Summary You will serve as a ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN in the Military Sealift Command (MSC), CMD, Control, COMM & Comp SYS DIR (N6), IT Service Execution Division (N64), Afloat Operations Branch (N644), Electronics Unit (N6442) of MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND. Responsibilities You will provide a variety of services required to satisfactorily provision and sustain Command, Control, Communications and Computer (C4) services that directly affect the accomplishment of the MSC mission. You will examine shipboard navigation and communication facilities to ensure ships are capable of maintaining satisfactory communications with the Navy and MSC Fleet, applicable shore facilities and mission sponsors as required. You will maintain close contact with equipment manufactures and other electronics technicians to learn the latest innovations in the electronic field and investigate technical advances. You will review maintenance documentation and provides input for the development of maintenance plans. You will recommend ordnance system or component design modifications or changes based on test and evaluation results. You will collaborate with engineers to complete ship maintenance, repair, or modernization projects. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience devising methods and procedures for electronics system troubleshooting, maintenance and/or repair. Experience researching and/or developing technical specifications for electronic system or component upgrades to meet new regulatory rules and regulations. Experience using life cycle support functions for corrective or preventive maintenance of electronic communication systems. Experience executing installation, maintenance, and/or sustainment activities for new and existing command and control, communications, and navigations systems in support of agency missions. Experience inspecting and/or evaluating shipboard communication systems to assess reliability, operation, readiness, and safety. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-TECH. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electronics-technical-series-0856/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education There is no education substitute for a GS-0856-12. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management. The employee may be required to work aboard surface vessels while underway on trial runs and regular operations. Shipyard and shipboard work are a requirement of the position where the incumbent may be required to so a considerable amount of walking, gaining access through small penetrations and climb ship structures (i.e. masts), crawl and bend to accomplish shipboard inspections in a shipyard environment. Frequent travel and shipboard visits require exposure to discomforts such as high noise levels, high temperatures and adverse weather conditions. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.