Electronic Integrated Mechanic - Title 5

SummaryTHIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Electronic Integrated Mechanic, Position Description Number T5730000. Area of Consideration: All federal re-employable eligibles. This position does not require Air National Guard membership.ResponsibilitiesAs a Electronic Integrated Mechanic, WG-2610-13, you will: On a day-to-day basis, analyze performance, test, inspect, troubleshoot, identify and isolate malfunctions, disassemble, modify or repair and reassemble test stations or ECM Pods and their associated peripherals. Consider the complex interrelated variables arising from a mix of computer hardware and software, stimulus and measurement systems, and special purpose test subsystems. Analyze malfunctions using schematics, logic and wiring diagrams, programming tables, computer program flow charts, software user guides, computer program listings and factory drawings. Diagnose circuit operating characteristics using computer query, system peculiar test equipment, and computer diagnostics. Isolate problems to the failing part using self-test diagnostics, oscilloscopes, frequency meters, signal generators, digital, and differential voltmeters, computer registers and printouts and other special and standard tools and test equipment. Removes and replaces components, assemblies, subassemblies, or parts using special and common hand tools, soldering devices and special electronic instruments. May modify and update avionics Pods, support equipment and support software according to applicable technical publications. Analyze program data and determine if the criteria is sufficient to provide adequate testing and troubleshooting. Examine recurring malfunctions and software deficiencies to determine testing voids and initiates corrective action by submission of quality deficiency reports, software deficiency reports or proposed modifications. Devise repair procedures based on findings and recommend program changes, procedural changes, or data corrections to correct software deficiencies. Recommend revisions to intermediate maintenance directives. Connect associated testing equipment to interface the test station system to the aircraft system and or Pod to facilitate maintenance/repair of POD or line replaceable units (LRUs) from the avionics systems such as radar, fire control, instrument, flight control, inertial navigation, malfunction analysis and recording equipment systems. Determine whether failures are caused by the unit under test (UUT), the Pod, the test station, or the test program. If the malfunction is found to be in the UUT, Pod or the test station, isolate it to the specific component(s), disassemble and effect repair by replacing solid state devices, micro miniature modules, gyros, sensors, transducers, and any other required parts, and assembles after repair is accomplished and performs operational tests. If the malfunction is in the test program, inform engineers and/or Air Force Logistics Command (AFLC) of the problem and serve as subject matter expert in providing practical technical assistance in resolution. Ensure compatibility of items with each other and with extenders and interfaces. Work with engineers and technicians in the development and/or modification of software, interfaces, extender equipment or additional items of test equipment and in validation of technical data concerning the repair, maintenance, and test of the test station and units under test. Initiate technical data changes. Suggest means by which a component or system can be tested more economically or thoroughly and provide practical technical assistance by explaining peculiarities of the program or assemblies of the test station, UUT, interfaces, extenders, test procedures, etc. Provide hands-on training instructions to lower grade personnel concerned with repair of computer controlled automatic test equipment, manually controlled test equipment, line replaceable units and aircraft integrated systems. Also provide on-the-job instruction to newly assigned personnel, regardless of grade level. Prepare for and participate in various types of readiness evaluations such as Operational Readiness Inspections (ORI), Inspector General (IG) inspections, and Unit Effectiveness Inspections and mobility and command support exercises. May be required to perform such additional duties as structural firefighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operator, maintenance of facilities and equipment, or serve as a team member on a board to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies. Comply with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations. Ensure that material and equipment are properly stored, protected and maintained. Perform other duties as assigned.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentQualificationsTime-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and modifying software controlled automated and manually controlled test stations, ECM Pods, peripherals, support equipment and associated subsystems.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).EducationSome federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.Additional InformationIf you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.