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Job SummaryClick on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To exercise second level supervisory and managerial authorities over the 59 TES Instrumentation function.
QualificationsIn order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Series Definition: This series covers technical positions supervising, leading, or performing work involving applying: knowledge of the techniques and theories characteristic of electronics, such as a knowledge of basic electricity and electronic theory, algebra, and elementary physics; knowledge of electronic equipment design, development, evaluation, testing, installation, and maintenance; and knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, operations, design, characteristics, and functional use of a variety of types and models of electronic equipment and systems related to, but less than, a full professional knowledge of electronic engineering. Electronics technicians may have gained experience assisting in work situations including: Maintenance - Developing maintenance standards and procedures for use by others. Analyzing repair practices and developing procedural instructions for use by others on methods and steps to repair equipment. Installation - Planning and directing the installation of complex systems and associated facilities, particularly where there are site selection and construction problems, dealings with contractors and public utilities, and the possible need to modify equipment for novel site characteristics. Fabrication - Designing and analyzing circuits, determining design feasibility, evaluating equipment performance under varying environmental conditions, and collecting performance data. Designing or modifying designs to achieve performance and cost objectives. Evaluating the adequacy of equipment for such purposes as repair, calibration, and testing. Testing and Evaluation/Research and Development - Developing or evaluating new or modified electronic systems. Completing testing, evaluating data, and determining acceptability of equipment modifications, validity, test procedures and data, or legality of operation. Technicians support professional engineers in performing experiments, research, and developmental activities requiring an in-depth knowledge of technical engineering methods, applications, practices, and principles to work on concepts, prototypes, and experimental projects that are without precedent and support state-of-the-art research. Sustainment - Developing, performing, evaluating, or modifying calibration and test equipment, systems, and procedures. Reporting, analyzing, and archiving test data. Performing complex calculations and manipulations of test data to improve performance of systems, instrumentation, measurement standards, techniques, and procedures. Troubleshooting - Analyzing and diagnosing faults in the operational configuration of electronic systems and equipment. Interpreting circuit wiring, logic cable diagrams, drawings, specifications, and schematics of complete systems and equipment to understand the function and interconnections of the various assemblies and troubleshoot the system. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes providing administrative direction with assignments in terms of broadly defined objectives, critical issues, new concepts, resources, and policy matters. Planning, coordinating. and carrying out projects. independently or in conjunction with a small team of peers. Interpret overall policy guidelines in terms of specific test programs. Informs the supervisor of test progress. potential schedule conflicts, and unforeseen resource requirements. Provides technical expertise in the field of instrumentation systems and acquisition/control by furnishing planning, design, scheduling, analysis, and operational support of test systems. Identify data acquisition system data sensor types, quantities, and sample rates; and control system sensor types, quantities, decision criteria, and response rates. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Advises staff regarding policies. procedures. and directives of higher-level management or headquarters. Establishes metric and analysis systems for units managed to assess efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory procedures. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of operational test and evaluation organization and structure. concepts, principles, practices and applicable code. regulations, policy, and issues. 2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices. and procedures. 3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor. motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. 4. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 5. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. 6. Expert knowledge in understanding how to setup and record data for sensors and systems. How to analyze the recorded data and troubleshoot any anomalies and repair as needed. 7. Knowledge of basic electronics: in understanding electronic schematics; in understanding electron theory and the relationship of voltage, amperage, and resistance in components and microcircuits; and handling, installing. repairing, soldering, crimping, and terminating cable and connectors. 8. Skill and ability in installing, maintaining, repairing, programming, and operating computer-based data acquisition systems and control systems. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Major DutiesDevelops goals and objectives that integrate organization and instrumentation objectives. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represents the organization with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Assignments pertain to the design, development, modification, and installation of instrumentation systems (usually airborne) that facilitate the testing of components, devices, equipment, or systems that constitute ACC operational test programs. Works independently or as a member of an instrumentation team to define the scope of the instrumentation and control systems, video systems, communications systems. and peripheral recording systems required, by reviewing the test objective documentation.