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Positions that involve technical work in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic equipment and systems.
Official OPM qualification standards for GS-0856
Individual Occupational Requirements for GS-0856:
Specialized Experience (GS-4 and above): Qualifying experience includes work as a technician, instructor, inspector, or mechanic demonstrating progression in theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic theory with hands-on duties in testing, troubleshooting, modifying, designing, calibrating, installing, maintaining, repairing, constructing, and instructing on electronic equipment. Alternatively, experience developing policies, standards, and procedures for maintenance, installation, or similar functions that demonstrates specialized knowledge of electronic systems.
Education and Training:
Alternate Standard: The Examining Guide for Electronics Mechanic (2604) applies when the position qualifies as Trade, Craft, or Labor Work under Technical Work in Engineering and Architecture Group 0800 standards.
Experience and Education Requirements by Grade Level (Group Standard):
| Grade | General Experience | Specialized Experience | Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS-2 | 3 months | None | High school diploma or equivalent |
| GS-3 | 6 months | None | 1 year above high school |
| GS-4 | 6 months | 6 months | 2 years above high school |
| GS-5 | None | 1 year at GS-4 level | 4-year bachelor's degree |
| GS-6+ | None | 1 year at next lower grade | Graduate education if directly related |
Military jobs that transition to GS-0856
Electronics Technician for aviation systems. FAA, DoD civilian hire.
Direct translation. Navy ET duties closely mirror GS-0856 Electronics Technician work: troubleshooting, repair, calibration of electronic systems. One of the cleanest Navy-to-federal transitions.
Electronics Technician for ATC systems.
Direct match for calibration and metrology. TMDE experience highly valued. Consider Army depots, NIST, or defense labs.
Electronics Technician. High demand for UAS experience.
Electronics Technician. Strong demand across aviation.
Electronics Technician. EW experience valued at defense contractors.
Electronics Technician for aircraft electrical.
Electronics Technician. Critical safety-of-flight systems.
Electronics Technician. TS/SCI clearance valuable asset.
Direct translation. Navy AT avionics expertise exceeds GS-0856 entry requirements. FAA, DoD aviation maintenance, and defense contractors actively recruit. Best fit for aviation-focused GS-0856 roles. Broader electronics positions may underutilize specialized avionics skills. FAA A&P tests available free to military.
Direct match for electronics technician roles. COMSEC experience valued for security-focused positions. TS clearance is major asset.
Direct match for radar and electronics expertise. Air defense radar experience valued. Consider FAA, DoD, or defense contractors.
Electronics Technician series for medical equipment specialists. VA and DoD medical hire heavily.
Electronics Technician series. Strong path to depot-level maintenance.
Direct match for Patriot system expertise. TS clearance valuable. Raytheon, Lockheed, and MDA actively recruit.
Electronics Technician for maritime electrical systems.
Direct path to Electronics Technician positions. Strong demand.
Electronics Technician for launch systems.
Electronics technician work on intelligence systems. Maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.
Strong alignment. GS-0856 Electronics Technician positions value EM electrical/electronics experience. Navy COOL certifications enhance competitiveness. Hands-on electrician work may be Wage Grade.
Strong alignment. Electronics Technician positions value CTT SIGINT equipment maintenance and operations. Technical focus stronger than other CT ratings.
Strong alignment for DoD-assigned positions. GS-0856 explicitly covers fire control systems and FC advanced electronics expertise transfers well. Most valuable in Department of Defense GS-0856 roles where weapons systems knowledge is prized. General federal electronics positions outside DoD may underutilize FC weapons systems specialization. Defense contractors actively recruit FCs.
Strong alignment. GS-0856 Electronics Technician positions value AE aircraft electrical experience. Aviation-specific knowledge transfers to DoD and FAA positions.
Electronics technician series values SATCOM expertise.
Electronics Technician for weapons systems maintenance.
Electronics Technician for space systems. NASA, NRO, Space Command civilian hire.
Electronics Technician for systems integration.
Strong match for electronics expertise. ASW systems experience valued. Security clearance is major asset.
Strong match for radar and electronic systems experience. Security clearance is valuable. Consider MDA, Army civilian, or defense contractor positions.
Strong match for complex weapons systems experience. TS clearance valuable. MDA and Army AMDPEO actively recruit.
Strong match for Patriot system maintainers. Raytheon and Lockheed Martin actively recruit. Consider Army civilian positions.
Strong match for electronics expertise. Detection systems experience valued for sensor-related positions.
Strong match for AWOs with electronic systems expertise. Security clearance is valuable asset.
Strong match. TS/SCI clearance and avionics experience highly valued. UAS experience opens additional opportunities.
Electronics expertise from signals work. Equipment operation and maintenance knowledge.
Moderate alignment. Electronics Technician positions may value CTR equipment expertise, but CTR focus is intelligence, not repair.
Electronics maintenance on transmission equipment.
Moderate alignment. Electronics Technician positions value CE electrical knowledge. Direct electrician work typically Wage Grade. CE experience in power distribution systems transfers to federal facilities.
Electronics maintenance on SATCOM equipment. Technical troubleshooting and repair.
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Skill in diagnosing and repairing electronic equipment.
Proficiency in operating electronic test and measurement instruments.
Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and diagrams.
Understanding of electronic circuit theory and principles.
Skill in soldering and assembling electronic components.
Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance procedures.
Ability to maintain accurate maintenance records and reports.
Understanding of electrical safety practices and procedures.
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