EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST

Duties * You will provide technical advice and assistance on the acceptance, installation, operation, and/or maintenance of assigned aviation systems. * You will advise technicians on methods of resolving troubleshooting problems, repairing difficult system malfunctions, research and analysis. * You will prepare informal training to include on the job, classroom, demonstration training. * You will prepare NATEC Technical Reports and other appropriate reports on subjects of interest or concern to other Fleet activities and commands. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a US Citizen. * Must be determined suitable for federal employment. * Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. * New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov * Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. * Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. * You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. * This position is considered Key/Emergency-Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems. * You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. * You will be required to sign a mobility agreement to accept relocation to other geographic locations if required by the employer. Qualifications For the GS-1670-11, EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (AVIONICS) Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized 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: 1. Providing technical training in advanced electrical/electronic concepts and troubleshooting of the Airborne Low Frequency sonar systems to the component and module levels; 2. Providing troubleshooting assistance and repair of Airborne Low Frequency systems Reel & Cable Assemblies and the Reeling Machines; 3. Operating, calibrating, analyzing, troubleshooting, and repairing other avionics test sets and General Purpose Electronic Test Equipment (GPETE) to the lowest replaceable component/assembly; 4. Demonstrating the principles and practice of calibration fundamentals, research techniques, electronic theory and troubleshooting using multi-meter, frequency counter timer, oscilloscope and signal generator; 5. Demonstrating experience in Intermediate Maintenance Work Centers receiving, processing and tracking orders as well as complying to all safety standards. For the GS-1670-09, EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (AVIONICS) Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1. Providing technical training in electrical/electronic concepts and troubleshooting of the Airborne Low Frequency sonar systems to the component and module levels; 2. Providing troubleshooting assistance and repair of Airborne Low Frequency systems Reel & Cable Assemblies and the Reeling Machines; 3. Operating, calibrating, analyzing, troubleshooting, and repairing other avionics test sets and General Purpose Electronic Test Equipment (GPETE) to the lowest replaceable component/assembly; 4. Demonstrating the principles and practice of calibration fundamentals, research techniques, electronic theory and troubleshooting using multi-meter, frequency counter timer, oscilloscope and signal generator; 5. Demonstrating familiarity in Intermediate Maintenance Work Centers receiving, processing and tracking orders as well as complying to all safety standards. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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 In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: For a GS-1670-11, EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (AVIONICS) A. Have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. or B. I have successfully completed three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. or C Have successfully completed an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring/paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ or D. Have a combination of experience and graduate 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 A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. For a G-1670-09, EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (AVIONICS) A. Have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree. or B. Have successfully completed two full years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a master's degree. or C. Have obtained an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/ federal-occupations-by-college-major/ or D. Have a combination of experience and 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. 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 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. 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 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. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this anno