SUPERVISORY ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN (RADAR/COMMUNICATION)

Job Description

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN (RADAR/COMMUNICATION), Position Description Number T5826500 and is part of the ID 266 RANS, National Guard. THIS POSITION IS PERMANENT. THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO PROVISIONS OF THE DOD PRIORITY PLACEMENT PROGRAM.

Duties

1. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work of the full range of Communications-Electronics (C-E) equipment and systems assigned. Evaluates scheduling, rescheduling or reassignment of work by assigning work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Establishes work performance standards and evaluates the work performance of subordinates. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Provides highly complex technical solutions to support unique systems requirements for specialized command and control, communications and sensor systems. Monitors quality control practices and identifies ways to improve production, timeliness, efficiency or quality of work. Monitors system and equipment status, repair actions, modifications, and related matters. Analyzes the branch's mission support capabilities, evaluates maintenance effectiveness, and reports the branch's mission capability. Initiates action required to maintain maximum degrees of efficiency and reliability. Develops new procedures to solve unprecedented technical problems. Takes, directs, or recommends remedial actions to correct problems or deficiencies and to preclude recurrence. Advises the Communication/Information Maintenance Manager of significant issues and matters concerning the branches mission readiness capabilities. 2. Interviews candidates for positions in the unit and recommends selection of new employees for reassignment and promotion to such positions. Ensures the proper use, management, and training of all personnel, consisting of multiple technical disciplines within the branch. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, and provides or arranges for such. Ensures Drill Status Guard personnel are properly trained and able to perform the assigned activities. Hears and resolves complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level supervisor or manager. Initiates minor disciplinary actions, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases. Recommends awards, approves leave and step increases. Realigns duties within the branch to ensure efficient use of assigned manpower to accomplish unit's mission. Manages overall personnel program within the section. 3. Prepares and submits budget estimates and revisions for the procurement, installation, and operation/maintenance of equipment and supply items. Monitors and controls the expenditure of material and manpower resources in accomplishment of peacetime or wartime mission goals. Identifies resource shortages or projected shortages to the supervisor and/or unit commander. Analyzes and evaluates new requirements and recommends most efficient completion method. 4. Exercises continuing responsibility for safety conditions, procedures, and work practices employed within the branch. Provides work force guidance on safety matters and ensures safe work practices are utilized. Ensures periodic inspections of work centers are performed and immediate action is taken to correct unsafe conditions. 5. Performs the non-supervisory work by designing, engineering, analyzing, installing, maintaining, programming and operating the equipment within their assigned career field alongside of those employees supervised. Performs other duties as assigned.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Education

There are no additional educational requirements for this position.

Additional Information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade and unit occur. The effective/start date for this Title 5 position will be IAW the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense memorandum (Guidance on Hiring Freeze Exemptions for the Civilian Workforce), March 18, 2025

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. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13092526 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/.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing: Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you. Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade. Education, certifications or licensures. 2. Other supporting documents: SF50, vMPF RIP, etc. SUPPORTING VETERAN'S PREFERENCE DOCUMENTS. Veteran's preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You MUST provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility WITH your application. Veteran's preference does not apply to promotion, reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer or reinstatement. Accepted documentation includes: An SF-15, AND A legible copy of your DD-214 (Member 4), "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions, OR A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active-duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed, **If claiming 10-point preference you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of purple heart, if applicable). For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE The spouse of a member of the armed forces seeking eligibility under the non-competitive hiring authority of certain military spouse MUST submit various required documentation by the closing date of the announcement in accordance with one of the three below eligibilities: Spouse of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty, (A military PCS must have occurred to claim preference), A copy of the service member's active-duty orders specifying they are currently on active duty, and Documentation verifying marriage to the member of the armed forces. Spouse of service member who incurred a 100% disability rating. A copy of the service member's DD-214 showing the service member retired or was released or discharged from active duty A copy of a VA letter indicating the service member has a disability rating of 100 percent or more due to a service-connected disability, and Documentation verifying marriage to the member of the armed forces. Married widow or widower (that has not remarried) of a service member killed while performing active duty. a copy of the service member's DD-214 showing the service member was released or discharged from active duty due to their death while on active duty, Documentation verifying the service member was killed performing active duty (DD-1300), Documentation verifying marriage to the service member at the time the service member is killed while on active duty, and A statement certifying you are the un-married widow or widower of the service member.

What to Expect Next

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.

About the Agency

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

Requirements

THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE REPRESENTED BY THE CONTENTS OF YOUR RESUME. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experience. Resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. The USA Jobs resume builder is recommended to ensure full credit is given for the qualification requirements listed below. YOUR RESUME MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES, MAXIMUM. 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: 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. SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.