ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

You will serve as a ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC in the ELECTRICAL SHOP, PRODUCTION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD. *THIS IS A COMPETITIVE DETAIL TO TRAINING, NOT TO EXCEED ONE YEAR, AT THE CURRENT PAY LEVEL OF THE INCUMBENT. UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE TRAINING THE INCUMBENT IS ELIGIBLE FOR SELECTION TO A PERMANENT WG-12 ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC POSITION.*

Major duties

• You will troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, calibrate, certify, modify, and overhaul unusually complex electronic measurement and test equipment.
• You will disassemble and reassemble complex electronic systems containing densely integrated circuitry, microprocessor-controlled assemblies, programmable components, electromechanical interfaces, and precision sensing devices.
• You will perform design changes and major modifications to standard and unconventional precision measurement equipment to improve the range or provide new capabilities to identify phenomena or parameters of interest.
• You will assist in the testing of equipment such as avionics test equipment, missile launching systems, radar, communication, fiber optic, countermeasures, and other systems and devices.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION:

• Troubleshooting waveform analysis, signal tracing, logic analysis, frequency measurement, calibration verification, and system integration techniques necessary to diagnose and repair operationally critical electronic equipment.
• Analyzing circuits and preparing detailed diagrams and schematics to effectively troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and calibrate a variety of complex electronic precision measurement equipment and instruments.
• Applying advanced shop mathematics and electronics principles including algebraic calculations, electrical formulas, frequency relationships, signal characteristics, resistance and capacitance calculations.
• Operating precision electronic diagnostic equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, digital multimeters, calibration standards, logic analyzers, automated test equipment, soldering and desoldering equipment, and specialized electronic tools.
• Interpreting highly technical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, calibration procedures, and modification directives involving complex electronic systems and instrumentation networks. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-2600 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.