Electronics Technician – Federal government of the United States

Title of the Job: Electronics Technician

Location: Boulder, CO

Job Description: SummaryThis vacancy is for an Electronics Technician in the National Telecommunications and Information Administration within the Department of Commerce.OverviewOpen & closing dates11/19/2024 to 11/18/2025Salary$47,345 – $98,304 per yearPay scale & gradeZT 3 – 4LocationRemote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel RequiredOccasional travel – You may be expected to travel at least 15% of time for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential4Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberNTIA-ITS-DE-25-12564792Control number819300700This job is open toDutiesAs an Electronics Technician, you will perform the following duties:The duties described below is at the full performance level ZT-04. The ZT-03 position is developmental leading to the full performance.

• Operating radiofrequency test and measurement equipment as well as antennas/antenna systems
• Performing maintenance of electronic systems and equipment
• Advising engineers on developing new and or adapting existing equipment and
• Designing characteristics, and functional use of a variety of types of electronic equipment and systems.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Electronics Technician ZT-0856-3/4 FPL 04 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.This position is also advertised under NTIA-ITS-ST-25-12564791, which is open to Merit Promotion eligible applicants. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.RequirementsConditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use of possession of drugs.
• Probationary or Trial period may be required.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/).
• If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• Drug Test: NO
• License required: NO
• Pre-employment physical required: NO
• Bargaining Unit Position: NO
• Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): NO
• Recruitment incentive may be offered up to 5,000, New employees only.
• Relocation Incentive may be offered up to 5,000, Current Federal Employees only.

QualificationsTo receive consideration, applicants must submit complete applications prior to the established cut-off date(s).
The first cut-off will take place on December 30, 2024, to begin initial applicant consideration.This is an open continuous vacancy announcement that will be used to fill vacancies as they occur. Applicants will receive consideration in 30-day cut-off increments. The first cut-off will take place on December 30, 2024. Applications received after the first cut-off date will be considered on the next cut-off date.Applicants found eligible and referred on a cut-off date, or the date requested by the organization, will continue to be referred on subsequent cut-off dates. Cutoff dates and the closing date of this announcement may be adjusted as needed, and any updates will be reflected on this announcement.Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management’s website located at: This position is being filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). The system replaced the Federal GS pay plan structure. Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band. Non supervisory positions cap out at interval 3 of the band.The ZT-04 is equivalent to the GS-11/12 grade level.Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.For the ZT-03 (GS-9-10), you must possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower grade/level of a ZT-02 or GS-07 level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Operating radiofrequency test and measurement equipment as well as antennas/antenna systems
• Performing maintenance of electronic systems and equipment and
• Advising engineers on developing new and or adapting existing equipment.

To qualify at the ZT-04 (GS-11-12), you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZT-03 or GS-09 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:

• Operating radiofrequency test and measurement equipment as well as antennas/antenna systems
• Performing maintenance of electronic systems and equipment
• Advising engineers on developing new and or adapting existing equipment and
• Designing characteristics, and functional use of a variety of types of electronic equipment and systems.

Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position.A. Two full years of graduate education or a master’s degree meets the requirements for GS-9. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended.ORB. Combination of education and experienceExperience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.EducationSee Qualifications Above.Additional informationThe following links provide information on various hiring authorities that do not fall under competitive examining procedures; however, they may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment.ICTAP and CTAP Eligibles: CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management’s Career Transition Resources website at:CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: * A copy of your specific RIF notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice).

• A copy of your SF-50 “Notification of Personnel Action”, noting current position, grade level, and duty location;
• A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
• Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.

ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: * A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;

• A copy of your SF-50 “Notification of Personnel Action” documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc;
• A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
• Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Company Name: Federal government of the United States

Salary: $47345 – 98304 per year

Apply for the job!