ELECTRONICS MECHANIC (T32)

Description:

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a ELECTRONICS MECHANIC (T32), Position Description Number D1205000 and is part of the AL CSMS 1, National Guard.

ORGANIZATION: CSMS 1, MONTGOMERY, AL
SELECTING OFFICIAL: MAJ R. JONES

Requirements:

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position.

MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: MSG

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Experience or training which demonstrates the applicant's knowledge of electrical or electronic theory, knowledge of common testing procedures, skill in the use of hand tools of the electronics trade, and skill in reading schematics.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience or training in utilizing principles, basic functions, and application of theory of electronic systems or equipment. Experience in diagnosing problems and determining needed repairs for malfunctions in electronic equipment or systems. Experience in making mechanical repairs that required the use of precision measuring and calibrating equipment. Experience in using complex test equipment such as deviation meters, complex special test panels, etc. Experience which demonstrates the ability to interpret technical manuals, specifications, and publications.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE:
-- Comprehensive knowledge of operating electronic principles such as circuit elements, digital logic, microprocessors, core memory, interface circuits, digital data transmission, microwave, antennas, signal behavior, amplification, and display.

-- Ability to troubleshoot, install, repair, and maintain complex electronic systems where circuit theory must be used to understand the operation of individual circuits. Skill in developing new test and repair procedures for which none exist, and when possible improving existing procedures.

-- Ability to understand the interaction of a number of complex, interrelated circuits to determine the cause of a malfunction and the interaction of various factors.

-- Extensive knowledge of electromechanical servo systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical and electric motor systems and their effect on each other.

-- Skill in interpreting complex drawings, specifications, and schematics of complete systems to recognize the function and interconnections of the various assemblies and troubleshoot the systems from schematic, following signal paths trough a complex path of interconnections of components, assemblies, subassemblies, and connecting cable harnesses.

-- Knowledge and skill to modify systems by adding, altering, or removing components in order to standardize or alter the purpose of the equipment or to incorporate new features developed since the equipment was manufactured.

-- Skill in using a wide variety of electronic test equipment such as systems test sets, frequency meters, standing wave indicators, oscillators, ohmmeters, voltmeters, resistance bridges, and signal generators, and the use of special and common hand tools, power tools, and gauges. Skill in applying this knowledge to adapt test procedures to available test equipment, to develop time efficient means to return equipment to operation.

- Skill in using gunner's quadrants, transits, levels, and theodolites to survey LP/C, M/LPA mounts, and SRP/PDS mounting bolts for exactness. Skill to use recovery-rigging techniques to attach/secure hoists, slings, and lifting devices using authorized equipment to accomplish repairs.

-- Ability to switch from one theory of operations to another or to combine theories depending on the type of system being repaired.

-- Skill and knowledge to provide technical assistance and instruction.