Supervisory Electronics Technician
About The Position
The incumbent serves as Chief, Air Traffic Control Maintenance Branch, Aviation Division, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security, at Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM), Washington. The position oversees technical work supporting maintenance services at the Gray Army Airfield Air Traffic Control Center and troubleshoots complex air traffic control systems within the National Airspace System as the technician of record. The incumbent evaluates maintenance procedures to improve efficiency, monitors maintenance-program trends affecting the operational mission, and supervises the supply function to ensure required lists, stock, and registers comply with regulations. The position may be filled as a term appointment not to exceed six years. Term appointments may be extended to eight years, and, with DoD approval, beyond eight years. It is designated Mission Essential and Key Essential. A Tier 3 investigation, pre-employment and random drug testing, and a one-year probationary period apply. The position requires FAA or equivalent certification on two or more complex systems and 5% temporary duty or business travel.
Requirements
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 in the Federal service, including oversight of maintenance and certification actions involving complex air traffic control systems; evaluation of maintenance procedures to identify trends affecting system reliability; and supervision of supply functions to obtain parts and materials from proper sources within budget limits.
- Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
- Must possess FAA or equivalent certification on two or more complex systems and submit a copy of the license or certification with the application.
- Must pass and maintain a Tier 3 investigation.
- Subject to pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter.
- Must report to work or remain at work as scheduled during severe weather or other emergencies in support of mission operations.
- Must meet applicable employment-authority eligibility requirements and provide proof of eligibility.
- Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Education cannot substitute for the required experience.
- Position requires 5% temporary duty or business travel.
- Appointment may require a one-year probationary period.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
Responsibilities
- Oversee technical work supporting maintenance services at the Gray Army Airfield Air Traffic Control Center.
- Troubleshoot complex air traffic control systems within the National Airspace System as the technician of record.
- Evaluate maintenance procedures to improve efficiency.
- Monitor the maintenance program for trends affecting the operational mission.
- Supervise the supply function to ensure required lists, stock, and registers remain compliant with regulations.
- Provide oversight of maintenance and certification actions involving complex air traffic control systems.
- Evaluate maintenance procedures to identify trends affecting system reliability.
- Direct supply functions to ensure parts and materials are obtained from proper sources within budget limits.
- Report to or remain at work as scheduled during severe weather or other emergencies to support mission operations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family, subject to eligibility.
- Permanent Change of Station costs may be authorized.
- Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
- Student loan repayment may be authorized.
- Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service may be authorized.
- Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates may be authorized.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
