Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic Leader

U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command • Letterkenny Army Depot, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a working leader of four or more employees responsible for the full lifecycle maintenance, repair, calibration, modification, and certification of highly complex, computer-based electronic test equipment and automated systems. Duties include passing on instructions, demonstrating proper work methods, starting work, ensuring availability of plans, blueprints, materials, and tools, and obtaining needed repair parts. Provides information to supervisors on work status, progress, delays, and operational problems. Performs comprehensive lifecycle maintenance, repair, calibration, modification, and certification of highly complex, computer-based electronic test equipment and automated systems. Executes complex troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, overhaul, modification, and operational testing. Diagnoses electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and electronic malfunctions in armament control and release systems. Uses specialized test equipment to verify system integrity and communication. Repairs or replaces defective components such as integrated circuits, microprocessors, and optical sensors. Develops, writes, and debugs test programs using manufacturer-specific programming languages. Provides senior-level journeyman expertise in the reverse engineering of obsolete or unsupported electronic systems. Executes Information Assurance (IA) and Cybersecurity duties in accordance with DoD requirements.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Required to meet ammunition certification requirements IAW AMC-R 350-4 within one year of employment.
• Must undergo physical examination and receive favorable results prior to appointment and annually thereafter.
• This job requires up to 25% CONUS and OCONUS TDY travel.
• Comp-TIA Security+ Certification Required within 1 year of start Date.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC-JSTD-001 Certifications Required within 1 year of start Date.
• Heavy lifting requirement of up to 50lbs.
• This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program in accordance with AR 600-85.
• Ability to do the work of an Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic Leader without more than normal supervision.
• Ability to perform the full range of duties, which include: diagnosing, repairing, calibrating, and modifying complex electronic measurement and test systems.
• Guide and distribute work to a team of four or more technicians, manage software and hardware patches, and safely operate heavy material handling equipment (cranes, forklifts) to transport components up to 50 pounds under strict safety protocols.
• Ability to lead or supervise.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ingenuity (Ability to suggest and apply new methods).
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.
• Theory of electronics.
• Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment).
• Use of test equipment: electronics.

Nice To Haves

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This is a Logistics Functional Community position.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a working leader of four or more employees responsible for the full lifecycle maintenance, repair, calibration, modification, and certification of highly complex, computer-based electronic test equipment and automated systems.
• Passes on to other workers instructions received from supervisor, demonstrates proper work methods, and starts work.
• Ensures that needed plans, blueprints, material and tools are available, and that needed repair parts are obtained.
• Provides information to supervisor on status and progress of work, causes of delays, and overall work operations and problems.
• Performs comprehensive lifecycle maintenance, repair, calibration, modification, and certification of highly complex, computer based electronic test equipment and automated systems.
• Performs complex troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, overhaul, modification, and operational testing.
• Diagnoses electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and electronic malfunctions in armament control and release systems.
• Uses specialized test equipment to verify system integrity and communication.
• Repairs or replaces defective components such as integrated circuits, microprocessors, and optical sensors.
• Develops, writes, and debugs test programs using manufacturer specific programming languages.
• Provides senior level journeyman expertise in the reverse engineering of obsolete or unsupported electronic systems.
• Executes Information Assurance (IA) and Cybersecurity duties in accordance with DoD requirements.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed