Electronics Technician
What you'd do
About the Position: This position is located at the White Sands Test Center, Materiel Test Directorate with a duty location of White Sands Missile Range, Dona Ana, New Mexico. (merit)
Major duties
Study test plans to develop technical/administrative features to prepare Operations Requirements documents for submission. Render technical assistance in the overall planning of operations in areas such as planning and scheduling work to be accomplished within established priorities. Supervise all aspects of the test as it is conducted assuring that the operating test plan is followed. Prepare the Operating Test Plan in areas such as coordinating the test plan with other participating agencies and establishing a schedule for testing. Consult with individuals such as project engineers and senior analysts to develop data products requirements to be included in Operations Requirements. Present pre-mission briefs to pilots of manned aircraft to ensure safety. Assist in preparation of capital/test equipment budgets by recommending items most suitable for use in the project. Compile data from tests to obtain standards for use in future tests to assess accuracy of Range billings.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Employees of the U.S. Army Test & Evaluation Command with personal competitive status. Current Civilian Employees of the Command Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Troubleshoot systems such as test support equipment, wireless links, environmental sensors, centrifuges, and control systems by diagnosing electronic malfunctions and modifying test procedures to restore system functionality; and 2) Develop operational test plans and procedures to define data product requirements used in testing. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower level/grade position in the federal service (NJ-03/GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Manages Resources Oral Communication Planning and Evaluating Technical Competence
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