KEY REQUIREMENTS



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(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)

Provides support and assistance in maintaining, servicing, modifying, developing, and testing systems used in the field, such as telecommunications systems and related electronic and electrical equipment.

Prepares engineering test items, adjusts and operates engineering test equipment, and records readings/results of test data. Participates in a variety of activities aimed at the installation, repair, maintenance, and/or modification of electronic systems or equipment, including test equipment.

Acts as contracting officers representative (COTR) in performing analytic and evaluative duties in connection with the planning, scheduling, acquisition, installation, integration, modification, and testing of telecommunications systems equipment and commercial services.

Identifies and analyzes telecommunications system requirements. Analyzes requirements for user communication needs. Plans, schedules, acquires, implements, installs, modifies, and tests both voice and data telecommunication lines as well as associated equipment and services.

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 09: Qualifying experience for the GS-9 level includes one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-8 level. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:



--Work as a technician, instructor, inspector, or mechanic (civilian or military) that showed progression in theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic theory, and of the characteristics, function, operation, and capabilities of a variety of types of electronic equipment. This experience must have included use of schematic diagrams, a variety of test equipment, and the application of appropriate electronic formulas in testing, troubleshooting, modifying, designing, calibrating, installing, maintaining, repairing, constructing, developing, and instructing on electronic equipment, or similar functions.



--Experience in developing policies, standards, and procedures for maintenance, installation, or similar functions, provided the work clearly show that the applicant applied a specialized knowledge of the theories and principles of a variety of electronic systems or equipment.



--Experience doing bench repair of television and radio receivers in a commercial shop in which the applicant did troubleshooting on a variety of equipment and used such special test equipment as sweep generators, marker generators, oscilloscopes, and other equipment normally employed in such servicing.



SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: The experience requirements for the GS-9 level may be met by completion of two (2) years of graduate level education or a master's degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or electronics technology.



COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements.

Grade 10: Qualifying experience for the GS-10 level includes one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:



--Work as a technician, instructor, inspector, or mechanic (civilian or military) that showed progression in theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic theory, and of the characteristics, function, operation, and capabilities of a variety of types of electronic equipment. This experience must have included use of schematic diagrams, a variety of test equipment, and the application of appropriate electronic formulas in testing, troubleshooting, modifying, designing, calibrating, installing, maintaining, repairing, constructing, developing, and instructing on electronic equipment, or similar functions.



--Experience in developing policies, standards, and procedures for maintenance, installation, or similar functions, provided the work clearly show that the applicant applied a specialized knowledge of the theories and principles of a variety of electronic systems or equipment.



--Experience doing bench repair of television and radio receivers in a commercial shop in which the applicant did troubleshooting on a variety of equipment and used such special test equipment as sweep generators, marker generators, oscilloscopes, and other equipment normally employed in such servicing.



SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: The experience requirements for the GS-10 level may be met by completion of two and one-half years of graduate level education in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or electronics technology.



COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements.

Grade 11: A candidate must have had one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-10 level. Specialized experience includes work as a technician, instructor, inspector, or mechanic (civilian or military) that showed progression in theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic theory, and of the characteristics, function, operation, and capabilities of a variety of types of electronic equipment. Must include use of schematic diagrams, a variety of test equipment, and the application of appropriate electronic formulas in testing, troubleshooting, modifying, designing, calibrating, installing, maintaining, repairing, constructing, developing, and instructing on electronic equipment, or similar functions.



Experience in developing policies, standards, and procedures for maintenance, installation, or similar functions, provided the work clearly show that the applicant applied a specialized knowledge of the theories and principles of a variety of electronic systems or equipment.



Experience doing bench repair of television and radio receivers in a commercial shop in which the applicant did troubleshooting on a variety of equipment and used such special test equipment as sweep generators, marker generators, oscilloscopes, and other equipment normally employed in such servicing.



SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: The experience requirements for the GS-11 level may be met by completion of three (3) years of graduate level education or a doctorate in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or electronics technology.



COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements.

Specialized experience directly related to this position should be documented in the Work History section of the online application. Applicants are encouraged to provide a narrative in the Work History section that describes the duties performed relative to the specialized experience defined for this position. Show percentage of time performing these duties if work involved a variety of different duties, i.e., where only a portion of the work experience would be creditable for this position.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as one or more of the following:

GS-11 Observed contract personnel assigned to collection of readings or measurements. Prepared and checked test instructions, monitored the testing of entire systems or processes used in electronic engineering, and reviewed and recommended approval of test reports. Developed programs to test required data under varying operating conditions. Evaluated design and electronic engineering process specifications and objectives and identified the most economical and efficient procedures for project design and performance. Developed design details and drafted specifications for new or modifications of complex electronic engineering processes.

GS-10 Investigated unusual occurences and determined if caused by a test fault or the object being tested. Modified testing programs to test entire electronics engineering processes under varying loads and operating conditions. Developed simple research instruments, test devices, or prototype components used in electronics engineering projects and systems. Designed moderately complex and novel items of equipment for use in electronics engineering projects and systems.

GS-09 Mounted test items and selected suitable sensors and recording devices. Prepared plans, specifications and cost estimates for small electronics system modifications; selected and applied criteria, standards, and formulas, and also determined loads, sizes, materials, etc.

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HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience and training you report relative to this position which shows that you possess the knowledges, skills and abilities required. Paid or unpaid experience will be considered.

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OTHER INFORMATION:

This position is located with the Chief Information Office (CIO), Chief Technology Office (CTO) in Delta, Colorado and Durango, Colorado.

Please read the vacancy announcement thoroughly and follow all instructions to ensure proper consideration. If you are unable to apply on-line or have questions about the meaning of items in the vacancy announcement, please contact Human Resources Management at 1-877-372-7248.

Applications may be reviewed to verify qualifications and eligibility prior to issuing lists to a selecting official.

We expect to make a final job offer within 30-60 days after the deadline for applications.

If you are claiming 10-point preference as a widow/widower of a certain deceased veteran, spouse of a veteran unable to work because of a service connected disability, or the mother of a deceased or disabled veteran, you must submit an SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) and all supporting documentation listed on the second page of the SF-15. If you fail to submit the supporting documentation with your application, you will not be granted veterans preference. If you are not able to attach the forms to your application, you may fax to 253-573-9869, please include your name and the announcement number on all documents.

For additional information about the duties of the position, please contact Mark Hooper at 303-205-8138 or e-mail at mhooper@fs.fed.us.

The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply.

Recruitment bonus is not authorized.

Please check Job Posting Information, Summary, for the area of consideration (i.e., Who May Apply), and time limit information.

Bargaining Unit Status: Eligible.

BASIS OF RATING: The category rating procedure is used to rank and select eligible candidates. Under category rating, applicants who meet basic minimum qualification requirements established for the position and whose job related competencies have been assessed are ranked by being placed in one of the following categories: Quality, Well Qualified, and Eligible. Candidates placed in the Quality category will be assessed based on Education, High Ability, or Experience. Well Qualified candidates are those who clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements but do not necessarily meet the criteria for the Quality category. Candidates in the eligible category meet basic minimum qualification requirements but do not meet the criteria for the Well Qualified category. Preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Drug testing is a requirement for certain positions. See "Other Significant Facts" portion of this announcement for information specific to position being filled.

To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements as of the closing date of the announcement or on the date a referral list is generated from an Open Continuous announcement. Applicants are strongly encouraged to ensure the work history portion thoroughly documents the duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments that are directly related to this position in order to verify specialized experience.

If selection is made at a lower grade level, promotion to the target grade will be non-competitive upon completion of training, performance, and specialized experience requirements.

Applications submitted in postage-paid Government envelopes will not be accepted.

Applications received become the property of the USDA Forest Service and will not be returned.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's Target Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The USDA Forest Service provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the point of contact listed on the vacancy announcement. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Forest Service affiliated child/day care facilities are not available.

Government housing is not available.

BENEFITS: A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holiday; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation, flexible work schedule, training and development opportunities, family/worklife program, etc.

Transfer of Station/Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Some positions have other conditions of employment not specified in this announcement. Applicants will be notified of any specific requirements at the time a tentative job offer.

As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.

DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

This position is being advertised under both merit promotion (internal) and demonstration project (external) procedures under separate announcements. Applicants who wish to be considered under both procedures must apply to each announcement and follow the specific instructions applicable to each method.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Generally, preference is granted to veterans who entered the military service prior to October 14, 1976; or served on active duty during the period from August 2, 1990, through January 2, 1992, and who are otherwise eligible; or who served on active duty during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; or who have served in a military action for which they received a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary Medal. This includes the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) awarded to those who participated in Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard. Also, you may be entitled to veterans' preference if you are a disabled veteran; you have received a Purple Heart; you are the spouse or mother of a disabled veteran; or you are the widow, widower, or mother of a deceased veteran. Applicants will be required to provide documents with their application to validate their claim for preference. More detailed information is available on the Main Menu screen under the selection entitled, "Veteran Information."

Applicants covered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Career Transition Assistant Program (CTAP) or Intergovernmental Career Transition Program (ICTAP) may apply and will be given priority consideration if determined to be well-qualified. Well-qualified is defined as meeting the qualification standards, selective factors, quality ranking factors, and physical qualifications under the Agency's specific selection process.

Completion of a probationary or trial period may be required, depending on the type of appointment. During this time period, employee's conduct and performance will be monitored in order to determine if employee will be retained.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Check our website at: http://www.fs.fed.us/fsjobs for general information on the Forest Service.

Applications must be certified online by 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date indicated on the Vacancy Announcement. Applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications early in the opening period. The Forest Service is not responsible for nonreceipt of online applications. You will be notified of successful receipt of your application via the e-mail indicated on your application.

HOW TO APPLY: In order to determine if you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for this position, please submit the following information:

1. Experience/Employment Information:

Apply On-Line at www.avuedigitalservices.com/usfs/applicant.html. This online application process allows applicants to submit employment information that can be printed for personal use and saved and/or edited on the website for future use. The application process contains all the data elements that are required for resumes submitted for federal employment and may be submitted electronically.

2. Eligibility Information: The following documents must be electronically attached to your application to verify your eligibility and basic qualifications. Failure to provide this documentation may result in disqualification.

a. If you are claiming 5-point veteran's preference, you must submit a DD-214, Member 4 copy. If you are claiming 10-point preference you must submit a DD214, Member 4 copy, an SF-15 (Application for 10-Point preference) and a letter (dated 1991 to present) from the VA or military department indicating your disability rating. Applicants claiming preference based on service performed after October 14, 1976, must specify on the application the Campaign Badge upon which they are basing their claim. If you are still on active duty and claim veteran's preference, then you must submit documentation such as a: (1) official orders or citation entitling you to a campaign badge; (2) statement of service from a commanding officer or someone else in authority attesting to your active duty which identifies dates of entry and anticipated separation; rank at time of discharge; and anticipated character of discharge; or (3) in the case of someone claiming service during the first Gulf War or since 9/11/01, any official document attesting to your presence on active duty during the appropriate calendar periods. Veterans who fail to submit the supporting documentation with their application will not be granted veterans preference. If you are not able to attach the forms to your application, you may fax to 253-573-9869, please include name on all documents.

b. Transcripts (official or unofficial) are required if education is used to meet basic qualifications requirements or meet education criteria in the quality category. Transcripts should be attached to the Avue profile or faxed to 253-573-9869; please include name on all documents.

3. CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Notice of Expected Separation, performance appraisal information for current Federal employees or other proof documents are required if requesting priority placement consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). CTAP and ICTAP candidates must be well qualified. Submit SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action or equivalent document to verify current or former federal employment status should also be submitted.

Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for USDA Forest Service applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on https://www.avuecentral.com/casting/aiportal/control/toVacancy?referenceCode=GQRDF.

If you are unable to apply online, you may contact the employing office for alternate application procedures. Please call ASC-HRM at 877-372-7248 or email at fsjobs@fs.fed.us.

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