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ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

Department of the Navy
United States Fleet Forces Command
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Summary


You will serve as a ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN in the Engineering Department, N200, Combat Systems Division, N290, at
Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC) of FORWARD SHIP SUSTAINMENT NAPLES.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
04/17/2025 to 04/21/2025
Salary
$75,706 to - $98,422 per year

Locality pay is not authorized overseas.

Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Naples, Italy
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.You may be expected to travel for this position. Travel is dependent upon position description and availability of funding.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) for candidates outside of the commuting area are authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations and Department of Navy policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
ST-12708035-25-AMI
Control number
835272000

Duties

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  • You will provide direct technical support of AEGIS Computer and Network Systems on 5th and 6th fleet ships operating in the North and South Atlantic, the coast of Africa, Mediterranean Seas, the Persian Gulf and other locations as assigned.
  • You will implement technical electronic practices associated with ship system integration of weapons systems.
  • You will resolve urgent system deficiencies to correct mission degrading casualties (CASREPS).
  • You will provide technical support for Combat Systems test and evaluation of ships, missiles, and shipboard weapon systems.
  • You will perform production processing services (e.g., systems grooming, Pre-Installation Test and Checkout (PITCO), receiving and shipping) on contract produced systems.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must 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.gov
  • Generally, 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.
  • This is an overseas position. You will be subject to and must be able to satisfy the overseas requirements of the 26Jul12 DODI 1400.25 V1230: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025v1230.pdf
  • This position may require travel to places within and outside the contiguous United States which could include remote or isolated sites. You may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • If eligible for permanent change of station, the appointee will be required to sign a transportation agreement to establish a Government time in service requirement of 12 months.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
  • May be required to obtain a VISA dependent on the overseas country's laws/regulations.
  • You will be required to sign the Statement of Understanding for Overseas Employment acknowledging receipt and understanding of the statement of living and working conditions for this location.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
  • This position requires that the incumbent obtain and maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification via command sponsored CPR training and annual refresher training (offered during working hours).

Qualifications

Your 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: 1) Serving as technical authority for shipboard systems/components, ancillary and special purpose test equipment required in support of AEGIS Display and interfaces; 2) Utilizing technical knowledge in disciplines (e.g. mechanical and electronics/electrical) applicable to ship's AEGIS combat systems; 3) Utilizing associated engineering disciplines (e.g. mechanical, technical, electronic and structural) to solve problems affecting the overall AEGIS Computer Display; and 4) Applying knowledge of applicable specifications, guidelines and regulatory policy in design, maintenance, safety and operation of AEGIS Display to identify problems and take corrective action. Note: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for this position.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electronics-technical-series-0856/

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.

Additional Information (Continued):

This position requires that the incumbent obtain and maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification via command sponsored CPR training and annual refresher training (offered during working hours).

Physical Demands

Approximately 20 percent of the work is performed in an office setting. The shipboard investigation phase of a task involves considerable walking, climbing and crawling in and around the equipment/system with marginal accessibility being a frequent problem. Standing and walking for several hours at a time on hard steel decks also occurs regularly during ship visits. Occasionally rapid results are required to meet operational schedules. Work may demand rapid response under high pressure situations. This will require a moderate degree of creativity and innovation, since new methods of technically sound alternatives may be necessary.

Work Environment

The work regularly involves frequent exposure to hazardous conditions such as: high electrical voltages; large rotating machinery element; electromagnetic radiation from high powered transmitters; nuclear radiation in and around machinery spaces aboard nuclear powered ships;
explosive, flammable or incendiary materials, turbines, condensers, etc.; and entering enclosed spaces below the ship's water line (SONAR domes, tanks, etc.). The work is normally required aboard U.S. and foreign naval ships while underway, at berths, at anchor or at buoys within the harbor.

On numerous occasions and with short notice, there will be requirements to perform temporary additional duty at sea on naval ships and/or at naval or private shipyards located throughout the world (including combat zones) utilizing government as well as commercial aircraft. Helicopter and
aircraft (COD) flights are utilized for transfer to/from ships at sea. High line transfer from ship to ship may be occasionally required. This position has been identified as one in which shift hours may be changed without three days advance notice and for periods of less than three weeks.

Education

There is no education requirements for this position.

Additional information

Please refer to the Qualification Section of this announcement for additional information.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement and Alternate Placement Programs.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met.

Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) for candidates outside of the commuting area are authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations and Department of Navy policy.

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.

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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

Tour of duty will be 36 Months.

To learn more about the living and working conditions at this military installation and additional Foreign Overseas information, please go to: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Overseas/Pages/default.aspx

Priority consideration will be given to military spouse preference and family member preference eligible residing in the commute area of the duty location for this position. Commute area is defined as the geographic area surrounding the duty location in which people can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily.

Military Spouses and Family Members may apply 30 days before their anticipated arrival date. However, they will not receive preference until arrival at the foreign location. Additional documentation may be required prior to granting preference.

Military spouses and family members who are appointed may not extend longer than 2 months following the transfer of the sponsor from the commuting area of the foreign duty station; 2 months beyond the separation of the appointee's sponsor; or any time beyond the time employee ceases to be a family member.

PPP Statement: PPP 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: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • Flexibility
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • PARTNERING
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Reasoning
  • Self-Management
  • Stress Tolerance
  • TESTING AND EVALUATION
  • TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT



You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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