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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

Electronics Technician Trainee

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$43K/yr - $55K/yr

1+ years exp

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking Electronics Technician Trainees to assist in maintaining and repairing communications and intrusion systems. The role involves performing preventive and corrective maintenance, assisting higher-grade technicians, and keeping inventory of equipment parts to prepare for a permanent position.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform simple, preventive and corrective maintenance on various items of equipment of the Bureau's communications and intrusion systems; test and replace defective components and perform preventive maintenance at predetermined intervals as recommended by manufacturers

Assist higher grade technician(s) during installation, maintenance and removal of equipment and associated systems by performing basic test and maintenance checks developing skills necessary for performing advanced maintenance tasks

Review pertinent technical manuals, remain current with technology, and be available to attend government sponsored training classes if offered to the trainee

Make appropriate notation in equipment maintenance log regarding maintenance performed

Take periodic inventory of radio parts and check results against a spare parts quota which is prepared by the senior technician in office

Qualification

Basic Electronics EducationRadio ExperienceData Network ExperiencePhysical Security Systems ExperienceCisco ProgrammingFlexibility/AdaptabilityOrganizingPlanningCommunicationInitiativeProblem Solving/Judgment

Required

Must be a U.S. citizen

Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver's license

Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance

Some travel may be required

To qualify based on education, you must have completed six (6) credit hours in basic electronics

All degrees must be from an accredited college or university

To qualify based on radio experience, you must have either one OR two years of SE as listed below: One year of SE: SE must be with Motorola Radio in RF, Infrastructure Maintenance, Subscriber Devices, and/or Tactical Communications; or Two years of SE: SE can be with any radio brand in RF, Infrastructure Maintenance, Subscriber Devices, and/or Tactical Communications

To qualify based on data network experience, you must have either one OR two years of SE as listed below: One year of SE: SE must be with Cisco switch and router programming in network infrastructure, network maintenance, and/or telecommunications; or Two years of SE: SE can be with any switch and router programming brand in network infrastructure, network maintenance, and/or telecommunications

To qualify based on physical security systems experience, you must have two years of SE as described below: Two years of SE: SE must be in alarm installation, access control installation, security programming, and/or video security system installation

Work requires strenuous physical exertion such as climbing tall ladders or towers, long periods of standing, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities; and recurring lifting heavy objects in excess of 50 pounds such as radio and related communications systems

Work involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations such as electrical shocks, falls from high towers, inclement weather conditions (rain, snow, ice, and high winds), requiring a range of safety and other precautions, including accompaniment by another technician when performing duties considered hazardous to life and limb