Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide continuous technical expertise to operate, repair, troubleshoot, calibrate, test and install a variety of unique electronic systems. Responsibilities - Installs. repairs, inspects. troubleshoots. overhauls, rebuilds. modifies. fabricates, tests, adjusts. aligns and maintains complex broadcast television studio equipment. - Operates, installs, repairs, inspects, troubleshoots, overhauls, rebuilds, modifies, tests, adjusts and aligns, fabricates, designs/devises and maintains complex broadcast television Electronic Field Production (EFP) and Electronic News Gathering (ENG) equipment. - Installs, removes, repairs, inspects, troubleshoots, overhauls, rebuilds, modifies, tests, adjusts and aligns, fabricates. designs/devises and maintains complex duplication systems. - Operates, installs, removes. repairs, inspects, troubleshoots, overhauls, rebuilds, modifies, tests, adjusts, aligns, fabricates, designs/devises, and maintains complex fiber optic systems. - Performs administrative duties related to duties as an electronic equipment maker, installer and repairer. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-2600, Electronic Equipment Installation and Maintenance Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of an Electronic Equipment Maker, Installer, and Repairer without more than normal supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of electronics and electrical theo1y to complete repairs on a variety of complex electronics and electrical equipment. Ability to maintain and repair analog, digital, and high-definition TV studio, ENG, and production equipment to the component level. 2. Knowledge of Broadcast TV Studio and Control Room operating principals. Skill and demonstrated working knowledge of a wide range of complex analog, digital, and high-definition television systems, including video switchers, audio equipment, character generators, videotape recorders, professional disc recorders, solid state recorders, studio cameras and associated technical systems. 3. Skill and thorough knowledge as videotape operator/editor with analog, digital, and high-definition video/audio duplication systems in various formats. Must have experience with NTSC, PAL and SECAM broadcast standards and video compression techniques and procedures to be able to create/produce multiple, technically correct, duplications of programs in these standards. Skill and thorough knowledge required to install. program, and maintain non-linear editing suites and data storage systems. graphics computer systems and routing systems to route various feeds to playback and recording systems. 4. Skill interpreting technical specifications, mechanical and electrical blueprints. schematics. and engineering drawings in planning and laying out, installing, removal, inspection, repair, overhaul, rebuilding, modification, testing, adjustments and alignments. Skill in using test equipment such as, but not limited to: analog/digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, RF signal generators, spectrum analyzers, RF analog/digital power meter, specialized audio and video test equipment, automatic RF test equipment, mechanical measuring instruments, hand and power (mechanical and electronic) tools, soldering devices, vectorscope, waveform monitor. 5. Ability to work independently and efficiently to ensure completion of top quality live and post-production projects under stressful, rapidly changing condition situations to meet mission deadlines. Ability to instruct on various analog, digital, and high-definition TV production equipment to include basic operation, maintenance and up-keep. 6. Ability to communicate orally, in writing and by computer as required for maintenance and operations reports, accessing studio databases and for general correspondence via email. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires sitting, standing, stooping, crawling, bending, crouching, reaching, and working in cramped and awkward positions for short periods of time. Items frequently handled usually weigh less than 40 pounds, but occasionally may weigh in excess of 40 pounds. Working on a ladder above the head may be required using hand and powered tools. Must not have a fear of height or confined spaces. Must be able to distinguish colors and shades of colors to distinguish color codes. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is usually accomplished inside well ventilated, lighted and heated areas. Work outside and under poor weather conditions may be required. Work may be accomplished throughout the NCR. Worker may be exposed to cuts and bruises from use of hand tools. burns from soldering irons and hot circuit components. and electrical shock. Safety equipment includes safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats. respirators and other equipment as conditions require. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application. The Vacancy ID is 12659971 If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.