Summary You will serve as an ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN in the NAVSUP SYSTEMS SUPPORT BRANCH, DOD SYSTEMS ENGINEERING and MANAGEMENT DIVISION of NMC ORD SYS ENG MGMT. Responsibilities You will diagnose equipment malfunction using system analysis, test equipment, and schematics while evaluating, modifying, replacing components and analyzing their operation. You will perform final technical operations and verify system, equipment, or component is performing within designated certification parameters. You will operate and analyze equipment/systems to diagnose and isolate discrepancies which cannot be located and corrected through established procedures You will compile records of system/equipment failures, action taken, cost, and make recommendations to optimize system/equipment operations and suggest effective cost saving innovations. You will design, build testing products, and conduct research for replacement or improvement of circuits/system design. You will assist higher graded technicians in the diagnosis, resolution, and repair of specific maintenance/equipment problems for one or more complex engineering studies in support of new electronic equipment/systems. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized 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: Experience must include at least 24 months experience, education or training in installing, testing, supporting complex electronics equipment, solving technical problems, and reviewing instructions for the repair, modification and maintenance equipment and related test-set equipment. Experience analyzing engineering literature, procedures, and technical drawings while making sound decisions using basic engineering principles. Experience demonstrating the capacity to comprehend and apply measurement practices while working independently as well as the ability to show linear progression in dealing with problems. Experience must include knowledge of electronic equipment design, development, evaluation, testing, installation, and maintenance. Experience completing testing, evaluating data, and determining acceptability of equipment modifications, validity, test procedures and data, or legality of operation. Experience analyzing and diagnosing faults in the operational configuration of electronic systems and equipment. Experience interpreting circuit wiring, logic cable diagrams, drawings, specifications, and schematics of complete systems and equipment to understand the function and interconnections of the various assemblies and troubleshoot the system. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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 FOR GS-09: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree OR A combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. Must provide college transcripts from an accredited education institution with your application. 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 an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. 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 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. 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 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.