Summary The Electronic Technician I applies knowledge of telecommunications and electronics principles and practices to perform duties on any one of the following areas: electronic surveillance between tempest and intrusion detection; electronic communications systems such as wireless networks; local area networks; wide area networks; electronic security (physical, cryptographic, tempest, intrusion detection, and access control); forensic audio and video analysis and operability; telephone facilities (line types, characteristics, and distribution systems); interception and, electrical systems to prepare necessary schematics for repairing electronic equipment. Knowledge and expertise in the field of electronics as it relates to secure communications systems and associated wide / narrow band communications equipment. Responsibilities Applies technical knowledge to perform simple or routine tasks following detailed instructions. Receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician. Performs such tasks as replacing components and wiring circuits; repairing simple electronic equipment; and taking test readings using common instruments such as digital multi-meters, signal generators, semiconductor testers, curve tracers, and oscilloscopes. Work is spot-checked for accuracy. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Active Top Secret Clearance Must have an accredited engineering technology two (2) or four (4) year degree or be a military veteran with training in a technical occupation and with four (4) years of technical service expertise consistent with the knowledge required for the ET position. Must have completed a basic electronics fundamentals course or equivalent and a tradecraft/vendor certified course for one of the following systems, as well as at least two (2) years of specialized experience in at least two of the following: Radio communications Secure network communications Electronic physical security systems Intrusion detection systems Access control systems Video security systems; or be a military veteran with training in a technical occupation and with (8) years of technical service experience with specialized experience in one of the above listed systems; or Have experience as a technician, or position 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. Have knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, operations, design, characteristics, and functional use of a variety of types and models of electronic equipment and systems related to, but less than a full professional knowledge of electronic engineering. Be enrolled in an accredited engineering technology degree program and the completion of basic electronics fundamentals course or equivalent; or have earned an accredited engineering technology certificate with at least six (6) semester hours in the electronics courses related to the following: Basic electronics fundamentals AC/DC circuits Solid state devices Power/Transformers RF/Antennae theory Digital electronics Experience shall include the use of schematic diagrams, a variety of test equipment, and the application of appropriate electronic formulas involved in such activities as testing, troubleshooting, modifying, designing, calibrating, installing, maintaining, repairing, constructing, developing, and instructing on electronic equipment, or similar functions Required to adhere to all government agency guidelines as it applies to COVID vaccine Attestation/Restrictions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Have the ability to install and maintain complex communications/network and intrusion detection systems and associated wide/narrow band wireless communication equipment, audio, and video equipment, surveillance devices and other security-related equipment Have the ability to perform technical work in various areas of specialization and functional areas including, but not limited to, electronic surveillance, data network, video analysis, image, audio, networking, electronic security, microwave etc., to handle routine and well-defined special assignments. Have the ability to integrate technology with security requirements and emerging threats.