Electronics Mechanic Supervisor

You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. You must meet the selective placement factor required for this position which includes: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.

Qualifications at the WS-11 level: Leads in the installation, maintenance, modification or repair of electronic equipment for building projects and provides technical direction and/or help to subordinate employees in accomplishing work steps and processes.

The incumbent is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the implementation and sustainment of Congressional Call\Clock Systems (CCCSs); Congressional Cable Television Systems (CCTSs); Congressional Audio\Sound Systems (CASS); Congressional FM Radio System (CFRS); and various electronics systems located throughout the Capitol Hill Complex.

The incumbent serves as the assigned Day or Evening Electronics Section's Supervisor with the primary responsibility for the operation, maintenance, management, alignment, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of all electronic-related systems that serve Congress. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Leadership and Managerial Responsibilities (35%) Performs administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinates. Manages the organizational unit's budget and workload.

Resolves complaints and grievances. Provides for employee skills enrichment through job-related coaching, mentoring, and training. Makes decisions regarding the execution of policy which has been interpreted or established by the next higher level. Plans the use of workers, equipment, facilities, materials and tools on a week-to-week or project-by-project basis. Adheres to work priorities, project schedules, resources, and detailed work plans established by higher-level supervisors.

New, Existing and Complex Systems (30%) The incumbent specializes in maintaining ongoing prototype systems; implement maintenance and repair procedures on major modifications of systems previously assigned to the activity; maintaining unusually complex systems that have frequent engineering changes such as in design, construction, operating and servicing procedures. Able to interpret specifications and procedures for work performed that are often vague and incomplete.

Functions include, operating and maintaining transmission systems that deliver signals and audio\video intelligence of any nature by wire, radio, optical or other electromagnetic systems. Some work may require electronics mechanic supervisors to perform temporary duty at other diverse locations. Equipment Maintenance and Repair (20%) Applies an expert knowledge of operation, capabilities and limitations of electronic equipment and systems.

Uses ingenuity in the application of shop and trade practices to solve operating and repair problems, to improvise maintenance, testing, repair, and\or alignment procedures for a redesigned electronics system in which a number of subsystems have been modified with the introduction of integrated circuits.

Applies practical knowledge of electronic theory and design, using theoretical concepts to devise solutions for operating or repair problems on systems in which novel engineering approaches have created unforeseen complications.

Interpret electronics drawings, specifications, and schematics of complex operational systems such as a new data transmission system with analog-to-digital or digital-to-analog converters, pulse or frequency generators, multiplexers, timing circuits, microwave or optical transmitters and receivers, and similar involved subunits which create and use many interlocking signals.

Troubleshoot complex electronic systems that lack documentation and assist engineers in the development of technical orders using reverse engineering procedures. Possess working knowledge of complex automated test equipment (ATE), the unit under test (UUT), and the related computer programs in order to recognize deficiencies in the ATE, programming, or UUT.

Advice and Assistance (15%) Exercises significant judgment and independence in determining the methods and techniques required to solve unusually complex maintenance and repair problems. Coordinate the work assignments and provide technical assistance to one or more lower-graded employees. Coordinate with technical and professional personnel on matters affecting the operation specifications or modifications to equipment or systems. Take independent action in solving unusual maintenance and repair problems.

Maintain knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies, but also stay abreast of new and emerging state of the market technologies. Follow customary work cycles and sequences in planning work assignments. Track and report progress on work assignments and request authority to adjust worker assignments and to use overtime, equipment, and materials to meet schedules.

Recommend changes to schedules, priorities, and work sequences as necessary and make minor deviations in procedures or redirect resources under their control to overcome problems such as equipment failure, material delays, or unplanned absences. Serve as subject matter experts in providing technical assistance to engineering personnel in resolving the problem. Conduct formal training regarding the proper use of a component or system, and continually provide advice and assistance to users.