Electronics Technician

National Telecommunications and Information Administration•Boulder, CO

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About The Position

The Electronics Technician position is in the National Telecommunications and Information Administration within the Department of Commerce. The role provides technical support for microwave, radar, and related technologies; measurement science and instrumentation; electronic equipment and circuit boards; measurement systems; property records; and activities at the Table Mountain field site. This vacancy may also be used to fill other Electronics Technician ZT-0856-4 or ZT-5 positions in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Successfully pass a background investigation, which may include a credit check and review of financial issues, certain criminal offenses, and illegal drug use or possession.
Meet applicable time-in-grade or time-in-band requirements by the announcement closing date, unless eligible for an applicable exception or special hiring authority.
One full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZT-3 or GS-9 level in Federal service.
Specialized experience operating radiofrequency test and measurement equipment and antennas or antenna systems.
Specialized experience maintaining electronic systems and equipment.
Specialized experience advising mid-level engineers on developing new equipment or adapting existing equipment.
Specialized experience assisting in the design of characteristics and functional use of various types of electronic equipment and systems.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
If offered employment, complete and certify an Optional Form 306 and receive Federal salary payments by direct deposit.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for microwave, radar, and related technologies, including waveguide design, layout and construction; antenna fabrication and erection; and equipment installation, maintenance, and testing.
Provide technical support in measurement science, instrumentation design, development, repair, and testing, including instrument calibration, modification, and operation, and establishing interconnection and interface techniques.
Assemble electronic equipment and circuit boards.
Operate measurement systems.
Maintain personal property records, track property location, and identify excess property that is no longer needed.
Ensure physical structures and activities at the Table Mountain field site are handled appropriately and comply with applicable rules, regulations, and agreements.