ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (SATCOM)

Summary

You will serve as a ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (SATCOM) in the NAVAL COMP TELCOM AREA WESTPAC.

Duties

• •You will apply comprehensive technical knowledge of electronic communications equipment and systems to solve complex problems that can typically be solved by properly evaluating and interpreting technical manuals.
• •You will participate in the installation, set up, and field tests of electronic communications equipment/systems and the calibration of equipment/systems.
• •You will provide standardized technical support in the development of equipment, standards or data using and adjusting technical equipment and instruments, or adapting and carrying out established tests or calculations, and recording results.
• •You will issue temporary security badges and escorts non-cleared personnel during the duration of their visit, ensuring security policies are adhered to.
• •You will conduct orientation and technical instruction for new entry level technicians and operators on the operation, maintenance, testing and troubleshooting of station electronic communications equipment.
• •You will set up standard test apparatus or devises test equipment and circuitry to conduct functional, operational, and life tests to evaluate performance and reliability of communications electronics equipment

Qualifications

Applicants must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly relates to the work of the position to be filled. Qualifying experience would be demonstrated by: 1. Technical Troubleshooting: Independent diagnostics and fault isolation on complex military satellite communication (SATCOM) systems (such as Super High Frequency [SHF] or Extremely High Frequency [EHF] systems). 2. Equipment Maintenance: Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on active transmit/receive equipment, RF components, high-power amplifiers (HPAs), up/down converters, modems (e.g., EBEM), and associated antenna structures. 3. Test Equipment Use: Proficient use of specialized test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, signal generators) to analyze system performance, align equipment, and verify signal flow. 4. Crypto/Security Operations: Configuration, loading, and operational handling of secure cryptographic equipment (e.g., KIV-7, KG-175, or similar Navy/DoD inline network encryptors). This position is within the Work Category 411 at Work Level Basic, Series and Grade GG-09. Additional qualifications information can be found from the following Department of Defense website: https://dodcio.defense.gov/Cyber-Workforce/CES.aspx Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire

Education

In lieu of qualifying experience listed in the Qualifications section, applicants may meet minimum qualifications based on equivalent combination of education and experience, as follows: Successfully completed two full years of graduate education or a master's degree directly related to the work of the position. OR Combination of qualifying experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience equal 100 percent.