Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic Leader

Salary: $42.12 to $49.17 Per Hour

About the Position: Serves as a working leader of four or more employees responsible for the full lifecycle maintenance, repair, calibration, modification, and certification of highly complex, computer-based electronic test equipment and automated systems.

Major duties
Passes on to other workers instructions received from supervisor, demonstrates proper work methods, and starts work
Insures that needed plans, blueprints, material and tools are available, and that needed repair parts are obtained
Provides information to supervisor on status and progress of work, causes of delays, and overall work operations and problems
Performs comprehensive lifecycle maintenance, repair, calibration, modification, and certification of highly complex, computer based electronic test equipment and automated systems.
Performs complex troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, overhaul, modification, and operational testing
Diagnoses electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and electronic malfunctions in armament control and release systems
Using specialized test equipment to verify system integrity and communication
Repairs or replaces defective components such as integrated circuits, microprocessors, and optical sensors
Develops, writes, and debugs test programs using manufacturer specific programming languages
Provides senior level journeyman expertise in the reverse engineering of obsolete or unsupported electronic systems
Executes Information Assurance (IA) and Cybersecurity duties in accordance with DoD requirements

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic Leader without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform the full range of duties, which include: diagnosing, repairing, calibrating, and modifying complex electronic measurement and test systems. Guide and distribute work to a team of four or more technicians, manage software and hardware patches, and safely operate heavy material handling equipment (cranes, forklifts) to transport components up to 50 pounds under strict safety protocols. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Lead or Supervise Ability To Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics Ingenuity (Ability To Suggest and Apply New Methods) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Theory of Electronics Trouble shooting (Electronic Equipment) Use of Test Equipment: Electronics Physical Effort: The work assignments require light to moderate physical effort. The mechanics frequently lift, carry, or otherwise handle items weighing up to 50 pounds (23 kilograms) independently, and occasionally in excess of 50 pounds with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. They work in a sitting position for extended periods of time, and frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and stooping is required. Working Conditions: The mechanics normally work in clean, well-lighted, heated, and ventilated areas, but may work at remote user locations under variable conditions. They are exposed to the possibility of electric shock, burns from electrical or radio frequency energy or hot solder, and cuts and bruises. Workers may be required to wear appropriate safety gear such as protective eyewear, and/or work within clean room environments where special garments including head coverings, shoe coverings, and gloves are required.