Supervisory Electronic Technician (Radar/Communication)

Air National Guard Units • Mountain Home, ID

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About The Position

This is a permanent National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service position with the ID 266 RANS. The Supervisory Electronic Technician (Radar/Communication) plans, directs, and evaluates work involving the full range of assigned Communications-Electronics equipment and systems. The role provides complex technical solutions for specialized command-and-control, communications, and sensor systems, monitors maintenance and quality, and reports on mission readiness and capability. The incumbent supervises and develops personnel, manages branch resources and budgets, and ensures safety practices are followed. The position also performs hands-on electronic technician work, including designing, engineering, analyzing, installing, maintaining, programming, and operating equipment in the assigned career field.

The position requires federal employment suitability, the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance, and completion of trial periods. Supervisory and permanent positions have specified trial-period requirements. The position is subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program and the Lautenberg Amendment. There are no additional educational requirements.

Requirements

• Experience, education, or training in simple mechanical installations and adjustments and recognizing obvious malfunctions.
• Understanding of basic electronic theories, techniques, standard electronic components, and their uses.
• Experience tracing circuitry, diagnosing malfunctions, and adjusting controls for peak performance.
• Experience using layout and schematic diagrams to construct and package simple devices and equipment subunits.
• Experience with troubleshooting procedures and test-set-related equipment, common hand tools, and following written instructions.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, education, or training applying principles, basic functions, and theory of electronic systems or equipment.
• Experience diagnosing problems and determining 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.
• Supervisory experience managing work functions and leading, directing, and assigning work to personnel.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position.
• Must complete the applicable trial period; permanent positions require a 24-month trial period and supervisory positions require a 12-month trial period.
• Position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment; individuals convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform its duties.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, schedule, assign, and evaluate subordinate work on assigned Communications-Electronics equipment and systems.
• Establish performance standards; provide employees with work and administrative guidance; monitor quality control and identify improvements to production, timeliness, efficiency, and work quality.
• Monitor equipment and system status, repairs, modifications, and maintenance effectiveness; assess mission support capability and report branch readiness.
• Develop procedures and technical solutions for complex or unprecedented problems, and initiate, direct, or recommend corrective actions.
• Advise the Communication/Information Maintenance Manager about significant issues affecting branch mission readiness.
• Interview candidates and recommend selections, reassignments, and promotions.
• Manage personnel and training across technical disciplines; identify employee development needs; ensure Drill Status Guard personnel are trained; address complaints and recommend or take appropriate personnel actions.
• Recommend awards, approve leave and step increases, and realign branch duties to make efficient use of manpower.
• Prepare budget estimates and revisions for equipment and supply procurement, installation, operation, and maintenance; monitor material and manpower expenditures and identify resource shortages.
• Evaluate new requirements and recommend efficient methods to complete them.
• Maintain responsibility for branch safety conditions, procedures, and work practices; provide safety guidance, ensure inspections, and correct unsafe conditions promptly.
• Perform hands-on work designing, engineering, analyzing, installing, maintaining, programming, and operating assigned equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; eligibility and specific benefits 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