Supervisory Electronics Technician
About The Position
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 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 the maintenance program for trends that may affect the operational mission, and supervises supply functions to ensure required lists, stock, and registers comply with regulations. The role is designated Mission Essential and Key Essential. The incumbent may be required to report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies to support mission operations. The position requires FAA or equivalent certification on two or more complex systems, a Tier 3 investigation, pre-employment and random drug testing, and travel approximately 5% of the time. A one-year probationary period applies unless the appointee has previously met the applicable requirements. This position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment, or change to lower grade for a current permanent Army employee, generally for up to five years, and may be made permanent without further competition. Applicants must meet the stated specialized-experience and time-in-grade requirements; education cannot substitute for experience.
Requirements
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in Federal service.
- Specialized experience providing oversight of maintenance and certification actions involving complex air traffic control systems.
- Specialized experience evaluating maintenance procedures to identify trends affecting system reliability.
- Specialized experience directing supply functions to ensure parts and materials are obtained from proper sources within budget limits.
- Applicants with recent General Schedule service 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 with the application.
- Must pass and maintain a Tier 3 investigation.
- Subject to pre-employment drug screening and random drug testing thereafter.
- Must report to or remain at work as scheduled during severe weather or other emergencies when required to support mission operations.
- Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- Education cannot substitute for the required experience.
- Applicants must belong to an eligible employment-authority category; the announcement identifies current Department of Army Civilian Employees and current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments.
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 comply 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 supervision of supply functions to ensure parts and materials are obtained from proper sources within budget limits.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families.
- 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
