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Electronics Technician

On-site Portsmouth, VA $76K – $118K Apply by Jun 15, 2026 Electronics Technical ISTP OperationsTrades

About the Role

This vacancy is for a GS-0856-11/12, Electronics Technician located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, WATERWAYS OPERATIONS PRODUCT LINE -WOPL in NORFOLK, Virginia.

What You'll Do

→You will serve as an Electronics Technician and be responsible for assigned projects and staff to evaluate, design, and implement improvements to CG electronic marine ATON systems.
→This involves project planning, budgeting, and coordinating with the WOPL Manager, Deputy Product Line Manager, HQ project managers, Engineering Logistics Command, and other CG units..
→Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
→Typical work assignments include: Technical specialist related to the design, development, evaluation, and implementation of navigational aids and communications systems for new and existing facilities.
→Develops equipment specifications and design and implementation manuals to guide the procurement and implementation systems.
→Incumbent provides technical coordination and direction to field CG units in the design and evaluation of prototype installations.
→Evaluates electronics engineering proposals and acts as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) to ensure proposed technical tasks are properly formulated and will satisfy technical requirements.
→Conducts studies on system costs and benefits to determine research investigation and explores the impact of scientific and engineering developments on Aids-to-Navigation (ATON) and Marine Environmental Response (MER) programs and plans.
→Provides expert electronics advice for the engineering program on technical performance characteristics, operational concepts, and system integration.
→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.

Requirements

✓All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
✓Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
✓Key Requirements: Must be a U.S.
✓Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
✓See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required.
✓To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy.
✓To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
✓This position requires a Secret clearance.
✓This is not Bargaining Unit position.
✓Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license.
✓Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy.
✓All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
✓The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
✓If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Benefits

★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Personality Fit

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