Electronics Technician

Forest Service • Russellville, AR

30d • Onsite

About The Position

These positions are located within the Chief Information Office of the USDA Forest Service. Electronics Technicians perform duties related to installing, maintaining, repairing, and acquisition requirements for land, mobile, and radio systems. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Raymond Adams at 406-241-4982 or [email protected].

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must successfully complete the agency tower certification program no more than six months after being hired and will be required to re-certify periodically as required.
• Site access may include hiking, snowshoeing, rafting, boating, helicopter, airplane, watercraft, horseback, all-terrain vehicle (ATV), snowmobile, skis, or snow cats.
• This position requires extensive driving and the incumbent must hold a current state driver's license.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary and a trial period.
• Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 grade level (for GS-09).
• Specialized experience is defined as meeting two or more of the following: serving as a technical specialist performing advanced troubleshooting, repair, and system optimization on LMR networks, radio control interfaces, antenna systems, and remote communication sites; and/or leading acceptance testing and evaluation of new LMR system components or site installations, interpreting complex engineering drawings, specifications, and technical data to validate system performance; and/or integrating power, grounding, and lightning protection systems with radio equipment installations, ensuring compliance with engineering and safety standards; and/or performing equipment lifecycle management duties including developing procurement recommendations, analyzing inventory data for shortages or failures, and coordinating acquisition planning with stakeholders.
• Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level (for GS-10).
• Specialized experience is defined as meeting two or more of the following: providing expert-level technical support for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and modernization of multi-site LMR systems, microwave paths, satellite equipment, and digital control networks; and/or planning and executed comprehensive testing protocols for new and upgraded radio systems, interpreting complex measurements, diagnosing systemic performance issues, and recommending corrective engineering actions; and/or conducting advanced system diagnostics using a broad range of specialized electronic and RF test equipment, identifying root causes of system-level failures across integrated communication platforms; and/or managing technical logistics for large communication systems by developing equipment forecasts, overseeing asset distribution, directing procurement strategies, and advising leadership on system sustainment requirements.
• Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-10 grade level (for GS-11).
• Specialized experience is defined as meeting two or more of the following: serving as a senior technical authority responsible for analyzing, designing, modifying, and integrating complex LMR communication systems, including multi-site networks, IP-based control systems, power systems, and RF infrastructure; and/or leading acceptance, evaluation, and commissioning complex radio communication installations by interpreting engineering requirements, conducting advanced technical assessments, and validating system performance against design criteria; and/or developing and implemented advanced troubleshooting methodologies for integrated communication systems, resolving highly complex RF, electronic, and interoperability issues with minimal guidance; and/or overseeing program-level equipment management by leading lifecycle planning, conducting technical procurement reviews, advising on system upgrades, and ensuring compliance with technical, safety, and reliability standards.
• If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. This requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Nice To Haves

• 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

• Provides design, implementation, corrective/preventive maintenance, and installation of lightning protection and grounding systems.
• Provides radio subject matter expertise to local leadership on the forest and assists in the design of Land Mobile Radio systems.
• Installs and performs corrective/preventive maintenance of Land Mobile Radio systems.
• Programs authorized radio frequencies into radios, requests frequencies, mitigates and deconflicts interference issues.
• Provides incident ticket management and resolution and responds to customer help desk requests.
• Researches technical specifications, equipment configuration, and installation plans to identify equipment and service requirements and procures equipment and services.

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.
• Learn more about federal benefits.

What This Job Offers

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