Summary This position is located in Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), Medium Range Surveillance (MRS) Division, MRS Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM) Branch, Elizabeth City, NC. Responsibilities The position's primary purpose is to perform a wide range of tasks related to the installation, fabrication, maintenance, modification, and repair of major electronic systems of significant complexity or which are modifications of previous systems. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Analyzing problems and determining nature and extent of repairs, alignment or adjustments required for complete systems as well as individual equipment and subsystems. Determining work sequence and selecting tools and test instruments or specialized test equipment necessary to perform properly the required checks and adjustments. Disassembling and reassembling equipment as required to effect necessary cleaning, lubrication, corrosion prevention, and repairs. Performing operational tests to assure that all components and systems are working within prescribed tolerances. Coordinating with technical and professional personnel on operation specifications and changes to equipment. Demonstrating or explaining proper techniques, method of operation, and safety practices. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required. Applicant is required to meet the physical requirements of the position. The applicant is subject to pre-appointment and random drug testing. This position requires a secret clearance. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Subject to overtime or recall. Rotating shift work may be required. May be required to fly on Coast Guard aircraft. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Qualifications Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements: 1. Ability to perform the work of Electronics Mechanic without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT ELEMENT). 2. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. 3. Use of Test Equipment : Electronics. 4. Theory of Electronics. 5. Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment). 6. Ability to Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics. 7. Ingenuity (Ability to suggest and apply new methods). Applicants must have a knowledge of electronic operating principles such as circuit elements, digital logic, microprocessors, core memory, interface circuits, digital data transmission, microwave, antennas, signal behavior, amplification, and display. Also must be able to independently troubleshoot, install, overhaul, repair, and test malfunctions in complex electronic systems where circuit theory must be used to understand the operation of individual circuits, and the possible interaction of other circuits which create a malfunction. Use reverse engineering to identify the cause of operating problems on electronic systems. Applicants must be able to perform these duties at the journeyman level. National Service Experience (i.e., 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. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Additional Information Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment. DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at click here All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 410-636-7289. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation