Electronics Technician

United States Army Installation Management Command•Fort Bliss, TX

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent will serve as an Electronics Technician with the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobility and Security Airfield Division, Fort Bliss Texas. Duties include overseeing ATC systems installation, evaluation, maintenance, modification, flight inspection, certification, and operator familiarization on fixed base ATC fielded systems. The role involves fine-tuning and calibrating flight-critical landing systems to meet rigorous technical specifications, resolving critical issues independently, and having the authority to stop the use of any ATC system not providing advertised services. The technician will maintain the latest digital ATC equipment, such as Standard Terminal Automation Display System (STARS) and Digital Airport Surveillance Radar System ASR-11 (DASR), verify meteorological sensor accuracy, adjust ground-to-air radio frequencies, and evaluate equipment/systems/services against FAA and Army standards. This includes reviewing maintenance logs, system status databases, and trouble tickets, performing initial shift walkthroughs, and maintaining authority for the certification of all ATC electronic navigational aids, RADAR systems, communication systems, and automation systems.

Requirements

US Citizens
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Installing and maintaining Air Traffic Control equipment. 2) Developing and adapting procedures to sustain Air Traffic Control equipment. 3) Making on-the-spot adjustments to Air Traffic Control systems to maximize usable signal and range.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
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.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.

Nice To Haves

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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

Oversee ATC systems installation, evaluation, maintenance, modification, flight inspection, certification and operator familiarization on fixed base ATC fielded systems.
Fine-Tune and calibrate flight -critical landing systems, ensuring they meet rigorous technical specifications
Resolve critical issues independently and has the authority to stop the use of any ATC system not providing advertised services, in support of the NAS and Army aviation.
Maintain all of the latest digital ATC equipment available, such as (1) Standard Terminal Automation Display System (STARS), (2) Digital Airport Surveillance Radar System ASR-11 (DASR), etc.
Verify the accuracy of meteorological sensors and adjust ground-to-air radio frequencies
Evaluate and determine if equipment/systems/services are within prescribed FAA and Army standards and tolerances by performance of system analytics.
Review maintenance logs, system status databases, and open trouble tickets.
Perform initial shift walkthroughs and read-outs of key parameters (voltage, signal-to-noise ratios, power levels)
Maintain authority for the certification (IAW all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ) of all ATC electronic navigational aids, RADAR systems, communication systems and automation systems.

Benefits

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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.
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Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
Student loan repayment may be authorized.
Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
Credit for Prior Non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual may be authorized.