ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN RADAR

Duties

• You will provide technical services in connection with onscene direct fleet support of major radar and satellite navigation systems and associated equipment.
• You will provide technical/engineering guidance to ships force in resolution of repair/overhaul or test/grooming problems beyond their level of inhouse engineering expertise.
• You will perform special engineering analyses studies data collection reports and inspections for various Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)/InService Engineering Agent (ISEA) entities as well as Board of Inspections and Surveys.
• You will represent the Board of Inspections and Surveys (INSURV) in the inspection and functional checkout/demonstration of major systems on new construction ships or major conversions.
• You will direct test programs and evaluate repairs required in situations of major damage or deterioration.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the EVerify employment verification check. To learn more about EVerify including your rights and responsibilities visit everify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD) the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 123159 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is an overseas position. You will be subject to and must be able to satisfy the overseas requirements of the 26Jul12 DODI 1400.25 V1230: confidential
• This position may require travel to places within and outside the contiguous United States which could include remote or isolated sites. You may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• If eligible for permanent change of station the appointee will be required to sign a transportation agreement to establish a Government time in service requirement of 12 months.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
• May be required to obtain a VISA dependent on the overseas countrys laws/regulations.
• You will be required to sign the Statement of Understanding for Overseas Employment acknowledging receipt and understanding of the statement of living and working conditions for this location.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States drivers license.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position is considered Key/EmergencyEssential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combatessential systems.
• You will be required to complete training obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel and travelrelated purchases.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to successfully complete a preappointment physical examination.

Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

1) Providing technical services for a range of shipboard RADAR systems components interfaces and test equipment on deepwater ships;
2) Conducting analyses and studies for the purpose of developing or evaluating improvements in design maintenance safety and operation of assigned equipment/systems;
3) Providing technical assistance for mission degrading equipment casualty reports to identify significant aspects of the problems their causes and correction applied;
4) Performing functional checkout grooming adjustment and testing of repaired new or modernized shipboard systems in a systems qualifications test environment at sea.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: confidential OR confidential
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:

Incumbent is required to maintain a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification via command sponsored training during working hours.

Incumbent is required to perform the above duties al a variety of job sites within commuting area. It is incumbents responsibility to transport himself/herself in an expeditious manner between job sites in the local area of his/her permanent duty station with reimbursement of costs in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations. A valid driver license is required.

This is an EMERGENCY ESSENTIAL POSITION. In the event of a crisis or war the incumbent must continue to perform assigned duties to support mission requirements until relieved by proper authority. Incumbents must sign DD Form 2365 and must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Approximately 20% of the work is performed in an office setting. The shipboard investigation phase of a task involves considerable walking climbing and crawling in and around the system/ equipment with marginal accessibility being a frequent problem. Standing for several hours at a time on hard steel decks also occurs regularly during ships visits.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work regularly involves frequent exposure to hazardous conditions such as: high electrical voltages large rotating machinery; electromagnetic radiation from high powered transmitters; nuclear radiation in and around spaces aboard nuclear powered ships; explosives flammable and incendiary materials; and entering enclosed spaces below the waterline (sonar domes tanks etc.). The work is normally required onboard U.S. and foreign naval ships at berths at anchor or at the buoys within the harbor. On numerous occasions and with short notice there will be requirements to perform temporary additional duty at sea on naval ships and/or at naval or private shipyards located throughout the world (including combat zones) utilizing government as well as commercial aircraft. Helicopters and aircrafts (COD) flights are utilized for transfer to ships at sea. High transfer from shipto ship may be occasionally required. Travel may be required on military/commercial aircraft vessel or vehicle.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTINUED:

Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Education

THERE ARE NO EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the preemployment requirements including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Tour of duty will be 18 MONTHS UNACCOMPANIED / 24 MONTHS ACCOMPANIED.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: confidential
Veterans preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However if you claim veterans preference you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

• Benefits

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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is fulltime parttime or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills knowledge and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume along with your supporting documentation.

If selected you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

• Benefits

  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

  Review our benefits

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is fulltime parttime or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have whether youre a permanent parttime temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits however check with your agency to make sure youre eligible under their policies.

  A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience job title duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employers name starting and end dates (Mo/Yr) hours per week and pay plan series and grade level (e.g. GS020109) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
  
  Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations or possession of a license certificate or credentials Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership license certification or credentials you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
  
  Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement Is there a basic education requirement for this position Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses grades earned completion dates and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.
  
  Are you a veteran claiming 5point veterans preference or claiming sole survivorship preference You must submit a copy of your latest DD214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service as well as character of service Honorable General etc. is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD214 for multiple periods of active duty service submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility visit the Department of Labors website: Veterans Preference Advisor
  
  Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10point veterans preference
  If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5point preference.
  
  You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form15 (SF15). confidential
  Are you an active duty service member Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service rate/rank all dates of service the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable General etc.).
  
  Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an unsanitized version of the documents if you are selected.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to:
  
  Mary H. Sierra
  EMAIL: confidential
  Facsimile applications will not be considered.
  
  All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer.
  
  It is the applicants responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents are received legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
  
  Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

  Agency contact information Mary Sierra Phone Email confidential Address FW DEPLOYED REG MAINT CTR DET BAHRAIN
  PSC 451 Box 500
  FPO AE 09834
  US Next steps

  Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
  
  Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance suitability and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
  

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience job title duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employers name starting and end dates (Mo/Yr) hours per week and pay plan series and grade level (e.g. GS020109) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.

Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations or possession of a license certificate or credentials Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership license certification or credentials you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.

Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement Is there a basic education requirement for this position Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses grades earned completion dates and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.

Are you a veteran claiming 5point veterans preference or claiming sole survivorship preference You must submit a copy of your latest DD214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service as well as character of service Honorable General etc. is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD214 for multiple periods of active duty service submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility visit the Department of Labors website: Veterans Preference Advisor

Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10point veterans preference
If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5point preference.

You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form15 (SF15). confidential
Are you an active duty service member Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service rate/rank all dates of service the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable General etc.).

Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an unsanitized version of the documents if you are selected.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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