Electronics Technician (Raws)

Air Education and Training Command • Columbus, MS

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical expertise to maintain and certify Radar, Airfield and Weather Systems (RAWS). This role involves ensuring systems comply with USAF and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards, determining when equipment malfunctions require system shutdowns, and providing technical guidance and training to other technicians and apprentices. The position also requires adherence to safety practices, maintaining a safe work environment, and potentially traveling for work. It is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) that must continue uninterrupted during emergencies.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Must be qualified to drive government motor vehicles and qualify for flightline driving qualification.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• Requires a pre-employment physical/medical examination.
• Requires CPR certification.
• Requires annual occupational exam and the wear of prescribed aural protection device.
• Requires recurring training to update knowledge of systems and procedures.
• As a condition of employment, the employee must meet certification requirements found in the RAWS Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP).
• This position requires a background investigation to verify suitability for employment.
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-10, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-10 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level.
• TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
• Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
• Skill and knowledge of wide range of electronic principles and practices Digital Airport Surveillance Radar (DASR-AN/GPN-30); Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS-AN/FSQ-204); Next Generation Weather Radar System (NEXRAD-WSD-88D); Mono-pulse Secondary Surveillance Radar, (MSSR); FMQ-19 or 23 Weather System; GRC, GRT, GRR, CM-300, URC-200 Radio Systems; FCS-127 ETVS; GSH-74 DALR, Instrument Landing System (ILS), TACAN, associated support equipment, and any systems purchased to replace the aforementioned equipment.
• Knowledge of a wide range of electronic principles and practices, operating parameters, capabilities, and limitations of electronic systems associated with air traffic control and weather radar equipment; and of systems and component design, capabilities, configurations, limitations, and functional operation; and of various types of electronics logic.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, procedures, and practices.
• Skill in the interpretation of technical data such as drawings, schematics, blueprints, and specifications of complete electronic systems; in analyzing problems in integrated/interfacing systems involving numerous complex circuits; and in using complex electronic and electromechanical test and measuring equipment using integrated test functions for different purposes.
• Ability to use computer operating systems programs, e.g. Unix, Linux, Sun Solaris; network types; network topologies; transport devices e.g. hubs, routers, switches; and data communications equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of procedures for storage and handling of hazardous materials.
• IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs.

Responsibilities

• Certifies assigned systems and sub-systems to ensure compliance with USAF and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) established standards and safety requirements.
• Determines when equipment malfunctions warrant shutdown of various systems.
• Provides technical guidance, training, and assistance to other technicians.
• Conducts on-the-job (OJT) training to apprentices in all phases of work.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Maintains proficiency certification on an annual basis.
• Performs recurring training to update knowledge of systems and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of procedures for storage and handling of hazardous materials.
• Supports professional engineers in performing experiments, research, and developmental activities.
• Develops, performs, evaluates, or modifies calibration and test equipment, systems, and procedures.
• Reports, analyzes, and archives test data.
• Performs complex calculations and manipulations of test data to improve performance of systems, instrumentation, measurement standards, techniques, and procedures.
• Analyzes and diagnoses faults in the operational configuration of electronic systems and equipment.
• Interprets circuit wiring, logic cable diagrams, drawings, specifications, and schematics of complete systems and equipment to understand the function and interconnections of the various assemblies and troubleshoot the system.
• Modifies standard procedures, adapts equipment or techniques, and makes departures from previous approaches to solve technical problems or improve system performance for highly complex electronic systems.
• Traces electronics logic from one system to another.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships to represent the organization in a professional manner.
• Uses computer terminals to enter and extract data to maintain records and document actions.

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.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

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