Electronics Technician

US Department of Veterans Affairs; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs in West Haven, CT seeks a GS-9 Electronic Technician to contribute to the maintenance, testing, and calibration of diverse electronic equipment within a federal setting. Applicants should have a background that shows progression in electronic theory and practical skills, including use of schematics and test equipment.

Qualified candidates will have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-8 level and meet education requirements

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience at GS-8 level in electronic theory and practice.
• Experience using schematics, test equipment, and electronic formulas for testing, troubleshooting, modifying, calibrating, and maintaining equipment.
• Ability to develop, implement, and teach maintenance standards and procedures for electronic systems.
• Specialized knowledge of electronic systems or equipment.
• Two full years of graduate education or master's degree directly related to electronics field.
• Transcripts must be submitted with application materials.

Education

Graduate education / master's degree related to electronics engineering or electronics technology

Job description

To qualify for this position at the GS-9 level, you must meet one of the following:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-8) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of an Electronic Technician, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes: Working 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. This experience must have included 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 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.

EDUCATION:

Successfully completed two (2) full years of graduate education or a master's degree or an internship that is directly related to the work of the Electronic Technician position in the field of electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or electronics technology. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university.

NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation.

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COMBINATION:

Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education (beyond the first year and one-half) and specialized experience, as described above, which meet the total experience requirements for this grade level. The education portion must include graduate courses directly related to the work of the Electronic Technician position in the field of electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or electronics technology. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university.

NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Performance of the employees duties can be physically demanding involving walking, sitting, some standing, and long periods of intense concentration. Lifting of objects between 10 and up to 40 pounds is common, and on occasion lifting of heavier objects is necessary. Climbing of building radio towers 30'FT.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.