ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (SATCOM)

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Finegayan Station (GU); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fleet Forces Command seeks an Electronics Technician (SATCOM) to apply technical knowledge to maintain and troubleshoot military satellite communications equipment in the NAVAL COMP TELCOM AREA WESTPAC.

You will assist in installation, testing, calibration, and security compliance, and mentor entry-level technicians while ensuring equipment reliability and security standards.

Qualifications

• Independent diagnostics and fault isolation on complex military satellite communication (SATCOM) systems (SHF/EHF).
• Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on active transmit/receive equipment, RF components, HPAs, up/down converters, modems, and antennas.
• Proficient use of spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, and signal generators to analyze performance, align equipment, and verify signals.
• Configuration, loading, and handling of secure cryptographic equipment (e.g., KIV‑7, KG‑175).

Responsibilities

• Apply comprehensive knowledge of electronic communications equipment to solve complex problems from technical manuals.
• Participate in installation, setup, field tests, and calibration of equipment and systems.
• Provide standardized technical support in development of equipment, standards, or data using and adjusting test equipment.
• Issue security badges and escort non-cleared personnel per policy during visits.
• Conduct orientation and technical instruction for new technicians on operation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of station equipment.
• Set up test apparatus and equipment to conduct functional, operational, and life tests of communications electronics.

Skills

Technical Troubleshooting

Equipment Maintenance

Test Equipment Use

Crypto/Security Operations

Education

Graduate education or Master’s degree related to the work

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Power Meters

Signal Generators

HPAs

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (SATCOM) in the NAVAL COMP TELCOM AREA WESTPAC.

You will serve as a ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (SATCOM) in the NAVAL COMP TELCOM AREA WESTPAC.

Duties

• You will apply comprehensive technical knowledge of electronic communications equipment and systems to solve complex problems that can typically be solved by properly evaluating and interpreting technical manuals.
• You will participate in the installation, set up, and field tests of electronic communications equipment/systems and the calibration of equipment/systems.
• You will provide standardized technical support in the development of equipment, standards or data using and adjusting technical equipment and instruments, or adapting and carrying out established tests or calculations, and recording results.
• You will issue temporary security badges and escorts non-cleared personnel during the duration of their visit, ensuring security policies are adhered to.
• You will conduct orientation and technical instruction for new entry level technicians and operators on the operation, maintenance, testing and troubleshooting of station electronic communications equipment.
• You will set up standard test apparatus or devises test equipment and circuitry to conduct functional, operational, and life tests to evaluate performance and reliability of communications electronics equipment

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 411, proficiency level Basic the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.

Qualifications

Applicants must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly relates to the work of the position to be filled. Qualifying experience would be demonstrated by:

• Technical Troubleshooting: Independent diagnostics and fault isolation on complex military satellite communication (SATCOM) systems (such as Super High Frequency [SHF] or Extremely High Frequency [EHF] systems).
• Equipment Maintenance: Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on active transmit/receive equipment, RF components, high‑power amplifiers (HPAs), up/down converters, modems (e.g., EBEM), and associated antenna structures.
• Test Equipment Use: Proficient use of specialized test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, signal generators) to analyze system performance, align equipment, and verify signal flow.
• Crypto/Security Operations: Configuration, loading, and operational handling of secure cryptographic equipment (e.g., KIV‑7, KG‑175, or similar Navy/DoD inline network encryptors).

This position is within the Work Category 411 at Work Level Basic, Series and Grade GG‑09.

Additional qualifications information can be found from the following Department of Defense website: https://dodcio.defense.gov/Cyber-Workforce/CES.aspx

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case‑by‑case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.org/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire

Education

In Lieu Of Qualifying Experience Listed In The Qualifications Section, Applicants May Meet Minimum Qualifications Based On Equivalent Combination Of Education And Experience, As Follows:

Successfully completed two full years of graduate education or a master's degree directly related to the work of the position.

OR

Combination of qualifying experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience equal 100 percent.

Additional information

This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre‑employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

The Cyber Interagency Transfer Authority (CITA) permits movement of CES employees appointed under Section 1599f of Title 10 U.S.C. and excepted service employees appointed under Schedule A, Section 213.3106(b)(11) of Title 5 CFR, info cyber workforce positions in the competitive service and movement of competitive service employees into DoD Cyber Workforce positions within the Military Departments and Defense Agencies.

In accordance with DoDI 1400.25, Volume 3005, Section 3.15, all employees newly appointed to a CES position will serve a 3‑year probationary period. Permanent and term employees currently serving in a probationary period in the competitive service or a probationary or trial period in the excepted service will complete the period as prescribed in their original conditions of employment in the new CES position if they transfer without a break in service or are promoted, demoted, or reassigned to a CES position.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt‑in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt‑in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180‑days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

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