SummaryYou will serve as a ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN in the Command, Control, Communications and Computer (C4) Systems Department (N6), Fleet Communications Division (N64), Combat Logistics C4 Support Branch (N641), PM1 Support Unit (N6411) of MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND.DutiesHelpYou will coordinate innovative, unusual and /or routine shipboard electronics installation, maintenance and sustainment activities.You will ensure compliance with applicable commercial rules and regulations, federal statutes and MSC standards.You will research, develop, and evaluate the effectiveness and technical adequacy of work items and proposals for resolving complicated and critical electronic problems.You will inspect MSC ships for compliance with internal official policies and procedures for vessel Navigational, Radio Communication and general electronic equipment with emphasis on reliability and reparability.You will manage, track, and report the installation of approved C4 systems and capabilities throughout the Fleet components.RequirementsHelpConditions of employmentMust 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 E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.govGenerally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.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 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.This is a bargaining unit position.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 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.The employee may be required to work aboard surface vessels while underway on trails runs and regular operations.QualificationsYour resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:Experience devising methods and procedures for electronics system troubleshooting, maintenance and repair and researching, developing, and evaluating the effectiveness and technical adequacy of work items and proposals for resolving critical electronic problems.Experience inspecting and/or evaluating shipboard communication systems to assess reliability, operation, readiness, and safety.Experience researching and/or developing technical specifications for electronic systems or component upgrades to meet new regulatory rules and regulations.Experience providing budgetary inputs for general electronic maintenance and repair work and expected projects such as the replacement of existing systems or components and procuring electronic equipment required for overhaul work packages and compliance with applicable regulatory rules and regulations.Experience evaluating data received from sea trials, test programs and/or contract specifications for providing associated detailed analyses; the types of systems encountered may include: sonar, surface search radars, Global Marine Distress Safety System (GMDSS), Global Positioning System (GPS), Automatic Identification System (AIS), Shipboard Security Alert System (SSAS), telemetry and timing systems, computer interface systems, anti-terrorist and force protection systems, and radar tracking interface systems.Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Technical Series 0856Experience 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.EducationThere is no educational substitute for a GS-0856-12Additional informationThis position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.Frequent travel and shipboard visits require exposure to discomforts such as high noise levels, high temperatures and adverse weather conditions.Shipyard and shipboard work is a requirement of the position where the incumbent may be required to do a considerable amount of walking, gaining access through small penetrations and climb ship structures (i.e. masts)., crawl and bend to accomplish shipboard inspections in a shipyard environment.The employee may be required to work overtime and participate in training events scheduled outside of normal work hours.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: applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.Expand Hide additional informationCandidates 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.BenefitsHelpA 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. 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