- Position Title
- Electronics Engineer
- Agency
- Government Publishing Office
- Announcement Number
- 25-12727113-DHA-AA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, May 1, 2025 to Thursday, May 15, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more?; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more?; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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This position is open to All U.S. Citizens (Competitive). When a job opportunity announcement is open to "All U.S. Citizens", it means that anyone with U.S. Citizenship may apply. Job seekers may use the Self-Check through E-Verify https://www.uscis.gov to verify citizenship, if available in their state of residence.
Please note that Status candidates, Status (Merit Promotion), may also elect to be considered under "All U.S. Citizens (Competitive)".
Are you a U.S. Citizen?
Please note that Status candidates, Status (Merit Promotion), may also elect to be considered under "All U.S. Citizens (Competitive)".
Are you a U.S. Citizen?
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Are you applying based upon the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011?
Many service members begin their civilian job search prior to being released from Active Duty service, and may not have a DD-214 form to submit along with their resume. VOW allows certain Active Duty service members to be treated as preference eligibles in the competitive or excepted service, even though the service member has not been discharged or released from Active Duty. Under the VOW Act, tentative preference will be granted to a active duty service member who meets the following:Submit a certification (in lieu of a DD-214 form) along with their job application materials. (Agencies will verify the individual meets the definition of 'preference eligible' under 5.U.S.C. 2108 prior to appointment).
A "certification" is any written document from the Armed Forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from Active Duty service in the Armed Forces within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the Character of Service.Note: If the certification has expired; you must provide documentation (e.g., a copy of the DD form 214) that demonstrates the service member is a preference eligible per 5 U.S.C. 2108, in your application package before veterans' preference can be awarded.
To Learn more about VOW, please go to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-employment-initiative/vet-guide
Many service members begin their civilian job search prior to being released from Active Duty service, and may not have a DD-214 form to submit along with their resume. VOW allows certain Active Duty service members to be treated as preference eligibles in the competitive or excepted service, even though the service member has not been discharged or released from Active Duty. Under the VOW Act, tentative preference will be granted to a active duty service member who meets the following:Submit a certification (in lieu of a DD-214 form) along with their job application materials. (Agencies will verify the individual meets the definition of 'preference eligible' under 5.U.S.C. 2108 prior to appointment).
A "certification" is any written document from the Armed Forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from Active Duty service in the Armed Forces within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the Character of Service.Note: If the certification has expired; you must provide documentation (e.g., a copy of the DD form 214) that demonstrates the service member is a preference eligible per 5 U.S.C. 2108, in your application package before veterans' preference can be awarded.
To Learn more about VOW, please go to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-employment-initiative/vet-guide
Preferences
Employment of Relatives
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative.
Please respond to the following questions below:
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative.
Please respond to the following questions below:
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Do you have any relatives working for the Agency for which you are applying?
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- If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization employed within, and location if known.
- If you did not answer yes to the previous questions, please state not applicable (N/A) in the text box.
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If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
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If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?
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If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan of the highest graded position you have ever held.
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If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
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Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity, either military or civilian?
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment; and, conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
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This position requires you to successfully pass pre-employment prior to appointment. Are you willing undergo the pre-employment process prior to appointment?
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This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance. Are you willing to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
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Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Have you included all of the above information in your resume
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Have you included all of the above information in your resume
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Electronics Engineer position located in the Security and Intelligent Documents (SID) Business Unit, at the Government Publishing Office (GPO). You will be evaluated on your responses to the assessment questionnaire; then we will compare your responses against your resume and supporting documentation. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. Please Note: Your resume MUST clearly identify the dates that support this experience (month/year); as well as the number of hours per week for each position.
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This position has a Basic Education requirement. From the description below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for an Engineer position, PG-0855.This position requires applicants to meet a Basic Education Requirement/ Individual Occupational Requirement. Please select the one response below that best describes your education, training and/or experience; as it pertains to the General Engineer position.
NOTE: Your transcript(s) and licenses/certifications provided must support the response you select. Please select the one response below that best describes your education, training and/or experience; as it pertains to the General Engineer position.
NOTE: Your transcript(s) and licenses/certifications provided must support the response you select.
NOTE: Your transcript(s) and licenses/certifications provided must support the response you select. Please select the one response below that best describes your education, training and/or experience; as it pertains to the General Engineer position.
NOTE: Your transcript(s) and licenses/certifications provided must support the response you select.
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In addition to the Basic Educational Requirements, this position Electronics Engineer PG-1654-14 has a specialized experience requirement. Specialized experience is defined as possessing at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the PG-13 level in the Federal service or higher which demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes the following: 1) providing guidance and advice on electronic chips and smartcard technologies, developments and trends; interpreting customer specifications to ensure products meet standards; identifying and solving problems related to chip, smartcard and security integrated chip technology performance (e.g., interoperability, speed, memory, and encryption); 2) communicating with industry experts, vendors, and technical staff to manage chip, smartcard and security integrated chip technologies configuration process.
Choose the answer that best describes your specialized experience as related to the qualification requirements for this position.
Choose the answer that best describes your specialized experience as related to the qualification requirements for this position.
Select the response below that best describes your experience in performing the work of an Electronics Engineer. Please provide evidence of this experience in your resume. Select only one response.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Develops and designs new techniques, treatments, experiments, tests and approaches to technical systems used in the manufacture and use of chip-embedded products, smartcards, and security-integrated chip technologies.
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Develops and designs new solutions, techniques, treatments, experiments, tests and approaches to meet and resolve product technical issues.
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Provides Agency/Organization management with options and technology recommendations for effective IT operations as it pertains to chip and reader technology; advises as to regulatory and legal requirements and participates in meetings to promote acceptance of new technology .
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Researches, applies, implements, and evaluates evolving chip processor technology to improve the quality and dependability of Agency/Organization smart card and secure credential products.
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Advise, review, and conceive new products and approaches to be undertaken by the agency in the areas of chips, smartcards and security integrated chip technologies.
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Analyzes system requirements to establish functional requirements and clearly articulate agency needs to vendors.
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Utilize Radio Frequency Identification Technology(RFID) or related technology to identify smart chip problems or defects
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Interprets client specifications to ensure Agency/Organization products embedded with chip, smartcard and security integrated chip technologies perform to international standards.
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Maintains strong working relationships with executive and senior level personnel from GPO and other federal agencies such as but not limited to the Department of State, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (OHS), US Customs and Border Patrol (OHS), US Coast Guard (OHS), Forensic Document Lab (OHS), US Secret Service, US Marshal Service, US Mint, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Diplomatic Security Service, and Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
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Represents the Agency/Organization at international and regional security conferences in a capacity of gathering information and networking with security industry peers to stay abreast of the most current techniques and materials to keep all security documents produced at the GPO as reliable as possible.