Job summary

You will serve as a LEAD ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN in the FORWARD DEPLOYED REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER of FW DEPLOYED REG MAINT CTR DET BAHRAIN.

Major duties

You will coordinate component repairs and purchases to support the repair of a complex electronics end item assembly. You will adapt oral communication methods and styles based on the audience and the target objectives. You will conduct research to evaluate design changes, advance development changes or system improvements for radar systems. You will adapt methods and techniques to solve electronic operational issues on electronic equipment (e.g., AN/SPY-1 Radar Systems or other ship systems). You will develop reports to define project tasks, activities, or material discrepancies related to radar systems.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 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 assistance for urgent mission-degrading Casualty Reports (CASREPS) affecting assigned radar subsystems; AND 2. Providing engineering guidance to port engineers for trouble shooting maintenance issues of radar systems; 3. AND 3. Performing operational problem testing of AEGIS Radar Systems such as below, to perform repairs and conduct maintenance. - Legacy In-Service Signal Processors (ISSP) SPY-1B, SPY-1 B(V) and SPY-1D. - Advance Signal Processor (ASP) SPY-.1D(V) - BMD Signal Processor (BSP) - Multi-Mission Signal Processor (MMSP) - Multi-Mission Signal Processor-Rehost (MMSP-R) - SPY-1B,B(V), SPY-1D and SPY-1D(V) Antenna Group, Beam Steering Controller (BSC), Receiver Programmer and associate equipment - SPY-1B, SPY1-B(V) and SPY-1D Track Initiation Processor (TIP) - SPY-1B Transmitter Group - SPY-1B(V) and SPY-1D Transmitter Group - SPY-1D(V) Transmitter Group - SPY-1D (MOD) Transmitter Group 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 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. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: This position requires that the incumbent obtain and maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification via command sponsored CPR training and annual refresher training which is offered during working hours. This is an EMERGENCY-ESSENTIAL position. In the event of a crisis situation or war, the incumbent must continue to perform assigned duties to support, mission requirements until relieved by proper authority. Incumbent must sign DD FORM 2365 and must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available. The work regularly involves frequent exposure to hazardous conditions such as: high electrical voltages; large rotating machinery elements; electromagnetic radiation from high powered transmitters; nuclear radiation in and around machinery spaces aboard nuclear powered ships; explosive, flammable or incendiary materials, turbines, condensers, etc. The work is normally required aboard U.S. and foreign naval ships at berths, at anchor or at buoys within the harbor. On numerous occasions and with short notice, there will be requirements to perform temporary additional duty at sea on naval ships and/or at Naval or private shipyards located throughout the world (including combat zones) utilizing government as well as commercial aircraft. Helicopter and aircraft (COD) flights are utilized for transfer to/from ships at sea. High line transfer from ship to ship may be occasionally required. This position has been identified as one in which shift hours may be changed without three days advance notice and for periods of less than three weeks. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTINUED: Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met. 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. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. Relocation and recruitment incentives up to 25% may be authorized. The current workweek is Sunday through Thursday. Employees hired from continental U.S. will receive Sunday Premium Pay (computed at 25% of basic hourly rate, eight hours per week). The Office of the Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) limits the number of Bahrain based DoD personnel accompanied tours. Dependent entry approval from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command is required for all accompanied tours prior to extending the final job offer and prior to issuing Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders. Accompanied tours are not guaranteed.

Education

THERE ARE NO EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION.

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. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: INSTALLATION Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ORAL COMMUNICATION Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Teamwork TESTING AND EVALUATION TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT WRITTEN COMMUNICATION The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. 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. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.