Hybrid ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS) bei Department of the Air Force

ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS)

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Grissom AFB, Indiana

Salary Range: $88621 - $115213 Per Year

Job Summary: The primary purpose of this position is: To apply certified technical experience and abilities to install, maintain, repair, calibrate, and certify a variety of complex electronic Airway Transportation (AT) Systems (formerly known as Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems, or ATCALS) and Communication-Electronics (C-E). Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Major Duties:

• Applying certified FAA, Industry or USAF technical expertise, maintains, modifies and certifies integrated radar, weather, air navigational and communications systems supporting the safe movement of air traffic in the National Airspace System in compliance with USAF and FAA established standards and safety requirements. Maintains National Airspace System (NAS) automated ATC systems to ensure the systems are producing an end product acceptable for air traffic control purposes. Performs system security administration functions for ATC automated systems and maintains and modifies local ATC computer databases to conform to local airspace and NAS specification enhancing system effectiveness. Modifies Airway Transportation equipment as prescribed by the FAA, DoD, or USAF and participates in project planning and execution. Provides technical guidance, training, and assistance to other technicians, conducts on-the-job (OJT) training to apprentices in all phases of work, and performs Quality Assurance (QA) inspections. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Qualifications: Conditions of Employment continued: Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Technical and Medical Support Positions; Electronics Technical Series 0856. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying certified FAA, Industry or USAF technical expertise, maintaining, modifying and certifying integrated radar, weather, air navigational and communications systems supporting the safe movement of air traffic in the National Airspace System in compliance with USAF and FAA established standards and safety. Analyzing system faults discovered in prior tests or actual operations using master-level knowledge of electronics for troubleshooting, modifying and aligning system parameters. Defining procedures, validating planning methods, delivery, calibration and certification on systems using a broad range of maintenance concepts, practices, regulations, policies, and precedent. Applies in-depth knowledge of air traffic control procedures and computer analysis experience in analyzing the effectiveness of the automation systems to include an ongoing appraisal of operational procedures, traffic flows, and radar and flight data processing. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Expert knowledge and experience working with a wide variety of complex and integrated AT and C-E equipment, and associated support equipment. 2. Expert knowledge of a wide range of electronic principles and practices, operating parameters, capabilities, and limitations of electronic systems associated with air traffic control and weather equipment; and of systems and component design, capabilities, configurations, limitations, and functional operation; and of various types of electronics logic. 3. Expertise in the interpretation of technical data, analyzing problems in integrated/interfacing systems and in deducing the proper sequence of steps in troubleshooting system(s) circuits. 4. Ability to rank priorities and make accurate and quick decisions that support the unit mission and the safety of flight regarding equipment operation. 5. Ability to modify standard procedures, adapt equipment or techniques and make departures from previous approaches to solve technical problems or improve system performance. 6. Knowledge of safety regulations, procedures, and practices. 7. Demonstrated ability to train others in a timely, certifiable and comprehensive manner, while adhering to all applicable guidance. 8. Ability to use computer terminals to enter and extract data to maintain records and document actions. Knowledge of computer operating systems programs, e.g. Unix, Linux, Sun Solaris; network types; network topologies; transport devices e.g. hubs, routers, switches; and data communications equipment. 9. This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. 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.

How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/30/2025 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12755733 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent." It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application. If your resume includes photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, or personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., you will not be considered for this vacancy. For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Application Deadline: 2025-07-30