ELECTRONICS MECHANIC

Description:

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Requirements:

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirement emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision. Qualifying experience must demonstrate the followingcomprehensive knowledge of operating electronic principles to troubleshoot, install, repair, and maintain malfunctions in complex electronic systems to include:

1) Interpreting complex drawings,specifications, and schematics of complete systems to specifically include the operation of fire alarm systems;
2) Reading and understanding circuit diagrams, cable route prints, and lines route map;
3) Troubleshooting and repairing difficult electrical problem by utilizing sound knowledge of the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code;
4) Reading and understanding the various types of wiring diagrams, sketches, blue prints and drawings; and
5) Troubleshooting and diagnosing non-functional or malfunctioning alarm systems and consoles, isolating any defective electronic components using meter, probes and other electrical/electronic test equipment.

Must have a journeyman level knowledge of the trade theory, principles and practices of the following trades:
- A recognized journeyman or craftsman-level qualification for FPS such as NICET;
- A recognized journeyman or craftsman-level qualifications for fire alarm systems, such as a formalized labor organization-based journeyman training, or similar programs;
- A qualification or license from any state (or local jurisdiction if delegated authority by the state) and supporting continuing education if required by the local jurisdiction.

Preferred knowledge of UFC 3-601-02, Operations and Maintenance: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems, NFPA 72 and NFPA 25.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-2600

Experience 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.