Electronics Tech (Cyber)

U.S. Coast Guard•Portsmouth, VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This vacancy is for a GS-0856-9, ELECTRONICS TECH (CYBER) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, BASE PORTSMOUTH C5I MAINT OVERSIGHT DIVISION -EM in PORTSMOUTH, Virginia. You will serve as an ELECTRONICS TECH (CYBER) and be responsible for providing end-to-end customer support by troubleshooting, installing, configuring, auditing, and maintaining hardware, software, incident records, and service performance in accordance with organizational standards. The role requires independent judgment and specialized electronics, cybersecurity, risk management, service desk, and IT service-management knowledge to support shipboard systems, train crews, coordinate with stakeholders, and improve system reliability and operational safety. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
Requires a SECRET clearance.
Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license.
Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy.
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 grade level in the federal sector.
Planning, scheduling, and executing preventive and corrective maintenance programs for a wide variety of electronic systems and equipment (e.g., communications equipment, radar systems, navigation systems, medical equipment).
Troubleshooting complex electronic malfunctions to the component level, using advanced test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators).
Utilizing computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) (e.g., ALMIS, FLS, Remedy, etc.) to track maintenance activities, manage inventory, generate reports, and analyze maintenance data to improve efficiency.
Managing a large inventory of spare parts and supplies for electronic equipment, including forecasting demand, optimizing stock levels, and coordinating procurement activities.

Nice To Haves

Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree related to the field of work (Transcripts Required).

Responsibilities

Providing detailed input, recommendations, and expertise to the development and refinement of implementation plans
Reviewing electronic and information technology (IT) programs and projects for compliance
Installing, configuring, and optimizing hardware, software, and peripheral equipment for system users
Expertly diagnoses and resolves customer-reported system incidents, problems, and events
Utilizing advanced troubleshooting techniques and escalating complex issues to senior personnel as needed