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Summary As an Electronics Technician the incumbent will apply skill and knowledge of electronics to perform basic but progressively more difficult assignments associated with analyzing, installing, repairing, fabricating, or troubleshooting electronic, electrical and mechanical systems and components. Responsibilities F Band: Duties may include the inspection and analysis electronic equipment for troubleshooting and repair of electronic equipment under the supervision of experienced personnel. Physical requirements may include use of basic hand tools and power tools as required for the installation of electronic equipment. On occasion the incumbent may be required to climb antenna towers, poles, or structures in excess of 50 feet above the ground. Receives academic and on-the-job instruction, acquires and applies basic technical knowledge and limited experience to accomplish assignments. Receives instruction in engineering, mechanical, electrical, or electronics fundamentals, Federal Aviation Regulations, and shop practices. Assists other employees during early developmental stages. As employee progresses in training and gains experience, he or she independently completes assignments of limited difficulty. During early developmental stages, contacts are primarily internal to the immediate work unit. As training progresses, contacts are expanded to include representatives of external organizations. In both cases, contacts are made to share information, provide data, and discuss the statuses of assignments. Regularly refers problems and questions to a supervisor, team leader, or more experienced technician. Works with increasing independence as development progresses. Supervisors, team leaders, or more experienced technicians define objectives, resources, and deadlines. Established manuals, procedures, and publications provide detailed guidance for almost all assignments. Supervisors, team leaders, or more experienced technicians furnish instructions for completing detailed assignments. Work is reviewed carefully and frequently while in progress and at completion for quality and timeliness. G Band: Repairs and calibrates general purpose test equipment to include electronic and physical/dimensional equipment. May provide on-the-job training to developmental technicians. Applies experience and detailed technical knowledge of the applicable discipline as well as applicable procedures and policies. Performs installation, modification, inspection, and repair of equipment used in the National Air Space (NAS). Exercises a complete knowledge of the operation and characteristics of various equipment used in the NAS such as Radar, navigational aids, communications and other NAS equipment at an advanced level. Follows established procedures and suggests changes, which may improve efficiency. Exercises an overall knowledge for test equipment used to repair and/or calibrate equipment in the NAS. Conducts overall performance checks of systems and equipment of higher complexity. Modifies and evaluates various systems and equipment in facilities. Performs other varied assignments with a number of systems and equipment. The technician may be required to solder and desolder components as necessary for the installation of equipment in the NAS. Physical requirements may include use of basic hand tools and power tools as required for the installation of electronic equipment. On occasion the incumbent may be required to climb antenna towers, poles, or structures in excess of 50 feet above the ground. H Band: Incumbent is a journeyman Electronics Technician performing highly specialized technical work associated with analyzing, designing, developing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, modifying, or evaluating the most complex systems for which FAA is responsible. Plans, coordinates, and performs work with a high degree of independence keeping the manager informed of significant problem areas. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the NAS as an integrated system in order to deal with unusual problems or unanticipated issues. Independently evaluates the functional status of systems and facilities. Demonstrates sound knowledge of administrative tools and policies related to the accomplishment of work. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for this position at the FV-F level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade level, FV-E (FG/GS-7/8). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized Experience for the F Band is applicable field experience with principles and practices involved with inspection and analysis, repairing equipment, communications, knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical support, electronics and installation systems. To qualify for this position at the FV-G (FG/GS-10-11) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-F, FG/GS - 9. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience for the G band is experience installation, maintenance and modification of electronics equipment. Equipment to include but is not limited to radar systems, navigational aid equipment such as lighted and distance measuring equipment, communication systems such as radio/microwave communications. To qualify for this position at the FV-H (FG/GS-12) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-G, FG/GS 10/11 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience for the H band is experience in installation, inspection, troubleshooting and repair of systems and system components such as computers, navigation and communications equipment, and electronic data communications equipment. IMPORTANT: Ensure that your work experience supports your Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) answers. Your answers and associated work experience will be evaluated further to validate whether the answers that you selected are appropriate. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Education Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree meets the requirements for GS-9/FV-F. Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA , in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSAs listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category rating, or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration. FAA's Core Compensation Pay Plan: This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm Incomplete Application: Please follow all instructions carefully. Error or omissions may affect your rating or further consideration for this vacancy. Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. Positions will be filled on the East Coast in one of the following states ONLY: MA, ME, NH, RI, CT, NJ, NY, DC, FL, GA, NC, TN, SC, VA, WV, DE, MD or Puerto Rico. This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by PASS: Regional Tech Ops and AEA. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA