Electronics Mechanic
- Location:
- Pennsylvania, Chambersburg
- Requires Relocation:
- No
- Start Date:
- 12/12/2024
- End Date:
- 27/12/2024
- Offering Type:
- Term
- Hiring Paths:
- The public
- Service Type:
- Competitive
- Travel Percentage:
- Occasional travel
About U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command
Looking to make a difference? Join our team! Army Materiel Command (AMC) is the Army’s primary logistics and sustainment command, responsible for managing the global supply chain and ensuring installation and materiel readiness across the Total Force. AMC is one of the Army’s largest commands with nearly 165,000 military, Army Civilian and contractor employees, impacting all 50 states and more than 150 countries. Since 1962, AMC has played a significant role in supplying our forces during wars, conflicts and contingencies, and providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief. From managing the Army’s global supply chain to providing quality of life programs for Soldiers and families; from providing financial management and contracting capabilities to leading the way in data analytics, AMC’s missions are wide ranging and critical. AMC’s workforce is at the core of the command’s support to the Warfighter. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a culture that puts people first, we have an extensive array of career paths available. Join today and be the power behind ensuring the best equipped and sustained fighting force in the world. Applicants may visit the Applicant Inquiry – CHRA Portal (army.mil) link if they have questions when applying for positions through USAJOBS. To submit an applicant inquiry, please visit: https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq&validate=true.
Job summary
Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DIB & MRTFB to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Located within the Cable/Harness Branch of the Directorate of Industrial Operations, Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, PA.
Major duties
Calibrate complex air defense missile system electronic components by employing precise electronic principles and theory. Operate various precision measuring devices such as spectrum analyzers, sweep and pulse generators, oscilloscopes, precision gauges, etc. Diagnose malfunctions in complex interrelated circuits. Perform soldering per current specifications. Analyze system assemblies by tracing signal paths on schematics through complex connections. Develop procedural changes for processes such as repair, maintenance, alignment, testing, etc.
Qualification
Who May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Electronics Mechanic~ without more than normal supervision. Have the ability to perform common Electronic Mechanic duties, such as: diagnosing malfunctions in complex interrelated circuits, and calibrating complex electronic components by employing precise electronic principles and theory. Operating various precision measuring devices such as spectrum analyzers, sweep and pulse generators, oscilloscopes, precision gauges, etc. Analyzing system assemblies by tracing signal paths on the schematic through complex connections; developing procedural changes for processes such as repair, maintenance, alignment and testing; and performing soldering per current specifications. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT Work assignments require light to moderate physical effort. Work involves standing, bending, stooping, and protracted periods at test consoles. Continuously handles objects weighing up to 40 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is normally in well lighted, heated and ventilated shop area. Subject to cuts, bruises, burns, and shock caused by handling equipment, soldering irons, high voltage energy, radiation, etc.
Evaluations
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.