Summary You will serve as an ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN in the C5I DIVISION (CODE 290), ENGINEERING AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT (CODE 200) of NAVAL SHIP REPAIR FACILITY. ***ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN JAPAN IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. Please see Additional Information section below.*** Responsibilities You will serve as resident expert and technical authority on AEGIS Computer Suites (BL 5-9); MK9/10 ORTS: Legacy Computing suites (AN/UYK-43, AN/UYQ-70); AEGIS LAN Interconnect System (ALIS); Mission Critical Enclosures, AEGIS GMD equipment. You will be responsible for providing technical and engineering services in the performance, operation, maintenance, Depot Level repair and moderinzation, system testing/certification and Fleet Support. You will provide technical oversight, management and direction to a highly diversified workforce. You will resolve technical problems, usually consisting of multiple engineering disciplines including but not limited to fiber optic principles, computing technologies, electrical, and mechanical. You will support the ship maintenance teams and the engineering department by providing on-site resolution and/or correction of production, performance, or quality deficiencies. You will provide immediate authoritative technical assistance/training to ship force personnel on urgent mission degrading casualties (CASREPS) or similar problems affecting the overall operability of systems and ships combat readiness. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-12: 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 as a lead Baseline 9 Aegis Computer Network Technician (ACNT) with advanced proficiency in TI-12H and TI-16 AEGIS computing programs. Experience serving as a subject matter expert (SME) for shipboard ACNT systems, including Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC), Aegis Training Domain (ATD), Battle Force Tactical Training (BFTT), Operational Readiness Test System (ORTS), Naval Tactical Data System (NTDS), and Combat Information Center (CIC) displays and consoles. Experience utilizing extensive knowledge of shipboard electronics and computer networking to pinpoint and resolve technical issues, ensuring the functionality of integrated circuits, auxiliary equipment, and shipboard computer suites while precluding disruptions to operational schedules. Experience providing guidance, technical assistance, and mentorship to technicians in troubleshooting shipboard computer suites, battlespace informational systems, and training equipment as an ACNT. Experience recommending and implementing maintenance, repair actions, and technical solutions to support the operational goals and mission requirements for all shipboard ACNT systems and secondary equipment. GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-10 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 using foundational knowledge as an Aegis Computer Network Technician (ACNT) working with TI-12H and TI-16 AEGIS computing programs and supporting the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of shipboard ACNT systems such as Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC), Aegis Training Domain (ATD), Battle Force Tactical Training (BFTT), Operational Readiness Test System (ORTS), Naval Tactical Data System (NTDS), and Combat Information Center (CIC) displays and consoles. Experience applying a basic understanding of shipboard electronics and computer networking to assist in identifying and resolving issues affecting integrated circuits, auxiliary equipment, and shipboard computer suites. Experience providing support to senior technicians in troubleshooting battlespace informational systems and training equipment and contributes to maintenance and repair efforts to ensure system readiness. Experience offering recommendations for basic repair actions and collaborating with team members to achieve mission objectives for shipboard ACNT systems. 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=List-by-Occupational-Series AND 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. Education Additional Information Cont. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment or Relocation) may be authorized to eligible selectees. 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. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Additional Information Employees (and their family members) who require medical or dental care in Japan may experience severe limitations accessing medical care both on the military installation and the local economy and also could incur costly medical expenses. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement and Alternate Placement Programs. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met. 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. 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 Tour of duty will be 36 months. To learn more about the living and working conditions at this military installation and additional Foreign Overseas information, go to: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Overseas/Pages/default.aspx Priority consideration will be given to military spouse preference and family member preference eligible residing in the commute area of the duty location for this position. Commute area is defined as the geographic area surrounding the duty location in which people can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily. Military Spouses and Family Members may apply 30 days before their anticipated arrival date. However, they will not receive preference until arrival at the foreign location. Additional documentation may be required prior to granting preference. Military spouses and family members who are appointed may not extend longer than 2 months following the transfer of the sponsor from the commuting area of the foreign duty station; 2 months beyond the separation of the appointee's sponsor; or any time beyond the time employee ceases to be a family member. 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. 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/