Supervisory Electronic Technician (Data/It)

Air National Guard Units • McConnell AFB, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Kansas Air National Guard, KS 184 Wing, at McConnell Air Force Base in Kansas. The position supervises, directs, and manages employees who design, engineer, analyze, install, maintain, program, and operate Theater Air Control Weapons systems. These systems include sensor systems, information technology networks, and communications systems in tactical and fixed-base environments. The position requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Kansas National Guard, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. A Top Secret security clearance must be obtained within one year of appointment and maintained. Situational telework is available only, including emergency and OPM-prescribed unscheduled telework.

Requirements

• Kansas National Guard membership is required, with a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard.
• Military grade must be E-8 through E-9; compatible military assignment is 1DXXX.
• Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, or qualifying education as described in the posting.
• Experience applying principles, basic functions, and theory of electronic systems or equipment.
• Experience diagnosing problems and determining needed repairs for malfunctioning electronic equipment or systems.
• Experience making mechanical repairs using precision measuring and calibrating equipment.
• Experience using complex test equipment, such as deviation meters and complex special test panels.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, specifications, and publications.
• Experience managing work functions and leading, directing, and assigning work to personnel.
• Must obtain a Top Secret security clearance within one year of appointment and maintain it.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements following a background investigation; may be required to complete a probationary period.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• If qualifying through education, applicants must provide transcripts or other documentation supporting their education claims.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants hired may qualify for a recruiting or relocation incentive.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and manage employees designing, engineering, analyzing, installing, maintaining, programming, and operating Theater Air Control Weapons systems.
• Oversee work involving sensor systems, IT networks, and communications systems in tactical and fixed-base environments.
• Manage the function of the work to be performed, including leading, directing, and assigning personnel work.
• Diagnose electronic equipment or system problems and determine needed repairs.
• Make mechanical repairs using precision measuring and calibrating equipment.
• Use complex test equipment and interpret technical manuals, specifications, and publications.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package; the specific benefits available depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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