Electronics Technician
What you'd do
You will serve as an Electronics Technician with the Bureau of Reclamation, Missouri Basin, Dakotas Area Office, Rural Water Division. You will provide technical expertise to support rural water projects, focusing on installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving electronic and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) control systems used across wide-ranging water treatment and distribution facilities. The Duty Station is negotiable but will be in Bismark, ND or Pierre, SD.
Major duties
Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. The major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: GS-10 (Developmental Level): Assist with installation and maintenance of electronic systems, including SCADA and control equipment. Support corrective and preventive maintenance activities for water system electronics. Troubleshoot and repair basic electronic components and communication devices. Interpret wiring diagrams and assist in resolving system faults under supervision. Participate in meetings and coordinate with Tribal and engineering staff on project tasks. GS-11 (Full Performance Level): Independently plan, organize, and implement new and replacement electronic systems for water projects. Develop maintenance standards, direct testing, and analyze compatibility of complex electronic components. Diagnose and resolve advanced system faults, recommend modifications to improve efficiency. Provide technical support and guidance to project personnel, including troubleshooting and repairs. Represent the office in meetings with Tribes and agencies, presenting information and coordinating solutions.
What you need to qualify
**Requirements continued from above. You must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. QUALIFICATIONS: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-07/31/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. If you do not self-certify in the Assessment Questionnaire that you meet the following selective factor, you will be rated not qualified. Selective Placement Factor: Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English prior to entrance on duty. - AND - Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: GS-10 Level. You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) that demonstrates the ability to apply comprehensive, practical knowledge of electronic theory, digital and analog circuitry, and electronic troubleshooting methods to maintain, install, and repair SCADA and electronic control systems used in water treatment and rural water projects. Examples of qualifying specialized experience may include: Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on SCADA systems, PLCs, motor controllers, instrumentation, radios, and communication equipment. Troubleshooting faulty signals, failed components, and communication issues using diagnostic tools. Reading and interpreting wiring diagrams and system drawings to isolate electronic problems. Replacing electronic components and sub-assemblies and verifying operability through functional testing. Identifying appropriate substitute parts when originals are obsolete. Requesting replacement components and documenting maintenance actions. -OR- GS-11. You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 level that demonstrates the advanced skill applying in depth knowledge of complex SCADA architectures, electronic control theory, and the interactions among integrated analog/digital sub-assemblies to maintain overall system integrity across multiple water treatment and distribution facilities. Examples of qualifying specialized experience may include: Troubleshooting complex, system-wide SCADA or electronic control failures involving multiple integrated components. Analyzing system performance trends and identifying root causes of recurring or multi-layered electronic issues. Developing or modifying diagnostic procedures, maintenance methods, or testing approaches to improve system reliability. Researching and selecting compatible substitute components for obsolete equipment to maintain system continuity. Coordinating with engineering staff to evaluate control logic, system interactions, and impacts of equipment upgrades. Maintaining overall system integrity across multiple facilities by assessing interactions among processors, integrated circuits, and communication hardware. Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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