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Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DHA for Certain DoDPersonnel to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as an Electronics Technician specializing in electronic and electrical systems and components at a large area office with support also provided to other field sites throughout the Detroit District. Responsibilities Tune, align, calibrate, fabricate, modify, operate, troubleshoot ,repair and test a variety of electronic and electrical systems. Install, repair, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and overhaul, a variety of complex electronic equipment. Utilizes data systems consisting of navigation locks, dams, and hydroelectric power plant operating equipment, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems and components. Conducts inspections and evaluations as required in order to ascertain individual organizations’ compliance with the applicable DOD, DA, local command policy and regulations. Determine methods and techniques required to accomplish tasks and solve moderately complex electronic circuitry problems. Improvise changes in techniques and procedures to reach specified parameters when aging of components or modification have changed operating conditions. Provide input regarding equipment selection, installation, scheduling, testing, and modifications to insure compatibility with existing equipment and systems operational requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 level which includes knowledge of electronic theories and converting theoretical ideas into practical applications; skills of working with programmable logic controllers (PLC), ladder logic, I/O modules, an industrial human machine interface (HMI, PanelView), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), fire alarm systems, electronic intrusion detection system, access control system, CCTV type technologies, Operating Systems, variable frequency drives lead/lag motor starters, Ethernet/IP, relays, 3-wire ungrounded systems, and controls equipment typical of industry or typical of work performed. Education 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. 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(n) 16 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized.