Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (ATCALS), GS-0856-09, target GS-0856-12 is to provide technical expertise to maintain and certify Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS).
Provide certification and maintenance support on a variety of integrated radar and communications systems ensuringtheir compliance with USAF and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) established standards and safetyrequirements. Modify radar and communications systems as prescribed by the FAA, DoD, or AF. Participate in project planning and execution.
Provide technical guidance, training, and assistance to other technicians and conducts on-the-job (OJT) training toapprentices in all phases of work. Utilize safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe andclean work environment.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level.
TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application.
Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. 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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work requires recurring physical exertion by lifting and carrying, with assistance, heavy objects weighing 25 pounds or more; climbing tall ladders to work on equipment; working in cramped or restricted areas; and working on equipment located in rocky mountainous terrain. Work requires regular visits to outdoor sites where terrain may be rough, uneven, or rocky.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is in ATCALS and C-E facilities, some of which are located on remote mountaintop sites where conditions cannot be controlled. Extremely hazardous travel conditions (snow, sleet, rain, mud, rock, white-outs, and landslide danger) on steep, unimproved, rough, narrow, mountainous roads under desert and arctic environments are encountered when traveling to remote sites. Works with high voltage and precision measuring equipment.
AFPC.DP2YHS.TeamBox@us.af.mil · (801) 586-4684
This position is with Department of the Air Force Headquarters, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $61722 – $116362/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-28.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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