ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN
What you'd do
You will serve as an ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN in the Command, Control, Communications and Computer (C4) Systems Department (N6), IT Service Execution Division (N64), Combat Logistics C4 Support (N641), Ordnance/ Dry Cargo C4 Support Unit (N6412) of MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND.
Major duties
You will have knowledge of the regulatory requirements for ships and their equipment such as American Bureau of Shipping, United States Coast Guard, and Federal Communications Commission. You will have knowledge of advanced theory, concepts, principles, and practices in the electrical and electronic field which enables incumbents to apply practical knowledge of electronic theories and principles in resolving issues. You will inspect MSC ships for compliance with internal official policies and procedures for vessel navigational, radio communication and general electronic equipment with emphasis on reliability and reparability. You will provide budgetary inputs for general electronic system maintenance and repair work and expected electronics improvement projects. You will examine shipboard navigation and communication facilities to ensure ships are capable of maintaining satisfactory communications with the Navy and MSC fleet, applicable shore facilities and mission sponsors as required. You will review maintenance documentation and provides input for the development of maintenance plans. You will collaborate with engineers to complete ship maintenance, repair, or modernization projects.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performances. Experience applying the latest advancements and developments in electronic theories and practices to troubleshoot technical problems that aren't readily remedied by traditional methods. Experience coordinating innovative, unusual, or routine shipboard electronic installations, maintenance and sustainment activities. Experience devising methods and procedures for electronic system troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair. Experience researching, developing, and evaluating effectiveness and technical adequacy of work items and proposals for resolving complicated and critical electronic problems. Experience using life cycle support functions for corrective or preventative maintenance of electronic communication systems. Experience inspecting and evaluating shipboard communication systems to access reliability, operation, readiness, and safety. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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.
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