Electronics Technician

Description:

As an Electronics Technician you will provide support in the acquisition, use, care, handling, and calibration of instrumentation in the Calibration Laboratory of the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL). Test results directly derived from properly maintained and calibrated equipment have direct impact on long-term research projects, production of accurate, reliable and timely diagnostic test results, and credibility of our national and international health programs.

Requirements:

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

FOR THE GS-5 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-4 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Communicating technical and operational electronics information through written and verbal communication to co-workers and customers. Applying a high degree of hand dexterity for prolonged periods of continual and precise manipulations of electronic equipment such as pipettes and balance thermometers, including tedious and repetitive motions. Calibrating electronic laboratory equipment, applying a variety of protocols, guidelines, manuals, standard reference materials, calibration laboratory procedures, ISO/IEC 17025, and any other relevant procedures and standards. OR Successful completion of all the requirements for a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or electronics technology

OR 3 years of study in an accredited (by an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) curriculum in electronics

OR Full 4-year course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree with a major or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of courses in engineering, physical science, technology, or mathematics. At least 12 of the 24 hours must have been in electronics courses.

FOR THE GS-6 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-5 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Using and maintaining common and electronic pipettes. Assisting and collaborating in the creation of quality assurance documents and drafting Calibration Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and Forms. Identifying and resolving technical processes involving standard operation procedures and consultation with scientific staff. Communicating technical and operational information through written and verbal communication to co-workers and customers. Applying a high degree of hand dexterity for prolonged periods of continual and precise manipulations of equipment such as pipettes and balance thermometers, including tedious and repetitive motions. Calibrating laboratory equipment, applying a variety of protocols, guidelines, manuals, standard reference materials, calibration laboratory procedures, ISO/IEC 17025, and any other relevant procedures and standards. OR Successful completion of eighteen (18) semester hours of related graduate education obtained from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or electronics technology.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for the GS-05 and GS-06 grade levels.

TRANSCRIPTS are required if: You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-05 and GS-06 GRADE LEVELS: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.