Electronics Mechanic

Army National Guard Units•Camp Murray, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Washington Army National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position, classified as WG-2604-10. The position is located at the Washington Combined Support Maintenance Shop G4-M at JBLM, Washington. It is an indefinite excepted-service appointment, with a term appointment not to exceed 400 days. The position is advertised for enlisted personnel and warrant officers and may be used to fill one or more vacancies. The Electronics Mechanic troubleshoots, tests, maintains, repairs, modifies, aligns, and overhauls moderately or limited-complexity electronic, electrical, communication, automation, and tactical equipment. Work includes launch pod and container systems, missile and launcher pod assemblies, simulator modules, tactical computers, radio sets, communication systems, night-vision and optical sights, and related equipment. The mechanic uses technical documentation, schematics, test equipment, tools, and maintenance procedures to isolate faults, repair or replace components, and return equipment to serviceable condition. The position also involves keeping maintenance records, assisting with repair-parts requests, applying directed equipment modifications, and providing technical assistance and instruction to units throughout Washington. The employee may participate in maintenance assistance or evaluation teams and may occasionally work outside normal duty hours, including overtime. The employee must maintain membership in the Washington Army National Guard, obtain and maintain the required security clearance, and wear the appropriate uniform while performing technician duties.

Requirements

At least 18 months of specialized experience using the principles, basic functions, and applications of electronic systems or equipment.
Experience diagnosing problems and determining needed repairs for malfunctions in electronic equipment or systems.
Experience making mechanical repairs requiring precision measuring and calibrating equipment.
Experience using complex test equipment, such as deviation meters or complex special test panels.
Experience interpreting technical manuals, specifications, and publications.
General experience or training demonstrating knowledge of electrical or electronic theory and common testing procedures, skill with electronics trade hand tools, and skill reading schematics.
High school diploma or GED; documentation must be provided to support the education claim.
Must be assigned to a compatible military position and attain the required MOS within one year of appointment; applicants need not currently have the position assignment or MOS to apply.
Must maintain membership in the Washington Army National Guard for continued employment.
Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance; the announcement specifies a SECRET clearance within one year of appointment.
Must have a valid Washington state driver's license and military driver's license, and be able to obtain a Government Travel Card and attend required schools.
Must complete Army Avoidance Course training when required for personnel driving Army-owned or leased vehicles.
Must meet Selective Service registration requirements if applicable.
Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
Must participate in direct deposit.
Must be legally eligible to perform duties covered by the Lautenberg Amendment; qualifying domestic-violence convictions disqualify an individual from the position.
Must be able to work outside normal duty hours and may be required to work overtime or irregular/compensatory hours.
Must wear the appropriate uniform while performing as a technician.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and perform routine repairs on launch pod/container systems, trainer rocket simulator modules, missile/launcher pod assemblies, trainer missile simulator modules, and similar equipment.
Troubleshoot carrier electrical and power-distribution system components; isolate faulty assemblies, cables, wiring harnesses, and modules to the component level for repair or replacement.
Perform initial and final checks and, when required, inspect equipment being repaired.
Perform functional tests; analyze performance and malfunctions; remove, install, test, maintain, modify, align, and troubleshoot electronic and electrical modules and interconnecting cables.
Repair or replace chassis-mounted components on units under test, including faulty components on printed circuit boards and power-distribution systems.
Operate automatic test equipment to isolate faults in electronic modules, circuit cards, assemblies, and similar items to the component level.
Use oscilloscopes, signal generators, digital multimeters, and other test equipment to locate, diagnose, and repair malfunctions.
Perform field and limited sustainment maintenance, including installation, routine maintenance, repair, and overhaul of operational communication and electronic systems, peripheral equipment, related test equipment, and authorized automation equipment.
Repair, align, and adjust infrared night-vision sights, optical sights, and traversing units; remove and replace defective electrical, electronic, and mechanical components.
Inspect equipment, diagnose the nature and extent of malfunctions, and determine whether equipment is economically repairable or unserviceable.
Perform maintenance to restore tactical computers, radio sets, and similar equipment to serviceable condition; repair defective components or assemblies or recommend them for salvage.
Diagnose circuit and component faults using signal-string lists, schematics, test measurement and diagnostic equipment, and associated field-maintenance equipment.
Install and apply equipment modifications when directed.
Use systems test sets, test stands, meters, oscillators, bridges, signal generators, hand tools, power tools, and gauges to locate faults and make repairs.
Establish and maintain maintenance records for equipment maintained or repaired, and assist in preparing requests for repair parts.
Participate in or conduct Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Team activities, or serve as an inspector on a Command Maintenance Evaluation Team, involving electronic, automation, communication, and related equipment.
Provide technical assistance and instruction to units throughout the state to support their operational proficiency.
Perform other temporary, minor, or incidental duties as assigned.