Electronics Technician

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

US Bureau of Prisons seeks professionals with a strong background in electronics to ensure reliable operation of diverse equipment critical to facility safety and inmate programs. The role emphasizes applying electronic theory to real-world systems, performing testing, maintenance, and calibrated adjustments where needed.

Candidates should demonstrate experience with drafting and enforcing maintenance policies and standards to support secure, efficient, and compliant operations within federal

Qualifications

• Experience showing progression in electronic theory and equipment capabilities.
• Experience using schematic diagrams and various test equipment.
• Experience calibrating, installing, maintaining, and repairing electronic equipment.
• Experience developing policies, standards, and procedures for maintenance or installation.

Skills

Electronic theory

Test equipment usage

Troubleshooting

Policies and procedures

Job description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience.

OR

Experience

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled.

• Experience as a technician, instructor, inspector, or mechanic (civilian or military) that showed progression in theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic theory, and of the characteristics, function, operation, and capabilities of a variety of types of electronic equipment.
• Experience in the use of schematic diagrams, a variety of test equipment, and the application of appropriate electronic formulas involved in such duties as testing, troubleshooting, modifying, designing, calibrating, installing, maintaining, repairing, constructing, developing, and instructing on electronic equipment, or similar functions.
• Experience maintaining custom electronic equipment which is continually being modified and adapted, i.e. calibrating, installing, troubleshooting and maintaining electronic equipment.
• Experience in developing policies, standards, and procedures for maintenance, installation, or similar functions, provided the work clearly shows that the applicant applied a specialized knowledge of the theories and principles of a variety of electronic systems or equipment.

If applicable, credit will be given paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities.

Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.