Lead Electronics Technician

Summary

Positions to be filled are in various organizations at Langley Research Center.

Duties

• Communicate organizational goals and mission to the team and ensure they are integrated into team strategies, objectives, and milestones.
• Lead and coordinate team activities by assigning, distributing, and balancing workloads among employees to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Coach and guide team members in the use of effective problem-solving methods, technical practices, and work processes.
• Conduct testing, calibration, and evaluation of electronic equipment, including analyzing test data to verify system performance and accuracy.
• Support engineering research and development activities by assisting engineers with experiments, prototype systems, and advanced technical projects.
• Serve as liaison between the team and management, representing the team in meetings to obtain resources, information, and decisions.
• Monitor and report team progress by tracking work status, milestones, and deadlines and informing supervisors of accomplishments or issues.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. GS-13: To qualify for the GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service Performing repair, maintenance, installation, servicing, troubleshooting, and testing of highly complex electronic, instrumentation, and/or test articles; Working on highly modified or unique aircraft test articles or electronic instrumentation devices; and Understanding project requirements, identifying resources, establishing expectations and/or assessing workloads. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of artificial intelligent (AI) or AI-assisted tools during the application process. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)

How You Will Be Evaluated

These competencies will be assessed using technical assessments. They may also be evaluated during a structured interview: Flight and Ground Data Systems Electronics Engineering Technical Competence Attention to Detail Problem Solving Integrity/Honesty Teamwork The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. To preview the application questionnaire, click on the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13059366 NASA considers paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Under NASA's category rating process, applicants will be assessed on the position competencies and placed in one of two categories identified and defined below: Best Qualified Category - Applicants who demonstrate a superior level of all evaluation criteria. Qualified Category - Applicants who demonstrate the basic qualifications, with general knowledge, skills, and abilities. Names of all qualified candidates in the Best Qualified category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration (unless a sufficient number of qualified veterans are found - in which case only those names will be initially certified ). Candidates within the Best Qualified category who are eligible for veteran preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles. After a candidate has received three bona fide considerations for the same or similar position (same title/series/grade) across one or multiple certificates, a hiring official is not required to consider them again and may request removal from further consideration. Veterans' preference will be applied in accordance with applicable laws and regulations governing Delegated Examining. Preference eligibles who meet qualification and assessment requirements will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles. Applicants referred to the selecting official may be required to participate in additional assessment procedures (e.g., structured interview, writing sample, reference checks) prior to final selection. NASA will not ask you to disclose criminal history record information during the application process or before we make a conditional/tentative offer of employment. If you apply for this position and are selected, NASA will conduct a suitability/security background investigation after you accept a tentative job offer. If you feel you are asked to disclose your criminal history before you accept a tentative offer and wish to file a complaint within 30 days, please contact: [email protected]. Other Information

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement. Current Federal civilian employees may apply for this position. If selected, a break in service of at least 4 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position. If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must: Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility. Be well qualified for this position to receive consideration. Candidates rated in the 'Best Qualified' category are considered well-qualified. Please see 'How You Will Be Evaluated' for more information. Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents' For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap. Any applicant that received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from the federal government within the last five years based of the closing date of this announcement, if selected, may be required to repay the full amount prior to establishing a start date. For additional information on the VSIP repayment requirement, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/voluntary-separation-incentive-payments/. Per Executive Order 14343, this position is not part of a bargaining unit. Probationary Period You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.