ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (T5) - Air National Guard Units

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. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Requirements: WG - Experience or training which demonstrates a working knowledge of electronic principles involved in the generation and measurement of such elements as voltage, current, impedance, capacitance, frequency, and inductance. Experience in the use of various precision measurement instruments and standards. Specialized Experience: WG-09 and above - Experience or training with basic application of operating principles such as the production and utilization of oscillations over a broad range of frequencies; signal and waveform behavior, distortion, and amplification; pulse, trigger, and synchronization techniques; digital/analog processing and data conversion techniques; and a variety of display and indication methods. Experience in tracing signals and voltage paths, and skilled in the analysis of waveform characteristics such as timing, duration, frequency, and phasing. Originates test set-ups to isolate malfunctions and check performance characteristics of special or unique test panels or mockups. Experience in interpreting and applying a variety of technical electronic information such as schematic symbols, mathematical expressions and formulas, calibration procedures, and other reference materials. Experience in applying established techniques and methods of repair, testing, alignment, and calibration of equipment, which serves as test equipment or precision measurement standards. Experience in utilizing electronic circuits to measure electronic or electrical quantities to determine the performance characteristics and accuracy of other instruments and equipment. Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list A ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (T5), WG-2602-12, 1. Installs, tests, repairs, overhauls, fabricates or modifies, calibrates, troubleshoots and certifies highly complex electronic systems components or subassemblies. Installs and tests highly complex electronics equipment. Performs functional tests to locate equipment malfunctions in accordance with accepted trade practices to minimize equipment downtime. Diagnoses malfunctions of systems by thoroughly analyzing operating trends and ensuring repairs are accomplished. Independently troubleshoots highly complex electronic equipment to accurately determine the nature of the problem and the extent of repair required. Troubleshoots and tests complete electronic systems by following prescribed procedures to accurately identify improper operating parameters and defective parts, and in monitoring system operation and identifying improper operating indications. Independently determines work methods and test equipment to use on routine assignments compatible with specific technical instructions and within established timeframes. Calibrates and repairs complex electronic equipment ensuring the equipment is aligned to maximize operating potential and minimize downtime. Certifies completed work and prepares all necessary paperwork required to document maintenance actions taken. May provide advice and/or technical assistance to supported organizations and lower graded workers.(60%) 2. Sets up Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) and uses this equipment to ensure operational accuracy by performing intricate and complex laboratory and/or on site calibrations and repairs of electronic systems. Uses electronic measuring equipment ranging in complexity from multimeters to complex software-controlled automatic test equipment. Included are items such as special test panels, test sets, and consoles (consisting of analog or digital computers, digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, frequency/time/phase standards, frequency counters, spectrum analyzers, digital or cathode ray tube display devices, and attenuation and power measuring devices); light, radiation, and infrared measuring devices; regulated power supplies; data display units; pulse, sweep, marker and function generators; and other special purpose test panels/equipment used in conjunction with the repair,