Job summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Major duties

You will provide technical oversight and direction to the installation of highly specialized test articles on the facility’s flight motion simulator and their electrical integration with the Central Target Simulator (CTS) test facility. You will organize and maintain the unique electrical and mechanical interface hardware used with the test articles. You will develop and implement standard operating procedures that provide for the efficient, repeatable and safe installation and removal of test articles from the flight motion simulator. You will provide training to personnel tasked to help with the installation and removal tasks. You will provide fabrication, packaging/assembly, wiring and integration expertise in order to support the enhancement of the simulation capabilities provided. You will prepare complete documentation on all packaging and integration efforts.

Qualification

You will serve as an Electronics Technician in the Tactical Electronic Warfare Division, Code 576200, of NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY This position has a Selective Placement factor that will be used to screen out ineligible candidates. The Selective Placement factor is: This position requires demonstrated experience in operation, repair, installation and inspection of military electronics and radar systems. The position also requires significant experience in organizing and leading a technical aspect of military radar or electronic warfare testing. In addition to the Selective Placement Factor your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9/10) or pay band (NR-03) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: 1) Fabricating, packaging/assembling, wiring, integrating, troubleshooting, and repairing electronics, electronic systems, and military radar systems in support of simulation capabilities; 2) Skill at working as part of a technical team; 3) Ability to use general-purpose laboratory instrumentation and test equipment (direct current power supplies, volt-ohm meters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, RF power meters and spectrum analyzers, etc.); 4) Skill in using personal computers for technical applications and general office work (word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, presentations, etc.); and 5) Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualific 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.

Evaluations

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. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.