Electronics Technician

this is a national guard title 5 excepted service position. This national guard position is for a electronics technician, position description number t5762000 (gs-09) and t576300 (gs-11) and is part of the  rans, national guard. This position is permanent. This position is subject to provisions of the dod priority placement program. If hired at the gs-09 level, member will need an idp.

1. Certifies assigned systems and sub-systems to ensure compliance with usaf and federal aviation administration (faa) established standards and safety requirements. Atcals cannot be used unless certified by the employee. These systems include (insert specific system(s) here). Installs, modifies, tests, repairs, overhauls, calibrates, maintains, evaluates, and certifies performance of complex integrated and interfacing electronic systems.

ensures systems are operating at peak efficiency with minimum interruptions by performing optimization, analysis, periodic testing, and corrective procedures. Makes overall evaluation and determination as to whether or not the facilities are operating within prescribed standards and tolerances. Required to assist in formalized inspections of facilities and equipment.

assists in flight check inspection and joint acceptance of newly installed equipment and/or major modifications to the system(s) as required. Participates in the installation, modification, and final testing of all newly installed atcals and weather equipment. Collaborates with faa flight inspection personnel regarding in-flight and/or ground check tolerances and makes on-the-spot determinations as to what actions to take to return system(s) to operable condition.

provides advice to supervisor on significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment. Develops and recommends changes in procedures and technical instructions to ensure more efficient operations and/or reduction in maintenance time. Maintains inspection and certification records that are required by technical orders, applicable regulations, and operating instructions. Annotates modifications on historical reports and records.

documents maintenance and training using computerized and manual methods. Analyzes equipment historical documents and maintenance records for trends, prepares reports on trend analysis, and recommends corrective actions. Carries out supplementary assignments that improve the performance of the assigned systems.

uses sophisticated stand-alone test equipment and built-in-test-equipment (bite) to investigate, test, calibrate, analyze, isolate, and correct malfunctions in integrated systems or subsystems. Performs installation of modifications directed by headquarters or other higher authority. Repairs or replaces components, tunes, adjusts, and aligns equipment.

component level repair may involve designing and building testing products and research for replacement or improvement of components and circuit design. If required to meet emergency situations, develops and institutes changes in procedures to expedite corrective action and ensure continuous operation where required.
2. Determines when equipment malfunctions warrant shutdown of various systems.

acts as expert technical consultant to determine whether systems are operationally acceptable and safe within the prescribed standards and tolerances for air traffic control and air navigation. Diagnoses cause of equipment degradation and malfunctions through application of electronic theory, system analysis, use of test equipment, schematics, wiring diagrams, and mathematical analysis. Troubleshoots equipment to localize, isolate, and accomplish necessary repairs.

determines when equipment malfunctions warrant shutdown of various systems. Depending on…