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Position Title
Electronic Technician
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NWS-24-12492765-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, August 2, 2024 to Friday, August 16, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current Department of Commerce employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)?  If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
  • This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and 
  • You have not yet been separated. 
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3. Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of Commerce) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)?  If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements: 
  • This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
  • This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and 
  • This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
  • Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
  • You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.    
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this position with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Electronics Technician at the GS-08 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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2. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Electronics Technician at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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3. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Electronics Technician at the GS-10 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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4. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Electronics Technician at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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5. Describe your experience providing technical support in the operations or development of equipment.
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6. Have you performed repair and maintenance of electronic and electro- mechanical equipment?
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7. Have you performed fault isolation and repair of electronic equipment at the component replacement level?
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8. Which level best describes your experience in the area of utilizing diagnostic software and test equipment to identify problems with or deficiencies in electronic equipment?
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9. Have you conducted extensive technical inspections to ascertain the current operational status pertaining to possible malfunctioning equipment then performed independent corrective actions?
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10. Have you worked and participated with other engineers and technicians in the investigation, analysis, testing, diagnosis, modification, and correction of complex electronic systems, subsystems and equipment?
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11. Indicate which task you have performed related to repairing, testing and calibrations of electronics instruments and equipment.
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12. Describe your experience calibrating electronic system's equipment.
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13. Please indicate your experience related to support of a critical real-time IT operational environment.
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14. Have you performed installation, configuration, maintenance and repair on computer support equipment such as external disk drives, modems, printers, and scanners?
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15. Have you performed maintenance and modular repair on laptops, desktop PC's, workstations or servers?
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16. Describe your experience adjusting tolerances of electronic system's equipment to the maximum attainable by the manufacturer's design.
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17. Have you conducted extensive technical inspections to ascertain the current operational status pertaining to possible malfunctioning equipment then performed independent corrective actions?
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18. Which one of the following best describes your experience providing instruction, training and guidance in the use, operation and maintenance of equipment?
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19. Describe your experience conducting testing of electronic systems and equipment.
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20. What level listed below best describes your experience providing technical leadership in a variety of electronic systems and scientific disciplines?
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
21. I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.
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