Equipment Specialist (Electronics) Job in Tobyhanna - 96194402 - ZAFSJ8ZDEKKEG

Job Title:
EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (ELECTRONICS)

Department:
Department Of The Army

Agency:
Army Communications Electronics Command

Job Announcement Number:
NEAI11812863OC

SALARY RANGE:
$68,809.00 - $105,897.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, January 31, 2011 to Thursday, December 15, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:GS-1670-12/12

POSITION INFORMATION:
- Temporary Position Not to Exceed: 1 year -- Full Time

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - PA - Tobyhanna

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Status Candidates

JOB SUMMARY:Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army!

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

Periodic Cut Off Date: 15th day of each month

Organization(s):
Tobyhanna Army Depot, Various Locations


About the Position: THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED ON A TEMPORARY BASIS AND MAY BE EXTENDED. SEE THE "OTHER INFORMATION" SECTION. Tobyhanna Army Depot is the largest, full-service electronics maintenance facility in the Department of Defense with an installation work force of more than 5,000. The Depot mission includes design, manufacture, repair and overhaul of hundreds of electronic systems for all branches of the Armed Forces. They include satellite terminals, radio and radar systems, secure communications, electro-optics, night vision and anti-intrusion devices, airborne surveillance equipment, navigational instruments, electronic warfare, and guidance and control systems for tactical missiles. For over 50 years, Tobyhanna personnel have built a tradition of unparalleled customer satisfaction through the delivery of timely, cost-effective, high-quality products and services.Tobyhanna is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, near Stroudsburg, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.
Who May Apply: Click here for more information.

Current Army employees with competitive status (includes Army employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment).

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizen

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - PA - Tobyhanna


YOU WILL DEPLOY TO SOUTHWEST ASIA IN A TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY) STATUS APPROXIMATELY 90% OF THE TIME. Serve as technical expert for one or more complex Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (C4ISR) electronics systems in Southwest Asia (SWA). Brief officials of all levels concerning equipment issues, problems, and requirements; communicate with, and advise customers concerning equipment issues; recommend equipment modifications or replacements; and provides technical guidance to users of equipment. Perform problem identification, isolation and repair on more complex electronic technical defects identified in the system and related equipment. Provide maintenance support, such as, assisting and teaching site personnel a variety of maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair techniques to be applied when attempting to restore systems operations. Evaluate previously selected tools and repair parts to reduce duplications. Revise repair manuals.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Click on link below to view qualification standard.
General Schedule

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Qualified candidates for this position must show in their resume that they possess one year of specialized experience to include: 1) Knowledge of, and skill in applying, a comprehensive range of principles, concepts, and practices to perform difficult and complex assignments concerning equipment sufficient to enhance maintenance effectiveness and efficiency; to develop and recommend changes; to review applicable reports concerning isolated and repetitive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures, new equipment, and equipment specifications; to recommend or establish changes to maintenance procedures; and to ensure that modifications or new equipment will satisfactorily interface with existing equipment; 2) Knowledge of, and skill in applying, a comprehensive range of principles, concepts, and practices to perform difficult and complex assignments concerning equipment sufficient to: forecast usage rates; to establish initial repair and replacement cost factors; to determine requirements for technical data; to interpret and evaluate maintenance requirements and operational capabilities of equipment; to control proposed maintenance and engineering changes and present them to appropriate review boards; to evaluate appropriateness of combining individual corrective action with other pending actions; to make necessary changes to total subsystem maintenance policies and procedures; and to monitor and coordinate resolution of all maintenance and engineering problems as well as all modifications within assigned area; and/or 3) ability to provide guidance and training to users and repairers of equipment. Specialized experience must be equivalent to the GS-11 level. ***CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT***: This is an emergency essential (E-E) position. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent or the designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises. The position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively; therefore, the position is designated "Key", which requires the incumbent, or designated alternate to be screened from military recall status. 1. The incumbent will deploy to Southwest Asia in a Temporary Duty Status approximately 90% of the time. 2.The incumbent is required to successfully complete a specific formal individual development training program. 3. The position may require incumbent to travel to hostile environments. 4. Extensive overtime will be required.

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement.

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the Time in Grade Restriction.

GS-12 and above: One year of experience directly related to the occupation and equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. There is no substitution of education for experience at this level.

Other Requirements:
Click here for more information.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Position is designated as Emergency Essential.

A medical examination is required.

Immunization screening is required.

Must possess and maintain a valid stateside driver's license.

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.

Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

One year trial/probationary period may be required.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.


BENEFITS:The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:

Comprehensive health and life insurance

Competitive salaries

Generous retirement programs

Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time

Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules

Paid employment related training and education

Possible student loan repayment

Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable

Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.

OTHER INFORMATION:Click here for more information.

Applicants whose self-nominations are received by the cut-off date will be considered first. Applicants whose self-nominations are received after the cut-off date and prior to the closing date will only be considered if the supply of candidates is exhausted and/or there are additional vacancies to fill.

Schedule tour of duty will require evenings, weekends and holiday work hours.

Successful completion of prescribed training (transition and/or annual) is required.

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

Position may be filled by temporary promotion not to exceed. 1 Year

Position may be filled by temporary reassignment not to exceed.1 Year

Temporary promotion may be made or extended up to a maximum of five years.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest.

Other Advantages: Foreign post differential up to 35% is authorized based on location. Additional compensation up to 35% over basic compensation will be granted to employees in designated danger pay locations. This position provides the opportunity for Civilian employees to serve a vital role by providing the skills that are crucial to support Army military operations in Southwest Asia.

This job provides an excellent opportunity to make a positive contribution to the U.S. Army vision.

HOW TO APPLY:Click here for more information.

Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement.

Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date. Applicants wishing to withdraw from consideration may contact the Central Resume Processing Center at (410) 306- 0137 or applicanthelp@conus.army.mil.

Resume must be on file in our centralized database.

Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time.

You must have an ACTIVE resume with the Army Centralized Resumix database before you submit your Self-nomination. If you do not have an ACTIVE resume on file, please click here to use the Army Resume Builder to create or update your resume.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Central Resume Processing Center
Phone: (410) 306-0137
Email: applicanthelp@cpsrxtp.belvoir.army.mil Agency Information:
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. You can view the status of announcements that you applied for through our automated response system, ANSWER, accessed through our Civilian Personnel On-Line web page.