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Naval Special Warfare Command ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN in Dam Neck Naval Facility, Virginia
Summary You will serve as a ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN in the COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORATE (N6) of COMNAVSPECWARDEVGRU. Responsibilities You will manage software defined radio (SDR) configuration plans, troubleshooting, in-depth diagnostics, fault isolation, repair and preventative maintenance of commands' hand-held and man-pack radios, and mobility communications packages. You will also manage mobile ad-hoc networks and ancillary equipment comprised of advanced commercial and military radio systems. You will provide direct customer support to include field testing, new equipment recommendation, training, resolving problems related to configuration management, systems functionality, equipment installation, and hardware and software configuration. You will identify, perform, and oversee the installation, fabrication, and assembly of various Radio Frequency (RF) cables, military standards connectors, and component specific commercial connectors You will develop approval requests for temporary modifications to solve unique technical issues with equipment, configurations, and functionality. You will utilize an extensive variety of Test, Measuring, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) to analyze, evaluate, test, calibrate, modify, diagnose, and perform corrective repair to assure equipment integrity. You will interpret complex electronics diagrams and schematics, troubleshoot with tactical teams, vendors or government agencies to determine malfunction/outage, and lead efforts to repair/restore systems. You will develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedules in accordance with factory and military publications. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-10 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: analyzing a variety of unusual telecommunications Radio Frequency (RF) conditions, problems, questions, or conditions associated with formulating projects or studies to substantially alter major telecommunications systems (e.g., systems compatibility, circuits, switches, distribution, RF links, RF interference, and networking). 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 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/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 Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. 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. 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 Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. 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/ 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.