About this role
Job SummaryThese positions are located within the Washington Office Fire and Aviation Management, Operations Risk Management. The incumbent is responsible for refurbishing, testing, and aligning portable radios within the Communications Maintenance section of the National Interagency Incident Communications Division (NIICD) at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise, Idaho. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Mark Hilton at [email protected].
QualificationsIn order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards. Basic Requirement: You must possess the Basic Requirements identified below to be considered eligible for this position. Your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the appropriate experience requirements to successfully perform the duties of Electronics Worker. Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than 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 assessed based on their knowledge of the job elements identified in this announcement. Screen-out Job Element: Applicants who do not meet the screen-out job elements will not be further evaluated. Ability to to perform work of the position without more than normal supervision In addition to the above requirements, applicants will be assessed based on their knowledge of the job elements identified below: Ability to organize and monitor testing for portable radios, such as program radio frequencies and firmware into equipment, set radio controls/switches to appropriate positions for testing, make adjustments to radio operating parameters, and document equipment performance Ability to troubleshoot and perform maintenance of communication-electronic equipment and systems Ability to follow oral and written instructions, specifications, manuals, etc. (related to electronic equipment/systems) Ability to utilize computer software to maintain inventory stock and track equipment refurbishment 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. Selective Placement Factors: Must possess a valid state driver's license. To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Major DutiesSets up and prepares radios for testing and programs radio frequencies and required firmware into equipment.Sets radio controls and switches to appropriate positions for testing and implements standardized test procedures.Monitors program and equipment tests, makes minor adjustments to radio operating parameters per manufacturer's specifications, and documents equipment performance information.Ability to troubleshoot, repair, modify, align, and maintain communication-electronic equipment and systems.Diagnose routines, component layout diagrams, schematics, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and work instructions.Ability to disassemble and assemble land mobile radio kits to refurbish components/parts and ensure kits are ready-for-issue (RFI).