ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (ATCALS)

Duties

10% Retention allowance MAY BE offered for eligible employees

SCD for Leave May Be Offered for experience directly related to duties of the position- See “Other Information”

Primary purpose of this position is to provide technical

expertise to maintain and certify all Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems

(ATCALS).

·

Certifies all assigned systems and

sub-systems to ensure compliance with USAF and Federal Aviation Administration

(FAA) established standards and safety requirements.

·

Determines when equipment malfunctions

warrant shutdown of various systems.

·

Provides technical guidance, training, and

assistance to other technicians and conducts on-the-job (OJT) training to

apprentices in all phases of work.

Utilizes safety practices

and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains

a safe and clean work environment.

Travel Required

Occasional Travel

Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

Relocation Authorized

Job Requirements

Key Requirements

U.S. Citizenship Required

PCS expenses will not be paid

Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance

This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

This is a drug testing designated position

Pre-employment physical is required

This has been designated a KEY position

Air National Guard Position under Title 5; Enlistment is NOT required

Must be able to obtain/maintain Secret security clearance

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least

the GS-09 level in the Federal service, which has equipped me with the

particular knowledge, skill, and ability to successfully perform the duties of

the position. Specialized experience includes certifying assigned systems and

sub-systems to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

established standards and safety requirements.

Examples of creditable specialized experience include: work as a

technician, instructor, inspector, or mechanic (civilian or military) that

showed progression in theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic theory,

and of the characteristics, function, operation, and capabilities of a variety

of types of electronic equipment. This experience must have included the use of

schematic diagrams, a variety of test equipment, and the application of

appropriate electronic formulas involved in such duties as testing,

troubleshooting, modifying, designing, calibrating, installing, maintaining,

repairing, constructing, developing, and instructing on electronic equipment,

or similar functions. Experience in developing policies, standards, and

procedures for maintenance, installation, or similar functions, provided the

work clearly shows that the applicant applied a specialized knowledge of the

theories and principles of a variety of electronic systems or equipment.

To view qualifying specialized experience click on the following link:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-TECH

AND

Click on the following link to view occupational requirements for this position:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electronics-technical-series-0856/

**** Federal Time-In-Grade

(TIG) Requirement for General Schedule

(GS) Positions: Applicants must have served at

least 52 weeks at the GS-09 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay

system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG

applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the

previous 52 weeks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1.

Working knowledge of (ATIS, ILS Localizer,

ILS Glideslope, TACAN, Radio Remote Switching Systems, Voice Recording Systems,

UHF/VHF Radios, Runway Visual Range Equipment, and Radar Theory &

Operation).

2.

Knowledge of a wide range of electronic

principles and practices, operating parameters, capabilities, and limitations

of electronic systems associated with air traffic control and weather radar

equipment; and of systems and component design, capabilities, configurations,

limitations, and functional operation; and of various types of electronics

logic.

3.

Knowledge of safety regulations, procedures,

and practices.

4.

Skill in the interpretation of technical data

such as drawings, schematics, blueprints, and specifications of complete

electronic systems; in analyzing problems in integrated/interfacing systems

involving numerous complex circuits; and in using complex electronic and

electromechanical test and measuring equipment using integrated test functions

for different purposes.

5.

Ability to modify standard procedures, adapt

equipment or techniques, and make departures from previous approaches to solve

technical problems or improve system performance for highly complex electronic

systems; to trace electronics logic from one system to another; and to

establish and maintain effective working relationships to represent the

organization in a professional manner.

6. Ability to use computer

terminals to enter and extract data to maintain records and document actions.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK

EXPERIENCE:
Refers to paid and unpaid experience,

including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace

Corps, AmeriCorps) and other

organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual;

community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills

that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to

paid employment. You will receive credit

for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1.

The work may require the employee to drive a

motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license may be required for the

position. May also be required to be qualified for flight line driving.

2.

Work may require travel away from the normal

duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

3.

Shift work and/or overtime may be required.

4.

May be required to work an uncommon tour of

duty.

5.

This is a drug testing designated

position. The incumbent is subject to

random testing for drug use.

6.

This is a Key position. The incumbent must be

removed from military status if alternatives for filling the position during an

emergency are not available.

7. Employee must achieve

certification through the standard Air Force training program for ATCALS

technicians within 6 months of employment and maintain certification on an

annual basis.

Security Clearance

Secret

Additional Information

What To Expect Next

Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent.

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.

BENEFITS

The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program

. In addition to your take-home pay, click

here

for an overview of benefits currently offered to Federal employees.

Direct Deposit

: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Other Information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):
For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click

here

. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 80 or above on the rating criteria for this position.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants)

: Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click

here

for more information.

Incentive

for Prior Non-Federal Work

Experience or Active Duty Uniformed Service for Determining Leave Accrual Rate

may be offered. All creditable service

must be directly related to the duties of the position being filled and

decisions to allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee’s

entrance on duty.

90-Day Register:
This announcement may result in a 90-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 90 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

This job originated on

www.usajobs.gov

. For the full announcement and to apply,

visit

www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/470597300

.

Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at

www.usajobs.gov

will be considered.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications)

If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is “most recent”. It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy.

For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.

2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire

3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number and last four digits of your social security number.

The complete Application Package

must

be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, June 08, 2017

To begin the process, click the

Apply Online

button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the

Submit My Answers

button at the end of the process.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, click

here

for the required cover page. This Vacancy ID is 1964479. Fax your documents to

1-478-757-3144

If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the questionnaire

View Occupational Questionnaire

2. OPM Form 1203-FX must be provided to show your responses to the occupational questionnaire.

Please note:
The numbering on the OPM Form 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire in Section 25 of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which continuously numbers from number one, while the Questionnaire starts each section of questions with number one. When entering your responses please continue regardless of number sequence. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their responses are transferred accurately. Click

here

for the OPM Form 1203-FX.

3. Fax all required documents to

1-478-757-3144

. Your OPM Form 1203-FX will be the cover page for your fax transmission.

PLEASE NOTE:
It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume) is received, accurate and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully by clicking

here

. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Faxed documents take 2-3 business days to process.

Human Resources

WILL NOT

modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of “not qualified” or “insufficient information” and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided by the closing date of the announcement.

Online Application

(Questionnaire)

Resume

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume may be submitted in any format. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., hour per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). Resumes that do not contain this information may be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position.

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if qualifying based on education or positive

education series

DD214 or “Certification” of service (Document must reflect character of service)

SF-15

, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, if applicable

Veteran Administration Letter of Disability Rating

, if applicable

VETERANS

AND ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS:
The appointing authorities for Veterans

Recruitment Appointment (VRA), the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of

1998 (VEOA), and 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans, as well as all claims of

veterans’ preference for employment, require proof of active duty

service. Proof of creditable active duty is usually demonstrated by

submitting a DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, with

your application. For active duty members who have not yet received a

DD214, the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act (5 U.S.C.,

Chapter 21, Section 2108a) allows you to furnish a “certification” of your

active service. A “certification” is any written document from the armed

forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or

released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable

conditions not later than 120 days after the date the “certification” is

submitted. Agencies are required to accept, process, and grant tentative

veterans’ preference to those active duty service members who submit a

certification along with their job application materials. The

“certification” must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel

officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate

when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active

duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e.

honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be

verified prior to appointment. If you are claiming veterans’ preference

for employment or are applying for consideration under the VRA, VEOA, or 30

Percent or More Disabled Veterans appointment authorities and fail to provide a

DD214 or valid “certification” of service with your initial application, you

will not be afforded veterans’ preference and/or will be found ineligible for

consideration. Military members may be appointed before the effective

date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.