Electronics Technician

Air National Guard Units • Cheyenne, WY

28d • Onsite

About The Position

This National Guard position is for an ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN, Position Description Number PDT5763000 and is part of the WY 243d Combat Airfield Operations Squadron, Wyoming National Guard. This position is in the Excepted Service "under the authority of Title V, P.L. 114-328, and Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA)". This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position. Military affiliation is not required. The purpose is to provide technical expertise to maintain and certify Air traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS). This includes performing investigation, analysis, diagnosis, testing, tuning, correction, optimization, alignment, and verification/certification to ensure continuous and reliable operation of air traffic control and landing and communication systems.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Employees are paid through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT).
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Veterans' Preference applies (if applicable) to this advertisement.
• May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Possess at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, military service, or private/commercial sector.
• Experience utilizing technical electronics principles, theory, and operational functions to maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair complex, integrated electronic systems and subsystems.
• Experience diagnosing malfunctions and tracing circuitry in integrated electronics systems.
• Experience making precision mechanical and electronic repairs using complex test equipment (such as deviation meters, specialized test panels, and built-in test equipment [BITE]).
• Experience interpreting technical manuals, orders, specifications, and schematic diagrams.
• Hands-on operational and technical maintenance experience with Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS) or comparable airfield ground radar, automated terminal, and voice communication systems (e.g., Standard Terminal Automation Replacement Systems (STARS), Enhanced Terminal Voice Switch (ETVS), Flight Data Input/Output (FDIO), and Digital Audio Legal Recorder (DALR) or equivalent), including certifying that systems operate within prescribed FAA and military technical tolerances and flight-safety standards under time-sensitive operational conditions.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching Others - Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.
• Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform investigation, analysis, diagnosis, testing, tuning, correction, optimization, alignment, and verification/certification to ensure continuous and reliable operation of air traffic control and landing and communication systems.
• Maintain and certify Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS).
• Utilize technical electronics principles, theory, and operational functions to maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair complex, integrated electronic systems and subsystems.
• Diagnose malfunctions and trace circuitry in integrated electronics systems.
• Make precision mechanical and electronic repairs using complex test equipment (such as deviation meters, specialized test panels, and built-in test equipment [BITE]).
• Interpret technical manuals, orders, specifications, and schematic diagrams.
• Perform hands-on operational and technical maintenance experience with Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS) or comparable airfield ground radar, automated terminal, and voice communication systems (e.g., Standard Terminal Automation Replacement Systems (STARS), Enhanced Terminal Voice Switch (ETVS), Flight Data Input/Output (FDIO), and Digital Audio Legal Recorder (DALR) or equivalent).
• Certify that systems operate within prescribed FAA and military technical tolerances and flight-safety standards under time-sensitive operational conditions.
• Maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, organization, and its changing mission.
• Perform duties as Essential Personnel, which may include duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.

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.

What This Job Offers

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