Electronics Technician

United States Agency for Global Media; Marathon (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Agency for Global Media is seeking an Electronics Technician for the Marathon, Florida, site. The role provides operational and technical expertise, performing installation, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance and QA of data and voice communications systems, including RF and satellite equipment.

The successful candidate will have at least one year of specialized federal experience (GS-11 level or equivalent), strong electronics fundamentals, ability to document work and maintain

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of specialized experience at GS-11 or equivalent in federal or private sector.
• Knowledge of standard electronics rules, procedures, or operations.
• Knowledge of RF broadcast principles.
• Ability to document information using common computer software.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, troubleshoot, maintain and QA data and voice communications services.
• Design, develop and modify existing and planned communication systems.
• Operate test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and protocol analyzers to diagnose issues.
• Prepare technical reports and reviews for compliance and performance.
• Maintain procurement and equipment records as required.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

RF principles

Record keeping

Problem solving

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Duties

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As an Electronics Technician you will be responsible for duties to include, but are not limited to: 2. Provides operational and technical expertise to site personnel pertaining to problem resolution.

• Performs a full range of functions in the overall installation, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance and quality assurance of data and voice communications services.
• Performs technical assignments in design, development and modification of existing and planned communication systems. Applies thorough practical knowledge of principles, methods, standards and techniques involved in the specialized field.
• Is responsible for detailed and complex assignments in the areas of digital satellite, frequency division multiplex equipment, time division multiplex equipment, wideband digital circuit transmission methods, technical control facility equipment and signal and power systems and grounding techniques. Applies installation techniques in the above areas we well as in hands‑on troubleshooting and restorable techniques using appropriate test, measurement and diagnostic equipment such as spectrum analyzer bit error rate testers, protocol analyzers, etc.
• Conducts technical review, analysis, and evaluation of equipment and system problems or proposals in specialized area. Determines optimum solutions in terms of costs and operating performance. Compiles data and prepares technical reports in conformance with required formats.
• Reviews plans and projects for new installations and upgrades or improvements and interprets intricate installation specifications as well as new or revised procedures and policies for adequacy and compliance with regulations in order to satisfy technical and operational requirements.
• Clarifies policies and procedures and provides hands-on training.
• Serves as Property Control Officer to maintain the PIPS property accountability database and provide accountable officers with barcodes and guidance on procurement, maintenance and disposal of equipment and property.
• Prepares procurement documentation such as request for requisitions, market research, Statements of Work, etc. in support of the operations. Reviews invoices from vendors to ensure accuracy of billing for services rendered and resolves discrepancies concerning those services.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S Citizen or U.S. National.
• This is a public trust position. If selected, this position requires the completion of the SF‑85.
• Suitability Determination: If selected, you will be subject to a background investigation to establish your suitability for federal employment. The background investigation may include, among other aspects, a review of your credit and legal history.
• This position is covered by a Union Agreement: AFGE Local 1812, 330 Independence Avenue S.W., Room 1169, Washington, D.C. 20237, [e-mail], (202)920‑4884.
• The full performance grade level for this position is GS‑12.
• If you are a male applicant who is born after 12/31/59, you are required to be registered for the Selective Service.
• You may be required to serve a one‑year probationary period.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS‑11 or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

For this position, all of the following specialized experience is required:

• Knowledge of and skill applying standard rules, procedures, or operations in standard electronics, methods, and equipment.
• Knowledge of and skill applying specialized electronics principles, concepts, methods, and equipment.
• Knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) broadcast principles.
• Ability to keep appropriate records and prepare information by several graphical means via standard computer software programs.

Education

Education is not required for this grade level. It cannot be used for qualification purposes.

Additional Information

Status applicants who wish to be considered under merit promotion procedures, including those eligible to apply under Interchange Agreements with other Merit Systems and Veterans Employment Opportunity Act of 1998 , should apply under announcement # ST‑13048780‑26‑AG .

This vacancy is advertised under Delegated Examining (DE) procedures and is open to all U.S. citizens.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by closing date of the announcement to be considered.

• If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency. For Military Selective Service Act requirement information, please visit Selective Service
• Your application to this vacancy announcement will only allow consideration for this announcement. We cannot electronically or manually move your application to corresponding announcements, if applicable.
• Additional vacancies not reflected in the announcement that occur after the opening date of the vacancy announcement for position(s) identical (same grade, series and title) to the original vacancy may be filled from the selection certificate during the validity of the certificate.
• Budgetary conditions may delay or otherwise affect filling this vacancy. However, all interested candidates should apply now.

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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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once your application package has been received, a review of your qualifications will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements and competencies required for this position. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) may be used in reviewing qualifications for this vacancy announcement.

Competencies:

• Financial Management
• Technical Competence
• Technical Credibility
• Technical Problem Solving

Possession of competencies must be addressed in a resume and/or cover letter. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your qualifications. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. You will be placed in one of three rating categories:

• Qualified Category-Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position, a numeric rating below 79.
• Well Qualified Category-Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, a numeric rating of 80‑89.
• Best Qualified Category-Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, a numeric rating of 90 and above.

Application of Veterans' Preference:

Category Rating does not add veterans' preference points, but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non‑preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles with a compensable service‑connected disability of 10 percent or more will be placed at the top of the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS‑09 level or higher). Preference eligibles who do not have a service‑connected disability of 10 percent or more will be assigned to the appropriate quality category based upon the job‑related assessment and will be listed ahead of non‑preference eligibles within the appropriate quality category.

Fair Chance Act:

Under the Fair Chance Act , agencies are not allowed to request information about an applicant's criminal history until a conditional offer of employment has been made, except as allowed for access to classified information; assignment to national security duties or positions; or recruitment of a Federal law enforcement officer. An applicant may submit a complaint or any other information related to an organization's alleged noncompliance with the Fair Chance Act. The complaint must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged noncompliance. To make a Fair Chance Act inquiry or complaint, send an email with the appropriate information to [e-mail] , subject line: Fair Chance Act.