ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN - Naval Sea Systems Command

Summary You will serve as an Electronics Technician in the Range Systems Branch of the Pacific Northwest (PNW) Range Management & Operations Support Division at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport Division (NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV KEYPORT WA). This is a RE-ADVERTISEMENT of Announcement Number: ST-12565717-25-SRC. Applicants that have previously applied NEED to re-apply to this announcement. Responsibilities You will operate unique computer programs and will solve electronic problems, where past procedures may not apply due to the newness or uniqueness of design, approach or technology and new procedures developed. You will be responsible to maintain and improve technical competencies on assigned range systems, providing team leadership on more system operations. You will be required to provide technical assistance for specialized requirements of complex operations without compromising safety or environmental stewardship in the process. You will interpret engineering test plans, maintain technical competency, qualifications, and apply these skills on and off all ranges in order to achieve customer objectives in an efficient and timely manner. You will identify rapidly changing needs and conditions and make immediate, on-the-spot decisions as to how to effectively utilize range assets to best meet customer requirements. You will work and perform in a fast-paced, high stress environment while maintaining complete control of the myriad of systems supporting range operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications FOR: GS-10: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applying knowledge of electronic theories and methods to perform test, operation, and maintenance on electrical, mechanical, electro-hydraulic, and/or acoustic systems. FOR: GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applying knowledge of electronic theories and methods to assist in test, operation, and maintenance on electrical, mechanical, electro-hydraulic, and/or acoustic systems. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Electronics Technical Series, 0856 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Applicants must meet the following Basic Requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess For GS-09: Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows: Have successfully completed two full years of graduate level education that is directly related to the position being filled. -OR- Have successfully completed a master's degree that is directly related to the position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ -OR- Have a combination of experience and graduate level education as described above that equates to one year of experience. My percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Working near high pressure air and hydraulic systems, exposure to high noise level areas such as ship engine rooms and equipment spaces, battery charging operations, and embarking sea going vessels that will be exposed to inclement weather and sea states. You must maintain the ability to travel to Canada. Requires working in and around areas containing HAZMAT/HAZWASTE.