Electronics Technician
What you'd do
Electronics technicians require knowledge of data networks, radio frequency theory, and electronic troubleshooting skills. They have knowledge of techniques, theories, and characteristics of electronics, such as basic electronics and electronic theory, algebra, and elementary physics.Our electronics technicians are skilled in electronic equipment design, development, evaluation, testing, installation, and maintenance.
Major duties
Perform installation, maintenance, and operational testing required to maintain the Bureau's communication and intrusion systems in optimum condition. Perform maintenance and service functions required to obtain optimum operational capability of a wide variety of complex equipment incorporated into the FM radio, radio teletype, secure telephone, data and teletype, and intrusion Systems. Use test equipment and advanced techniques to perform installation, maintenance and repair tasks as well as the operational testing of the FM radio system (base stations, repeaters, remote and mobile transmitters/receivers and personal equipment). Conduct preventive maintenance by regularly inspecting and testing equipment for reliability and accuracy to prevent breakdown. Perform corrective maintenance to restore a system which is out of operating condition through extensive analytical testing, take positive action to replace or repair deficient or malfunctioning components and units. Review pertinent technical manuals, remain current with technology, and be available to attend government sponsored training classes.
What you need to qualify
GS-7: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-5 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Assisted with the physical installation and maintenance of electronic communication systems. Conducted routine equipment tests; performed basic corrections and/or replacing defective parts. Handled, stored, and inventoried a variety of electronic equipment and components. GS-9: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-7 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Performed physical installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electronic communication systems. Performed installations and preventive and corrective (or emergency) maintenance and service work on FM radio systems, data networks, or electronic physical security systems. Inspected equipment for adherence to standards and tolerances.
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