Electronics Technician, GS-0856-12 (12767)

Announcement Type Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type Permanent

USACE Organization Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Pittsburgh District

Locations (City, State) Neville Island, PA

Position Overview/Duties Position Overview/Duties: INTRODUCTION: Serves in the Pittsburgh District Locks and Dams Project Office as technical specialist in connection with the review, inspection, testing, maintenance, repair/modification, replacement, and installation of industrial control and used in civil works facilities to include 23 lock and dams in the Pittsburgh District. Performs routine, periodic, and emergency specialized maintenance, configuration, testing, and auditing of industrial control and Electrical equipment at Locks and Dam Project sites in the District and provides guidance to lower grade installation and maintenance electronics/electrical mechanics.

POSITION: ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN; GS-0856-12

PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT: PERMANENT

Description Of Assignment/Duties

• Responsible for providing guidance and oversight for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and programming of the Electrical and Programmable Logic Control (PLC) systems that control the operation of navigation Locks and Dams
• Responsible for continuous 24-hour maintenance of all electrical equipment
• Make daily periodic checks on all main electrical equipment.
• Incumbent is responsible for Programmable Logic Control (PLC) systems that control the operation of navigation Locks and Dams
• Serves as POC for in-house and contractor installed control upgrades at the Lock and Dam project sites

Other Conditions and Requirements This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Veterans' preference does not apply to this announcement. WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens.

• APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience Requirement: I have one year of specialized experience which includes knowledge of electronic theories and converting theoretical ideas into practical applications; skills working with programmable logic controllers (PLC), Industrial Computers (IPCs), PCs, Remote Input/Output (I/O) racks and circuits and Operating Systems. Knowledge of electronic and electric systems and devices as well as hydraulic, optical, mechanical systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

• Competencies needed for the position:

• Electronics Engineering

• Reading Comprehension

• Technical Competence

• Oral Communication

• CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• One-year probationary period may be required.

• This position has occasional Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirements.

• Will require local travel within the District footprint. Work is sedentary with some physical activity during field visits for reconnaissance or to assist with troubleshooting. There are regulator and recurring field visits for which there is considerable walking, bending, climbing, and stooping.

• Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Position is designated as Non-Sensitive-No access security clearance.

Other Essential Information

• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
• This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.
• This position MAY be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
• All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs IS NOT authorized.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives MAY be authorized (up to 25%).
• Service Agreement will be required with relocation/recruitment incentive
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• Point of contact for this announcement is Hiring Manager Alan Nogy.

Your Resume

• 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.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.