic ability

Independent worker

Planning & coordination

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

11:59 p.m. on closing date

VACANCY #

62000294

WORK LOCATION

Starke, FL

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
• New employees of the Department of Military Affairs will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screening.
• New employees of the Department of Military Affairs are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program.
• The Department of Military Affairs is paid on a monthly basis.
• This position is a Cooperative Agreement position.
• As a CANDIDATE, you are required to provide documentation (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
• Must be able to obtain a completion of a favorable National Agency Check background investigation clearance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A High School Diploma or equivalent; AND
• Two (2) years of professional, full‑time‑equivalent experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs inspections, tests, diagnoses, installs, repairs, replaces, services, modifies, alters, and supports range operation for automated ranges, target systems, and related IT, sound effects, and battlefield effects simulator components.

Inspect, test, and diagnose automated ranges, target, and safety issues.

• Includes motors, drive gear, switches, sensors, wiring harness, brackets, relays, circuit cards, rectifiers, transformers, modems, radios, batteries, computer program, network switch, surge suppressors, and silhouettes. Report safety issues to supervisor.

Remove and transport, install, replace parts, or service automated ranges, temporary range setups, target, SES, or BES equipment.

• Includes motors, drive gear, switches, sensors, wiring harness, brackets, batteries, relays, circuit cards, rectifiers, transformers, modems, radios, batteries, computer program, network switch, surge suppressors, power connectors and cables, signal connectors and cables, gas regulators and lines, target, SES and BES layout, target protection, and silhouettes. Also covers bullet holes in target boxes and target protection covers.

Modify or upgrade automated ranges, target, SES, or BES equipment.

• Includes motors, drive gear, switches, sensors, wiring harness, brackets, relays, circuit cards, rectifiers, modems, radios, batteries, computer program, network switch, surge suppressors, power connectors and cables, signal connectors and cables, gas regulators and lines, target, SES and BES layout, and silhouettes.
• Respond to range support calls to quickly diagnose and correct faults, repairing or replacing components to limit downtime.

Operate a variety of testing equipment and tools, including electronic, electrical, and signal testing equipment, hand and power tools, forklifts, soldering, and brazing, with proper safety equipment for each task.

Ensure materials used are documented and work orders are completed in a timely manner.

Perform automated tower support operations, including startup, operation, and clearing of malfunction procedures.

Travel to various locations to support automated range support for the FL RTLP Program in direct support of FLNG units.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of procedures, techniques, equipment, and tools used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment.
• Knowledge of electronic equipment components and design requirements.
• Skill in using specialized tools and equipment to install, maintain, and repair electronic equipment.
• Ability to identify and repair electronic malfunctions.
• Ability to understand and follow technical instructions related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

LEGAL & EEO STATEMENTS

The State of Florida and the Department of Military Affairs participate in the E‑Verify program. The State of Florida is a legal employer and asserts that it performs work force verification for all employees hired in the United States.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Services System before their 26th birthday or possess a Letter of Registration Exemption.

All members of the Florida Retirement System contribute 3% of their salary on a pre‑tax basis. Retirees who are re‑employed with the State of Florida may see changes or cancellations in their benefits depending on the date of retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence. The Department of Military Affairs values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities, and qualified persons are encouraged to apply. The Department encourages veterans’ preference and requires supporting documentation. The State of Florida supports a drug‑free workplace and requires reasonable suspicion drug testing as required by law.

Location: Starke, FL, US, 32091 32608