Electronics Mechanic
What you'd do
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain personnel of the Department of Defense workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as an Electronics Mechanic at the Directorate of Public Works, Operations and Maintenance Division, Utilities Branch at Ft Leavenworth, KS
Major duties
Install, maintain, and modify surveillance video equipment. Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair avionic communications systems to include voice switching systems, digital voice recorders and GPS antennas. Test, maintain, and repair microprocessor and computer-controlled communications consoles and radio equipment. Install, maintain, and repair electronic fire alarm equipment. Set up and operate public address systems.
What you need to qualify
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. Independently install, modify, overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electronics equipment of moderate complexity such as video surveillance equipment and/or fire alarm equipment systems. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Efforts: The work requires light to moderate physical effort, lifting items weighing up to 40 pounds. Assistance is usually available for items heavier than 40 pounds. Work is performed in sitting positions, but requires standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping. high work is occasionally required. Working Conditions: Work is usually done inside, with occasional work outside in poor weather conditions. Employee is subject to injuries such as electric shock, cuts and bruises, as well as burns from electrical equipment or soldering irons.
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