Electronics Mechanic Supervisor

Architect of the Capitol; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

Retirement system with investment

Paid holidays

Paid sick and annual leave

Life insurance

Subsidized transportation

Training and development opportunities

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

The Architect of the Capitol is seeking an Electronics Mechanic Supervisor to oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of electronic systems across the Capitol Hill Complex. The role may require day or evening shifts in the Electronics Branch and involves leadership duties, budgeting, and technical guidance.

Responsibilities include planning maintenance, supervising staff, and ensuring adherence to schedules while applying advanced knowledge of electronics theory and systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct the implementation and sustainment of Congressional Call Clock Systems (CCCSs), Congressional Cable Television Systems (CCTSs), Congressional Audio/Video Systems (CASS), and Congressional FM Radio System (CFRS).
• Lead the Day or Evening Electronics Operations and Maintenance Section; supervise staff and priorities.
• Manage the unit's budget and workload; address complaints and provide coaching and training.
• Plan use of workers, equipment, facilities, materials and tools weekly or by project.
• Maintain and troubleshoot complex electronic systems and related test equipment; interpret complex specifications.

Job description

• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Schedule: This is an Excepted Service position and does not require or confer civil service Competitive Status

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Office of Utilities and Power Plant Operations, Office of the Assistant Director of the Utility Services Division, Electronics Branch. The incumbent is an Electronics Mechanic Supervisor in the Electronics Branch and may be assigned to the Day or Evening Electronics Operations and Maintenance Section.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the implementation and sustainment of Congressional Call\\Clock Systems (CCCSs); Congressional Cable Television Systems (CCTSs); Congressional Audio\\Sound Systems (CASS); Congressional FM Radio System (CFRS); and various electronics systems located throughout the Capitol Hill Complex.

The incumbent serves as the assigned Day or Evening Electronics Section's Supervisor with the primary responsibility for the operation, maintenance, management, alignment, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of all electronic-related systems that serve Congress. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Leadership and Managerial Responsibilities (35%) Performs administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinates.

Manages the organizational unit's budget and workload. Resolves complaints and grievances. Provides for employee skills enrichment through job-related coaching, mentoring, and training. Makes decisions regarding the execution of policy which has been interpreted or established by the next higher level. Plans the use of workers, equipment, facilities, materials and tools on a week-to-week or project-by-project basis.

Adheres to work priorities, project schedules, resources, and detailed work plans established by higher-level supervisors.

New, Existing and Complex Systems (30%) The incumbent specializes in maintaining ongoing prototype systems; implement maintenance and repair procedures on major modifications of systems previously assigned to the activity; maintaining unusually complex systems that have frequent engineering changes such as in design, construction, operating and servicing procedures. Able to interpret specifications and procedures for work performed that are often vague and incomplete.

Functions include, operating and maintaining transmission systems that deliver signals and audio\\video intelligence of any nature by wire, radio, optical or other electromagnetic systems. Some work may require electronics mechanic supervisors to perform temporary duty at other diverse locations. Equipment Maintenance and Repair (20%) Applies an expert knowledge of operation, capabilities and limitations of electronic equipment and systems.

Uses ingenuity in the application of shop and trade practices to solve operating and repair problems, to improvise maintenance, testing, repair, and\\or alignment procedures for a redesigned electronics system in which a number of subsystems have been modified with the introduction of integrated circuits.

Applies practical knowledge of electronic theory and design, using theoretical concepts to devise solutions for operating or repair problems on systems in which novel engineering approaches have created unforeseen complications.

Interpret electronics drawings, specifications, and schematics of complex operational systems such as a new data transmission system with analog-to-digital or digital-to-analog converters, pulse or frequency generators, multiplexers, timing circuits, microwave or optical transmitters and receivers, and similar involved subunits which create and use many interlocking signals.

Troubleshoot complex electronic systems that lack documentation and assist engineers in the development of technical orders using reverse engineering procedures. Possess working knowledge of complex automated test equipment (ATE), the unit under test (UUT), and the related computer programs in order to recognize deficiencies in the ATE, programming, or UUT.

Advice and Assistance (15%) Exercises significant judgment and independence in determining the methods and techniques required to solve unusually complex maintenance and repair problems. Coordinate the work assignments and provide technical assistance to one or more lower-graded employees. Coordinate with technical and professional personnel on matters affecting the operation specifications or modifications to equipment or systems.

Take independent action in solving unusual maintenance and repair problems. Maintain knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies, but also stay abreast of new and emerging state of the market technologies. Follow customary work cycles and sequences in planning work assignments. Track and report progress on work assignments and request authority to adjust worker assignments and to use overtime, equipment, and materials to meet schedules.

Recommend changes to schedules, priorities, and work sequences as necessary and make minor deviations in procedures or redirect resources under their control to overcome problems such as equipment failure, material delays, or unplanned absences. Serve as subject matter experts in providing technical assistance to engineering personnel in resolving the problem.

Conduct formal training regarding the proper use of a component or system, and continually provide advice and assistance to users.

A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holiday; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc. Selected applicant(s) may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate credit towards annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience.

The amount of service credit will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant profile submitted. As such, if you are a new employee to the Federal Government or a rehire, it is important that you provide a work history that lists all directly related positions held, and it must include the dates of employment (month/day/year).

The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Architect of the Capitol, Legislative Branch.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $46.27 – $54.01/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

What is the work schedule?

This is a This is an Excepted Service position and does not require or confer civil service Competitive Status position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.