Electronics Engineer

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This position is with the Directorate of Strategic Management at Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

Duties

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• Formulate technical designs, specifications, and computer-aided drawings (CAD) for diverse electronic systems, equipment, and shelter communications to support in-house and contracted production projects.
• Resolve complex engineering problems and technical challenges by applying advanced academic knowledge, exercising resourcefulness, and deviating from traditional engineering methods when precedents do not apply.
• Evaluate project costs, quantities, and technical specifications to deliver accurate preliminary and final estimates for electronic engineering features performed by Depot personnel or external contractors.
• Author technical position papers, reports, and formal briefings comparing engineering alternatives with supporting data to recommend the most feasible and energy-conserving solutions to leadership.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

In addition to meeting the Basic requirement listed in the Education section; to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below;

GS-05: Applicants who meet the basic education requirement for this position are considered eligible for GS-05 grade level. (Note you must attach a copy of your transcripts).

GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes:1) Identifying electronic components and retrieving standard schematics from repository databases to support team projects, 2) Extracting technical data points, such as manufacturer part numbers, from equipment manuals for senior engineers to use in estimates AND 3) Observing standard testing procedures and recording basic operational measurements on electrical equipment under direct, side-by-side instruction. This definition of specialized experience is typical for work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service to the (GS-05). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts).

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Education: One full academic year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Electronics Engineering. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts)

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Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above. Superior Academic Achievement is based on:(1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed course. OR(2) Grade-Point Average - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.;

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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.

GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Drafting basic electronic schematics and inputting revisions into CAD software using step-by-step instructions and technical templates, 2) Gathering technical data and performing mathematical calculations to support senior staff in compiling project estimates AND 3) Performing routine tests and basic diagnostic procedures on electronic equipment to ensure proper functionality. This definition of specialized experience is typical for work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service to the (GS-07). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts).

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Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Engineering or Computer Science. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Modifying electronic plans and CAD drawings under the direction of senior engineers to resolve operational issues, 2) Assisting in collecting data and preparing preliminary cost and quantity estimates for maintenance projects AND 3) Troubleshooting electronic equipment failures by applying standard engineering formulas and established troubleshooting guides. This definition of specialized experience is typical for work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service to the (GS-09). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts)

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Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: [insert applicable field(s) of study].

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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Modifying existing electronic plans, drawings, and specifications using computer-aided design (CAD) software to improve the operating efficiency of electronic repair or test systems, 2) Analyzing technical project requirements, cost estimates, and equipment specifications to assist senior engineers in determining project feasibility for either in-house or contracted engineering initiatives AND 3) Resolving routine-to-moderately complex electrical engineering problems by applying standard engineering principles and investigating operational failures in equipment such as generators, motors, or automatic test systems.

Applicants must meet basic eligibility requirements such as minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a Engineers and Scientists (Non-Construction) Career Program position aligned under the ???????Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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