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Position Title
Electronics Engineer
Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Announcement Number
CTL-672-23-11891536 Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, March 23, 2023 to Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you eligible for derived preference or military spouse preference for a PCS move?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee DISPLACED from the Department of Commerce?  For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
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4. Are you a current or former federal employee DISPLACED from a position in a Federal agency OTHER THAN the Department of Commerce? 

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5. Are you a current Federal or former employee on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
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6. Are you a United States citizen?

 

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7. Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member?

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8. Are you applying for eligibility based on the Schedule A hiring authority for the employment of persons with severe physical, intellectual, or psychiatric disabilities?

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9. Are you a veteran eligible for an appointment under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act

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To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site that verify your current employment with the Department of Commerce.
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10. Are you a veteran eligible to be hired under the Veterans Recruitment Authority (VRA)?

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 submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
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Preferences
1. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
2. Have you held a political appointment within the previous 5-year period? (limit characters)
3. I authorize the sharing of my application for other similar positions within NIST. (limit characters)
4. Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you:
  • * Have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and
  • * Verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.
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5. How did you learn about this position? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
1. Familiarity with basic microwave circuit theory, s-parameters. (limit characters)
2. Experience with electromagnetic and thermal finite element simulations. (limit characters)
3. Familiarity with use of calibrations to correct for equipment errors in s-parameter measurements.
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4. Skill in using spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and network analyzers (limit characters)
5. Ability apply theoretical knowledge to real concepts in the laboratory. (limit characters)
6. Ability to write code in Matlab. (limit characters)
7. Ability to write code in Python (limit characters)
8. Ability to write code in another common language. (limit characters)
9. Ability to work individually on assigned segments of projects (limit characters)
10. Ability to work with other team members to complement skill sets to complete tasks. (limit characters)
11. ZP-II: Select the choice that describes how your experience and/or education meet the additional qualification requirements for this position (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
12. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in my application (resume, responses to questionnaire, and supporting documentation) is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)