Electronics Engineer jobs in Burlington, VT
Electronics Engineer designs, develops, and tests electronic systems, components, or circuits for use within equipment or machinery. May use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform assignments. Being an Electronics Engineer applies principles and techniques of electrical engineering to accomplish goals. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Electronics Engineer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be an Electronics Engineer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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- US Air National Guard Units
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South Burlington, VT
FULL_TIME
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Duties
MAJOR DUTIES:
1. Performs on-site maintenance and independent certification of complete systems or subsystems and components of electronic navigational aids and communications systems used in air traffic control for arriving and departing aircraft. Ensures equipment is functioning within prescribed tolerances and parameters. Exercises authority to withdraw malfunctioning systems or subsystems from service until such time as the equipment is functioning properly again. Equipment typically but not exclusively maintained and certified includes: air traffic control internal and external communications equipment, UHF/VHF/FM radios, radio recorders, radio transceivers, remote transmitters, voice switches, primary and secondary crash alarm systems, rotating beacon, Army Airfield Automation System (AAAS), Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS),Fixed Base Weather Observation Systems (FBWOS), Automated Terminal Information System(ATIS/DATIS), Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR), Precision Approach Radar (PAR), Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR), Non-Directional Beacon (NDB), and Instrument Landing System (ILS). Participates in fielding and installation of new air traffic control facilities and equipment as well as modification, relocation or changing existing system configuration to conform to specific requirements.
2. Diagnoses causes of unusual navigational equipment through the application of advanced electronic theory and system analysis procedures and the utilization of special electronic test equipment. Performs complex maintenance pertaining to electronic navigational and communication equipment. Reads and interprets a complex circuit and schematic diagrams, tests, aligns, and calibrates equipment to meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards. Traces circuit continuity through various stages of equipment. Replaces faulty major components and individual parts. Adjusts operation of such items as relays, dials, and controls. Performs operational tests of repaired equipment to assure proper functioning. Determines field expedients of substitutes for use in emergency situations and during actual or imminent instrument flying conditions. Performs synchronization and calibration of radar and plotting equipment. Participates in flight checking of systems by standing by on site, analyzing information, and making equipment adjustments. Corrects malfunctions developing in the system to properly restore service and minimize period of unavailability of air navigation system used as direct guidance to air traffic and air/ground communications system utilized in advisory and control messages to and exchange of information with aircraft pilots. Accomplishes equipment modifications. Recommends modifications for agency adoption where such changes might eliminate recurrent malfunctioning, failures, or improve system performance. Determines physical substitutes for component parts in short supply and makes temporary circuit changes to accommodate the substitute, which preserving prescribed operation during emergencies.
3. Conducts or participates in site surveys for technical characteristics to determine best location for new or relocated air traffic control facilities. Plans, designs, and modifies or elaborates upon basic electronic designs in the installation of new air traffic control facilities. Determines cable routing, terminations and equipment placement for best installation and operations. Designs and reengineers systems configuration to integrate incompatible equipment into the systems, incorporate special required features and otherwise adapt systems to conform to specific air traffic control situations. Designs, draws schematic diagrams, fabricates and installs complete communication control systems. Periodically rehabilitates systems to eliminate deteriorating conditions and incorporate new and updated features. Identifies and resolves problems concerning interference between electromagnetic radiation from several sources, audio interference and quality with complex audio control and switching systems. Identifies and resolves problems concerning geographic coverage of transmitters and receiving equipment in relation to antenna location and equipment in relation to elevation. Orders and maintains parts and supplies for operation and maintenance of shop equipment and facilities. Organizes and maintains records and logs on equipment, facilities and parts. Incumbent is required to operate and perform operator maintenance on government vehicle in performance of assigned duties. (Approx. 30%)
Performs other duties as assigned.Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- This is an Indefinite tenure appointment not to exceed a maximum of 4 years from the start date.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
Qualifications
The purpose of this position is to perform technical work in the maintenance, continuous operation, technical functioning and performance certification of electronic systems used in airways navigation and air traffic control. This includes performing work involved in a program of preventive and corrective maintenance, analysis of system performance, development and submission of recommendations for system improvements, and restoration of service in the event of failure.
OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1, 2, 3, 4
Area I: Current On-board Title 5 or Title 32 Dual Status Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite or 4-Term ) - Only those current Vermont National Guard employees who are in permanent, indefinite, or term technician status as result of being competitively hired by the Vermont National Guard.
Area II: All current Federal Employees from any agency.
Area III: All current and former members of the VTNG.
Area IV: United States citizens.
- Veterans' Preference Rules are mandated by law and some applicants may receive priority consideration before other applicants without veterans' preference
General Experience: Experience, education or training performing simple mechanical installations and adjustments. Experience which demonstrates the applicant's ability to recognize obvious malfunctions. A good understanding of basic electronic theories and techniques and familiarity with standard electronic components and their use. Tracing circuitry, diagnosing malfunctions and adjusting controls to achieve peak performance. Experience using specific layout and schematic diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment such as power supplies, oscillators, amplifiers, etc. Using advanced methods in a full-range of troubleshooting procedures, techniques, and usage of test-set related equipment. Experience using common hand tools. Experience that demonstrates the ability to follow written instructions.
Specialized Experience:36 Months of specialized experience, must have 1-year equivalent to at least next lower grade level experience, education, or training in utilizing principles, basic functions, and application of theory of electronic systems or equipment. Experience in diagnosing problems and determining needed repairs for malfunctions in electronic equipment or systems. Experience in making mechanical repairs that required the use of precision measuring and calibrating equipment. Experience in using complex test equipment such as deviation meters, complex special test panels, etc. Experience which demonstrates the ability to interpret technical manuals, specifications, and publications.
Must demonstrate comprehensive, intensive, and practical knowledge of, and extensive experience and skill in applying wide range of concepts, practices, regulations, policies, and precedents; analytical and diagnostic techniques; qualitative and quantitative techniques; techniques for developing new or modified work methods, approaches, or procedures; and related emerging practices and methods sufficient to:
a) provide comprehensive management advisory and technical services on substantive functions and practices;
b) develop innovative methods, approaches, or procedures;
c) identify, evaluate, and recommend appropriate solutions to resolve complex interrelated problems and issues; and
d) formulate and present findings, briefings, project papers, status reports, and correspondence to foster understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
- This is not a permanent appointment.
- This is an indefinite tenure appointment not to exceed 09/30/2024
- The incumbent will be separated at the expiration of the term of appointment.
1. Mission Essential: (not 'emergency' essential) - positions are subject to call back and work during nights, weekends, holidays, emergencies, and outside normal operating hours. Positions are operationally essential to aviation operations at the assigned airfield. Positions are typically exempt from government shutdown and may be exempt from weather release or other closures as determined by the installation commander (in a nutshell, if aviation operations continue, the airfield should remain open).
2. Drug Screening: AR 95-2 para 5-4.c.(2)(b); AR 600-85 para 4-8.h.(6) and Ch. 5; AR 40-8; 49 CFR Part 382, Subpart C (applies to fuel operators); TC 3-04.15 para 1-49 & 5-42 thru 5-47.
3. Rotating Shifts: Airfield operating hours range from 16-24 hours per day, 5-7 days per week. Allnon-supervisory positions work rotating shift work in order to support published operational hours aswell as occasional operations outside operating hours.
4. State Issued Driver's License: AR 95-2 Ch 10 - airfield mgmt./ops, safety and electronics techs are required to perform various inspections around the airfield cantonment area daily on a daily basis.
6. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
7. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.Education
There are no specific educational requirements for this vacancy.
Additional information
Temporary employees serve under appointments limited to 1 year or less and are subject to termination at any time without use of adverse action or reduction-in-force procedures. Appointments may be extended for an additional 1 year, for a total of 24 months of total service in accordance with 5 CFR 316.401(c)(1) and (2). A temporary appointment does not confer eligibility to be promoted or reassigned to other positions, or the ability to be non-competitively converted to a permanent appointment.
Veterans Preference- Veterans Preference: If you are claiming veteran's preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference, and will possibly impact your placement on the certificate. For more veterans' information please click https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
- 10-Point Veterans' Preference: You must submit all supporting documentation as specified on the SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference". You can locate the SF 15 at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf
- 5-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy). If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active duty service.
- If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time 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.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Please be advised that the applicant rating will be evaluated on the following occupational competencies:
1) Technical Problem Solving
2) System testing and Evaluation
3) Standards
4) Quality Management
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.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time 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 you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: resume must show relevant experience, where you worked, job title, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words (Do not plagiarize), employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week and salary. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Your detailed experience should be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates. Resume must show applicants name and contact information.
Other supporting documents (as applicable):- DD-214
- Official Transcripts
- Veterans Preference
- Certifications
- For current Federal employees: Latest SF 50, Personnel Action
- NGB 22 (if you are a former member of the VTNG)
- Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address and phone.
- Include details about the experience that relates to the position you are applying for.
- Be specific and always include Month and Year for the dates of your experience.
- Be sure to include your applicable military experience and explain the duties of the MOS/AFSC held.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position.
If you are using education to qualify for this position or education is a mandatory requirement to meet qualifications, You must submit copies of college transcripts that identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. Submitting a certificate or a degree will not suffice. You must submit transcripts when required. Photocopies are acceptable.
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
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Agency contact information
Nathan Brimmer
Phone
(802)338-3634
Email
nathan.m.brimmer.civ@army.mil
Address
158th Operations Support Squadron Command
108 NCO Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
USNext steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: resume must show relevant experience, where you worked, job title, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words (Do not plagiarize), employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week and salary. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Your detailed experience should be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates. Resume must show applicants name and contact information.
Other supporting documents (as applicable):- DD-214
- Official Transcripts
- Veterans Preference
- Certifications
- For current Federal employees: Latest SF 50, Personnel Action
- NGB 22 (if you are a former member of the VTNG)
- Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address and phone.
- Include details about the experience that relates to the position you are applying for.
- Be specific and always include Month and Year for the dates of your experience.
- Be sure to include your applicable military experience and explain the duties of the MOS/AFSC held.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position.
If you are using education to qualify for this position or education is a mandatory requirement to meet qualifications, You must submit copies of college transcripts that identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. Submitting a certificate or a degree will not suffice. You must submit transcripts when required. Photocopies are acceptable.
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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Current excepted service federal employees.
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Veterans
Clarification from the agency
Priority Placement Program will be cleared. Area I: Current On-board Title 5 or Title 32 Dual Status Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite or 4-Term ) - Only those current Vermont National Guard employees who are in permanent, indefinite, or term technician status as result of being competitively hired by the VTNG. Area II: All current Federal Employees from any agency. Area III: All current and former members of the VTNG Area IV: United States citizens
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