SENIOR ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN NF-04

Works under general supervision of the Supervisory Program Analyst (Chief Technical Development and Training) in the Army Recreation Machine Program. Create, update, and completes HQ technical documents and assignments related to research, documentation, testing, evaluating, and maintaining gaming devices and related equipment. Researches, identifies, and tests new and current gaming products.

Maintains laboratory test equipment and machines in working condition. Assists in development and publishing of organization gaming machine technical SOPs, including security procedures, organization technical memoranda and bulletins related to operation of gaming machines and supporting peripheral equipment. Researches and stays abreast of developing technology and gaming machine applications.

Develops processes to test and validate that operational systems and data support systems are secure and operating properly. Conducts periodic quality control inspections of field operations to ensure compliance with SOPs, technical memoranda, technical bulletins, and machine/network security. Provide technical support and guidance to district staff as required.

Evaluate and troubleshoot technical compatibility of gaming devices with Slot Management System (SMS). Liaise with vendors to coordinate troubleshooting and solutions for known issues. Maintain an in-depth technical knowledge and understanding of gaming devices and related infrastructure.

Proactively stay abreast of the latest industry, gaming technologies and solutions. Fully conversant with all gaming equipment installed in the locations. Perform administrative duties such as typing technical memorandums (TM) for the gaming products, writing Concept of Operations for new ideas to be implemented.

Also, responsible for parts ordering and requisitions of gaming equipment. Document in detail gaming devices problems and present resolutions for future reference. Support user acceptance testing and communicate solutions to peers and supervisors.

Uses diagnostic and analytical tools to troubleshoot, isolate and remedy both mechanical and electronic engineering problems with gaming equipment and supporting peripherals. Tests, evaluates and distributes gaming machine software and firmware in a secure and verifiable fashion. Develops and conducts standardized training for all organization Field Service Technicians Electronic Engineering Technicians.

Interprets technical guidance from State Gaming Licensing Boards and independent Testing Laboratories. Manages projects related to testing and fielding of new gaming machines and/or peripheral equipment. Maintains ongoing communication and ensures ongoing coordination with commercial vendors of gaming machine products.

Evaluates and recommends adoption of new technical systems and equipment that support enhanced business operations to enhance revenues and/or reduce operating expenses. Assures property and resources are protected against fraud, waste, abuse or misappropriation. Evaluate and maintain proper internal control standards in conjunction with standard Army policies.

Take immediate corrective action to correct any identified deficiencies. Support Army and ARMP procedures and guidance to identify potential areas of risk for theft or loss of funds or assets and initiates corrective actions. Maintains good communication with co-workers and maintains a positive and professional work environment.

Education can be used to determine minimum qualifications or as a substitution for experience unless indicated in the vacancy. If you would like for your education to be considered by the hiring panel as part of your overall accomplishments, you must attach copies of transcripts (online transcripts will be accepted). Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility.

Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire. We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire. If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation.

Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key. Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position.

Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities: NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA) NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE) NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents)

Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility question carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.

A manual application may be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed on this announcement. If you are applying manually, all required documentation must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are authorized based upon eligibility and a determination that a PCS move may be in the Government interest. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. The Duty Station for this position is located at Fort Sam Houston, TX.

You will be expected to physically reside within commuting distance of Fort Sam Houston, TX. Situational telework can be provided for weather-related emergencies, office closures, or other situations where telework serves a compelling Agency need. Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities: Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT.

See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Discover Your Path to Success! Before you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit - your go-to guide for understanding our hiring process and making your application stand out. Inside, you'll find helpful tips, insights, and everything you need to feel confident and prepared.

Click here to view the kit or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF_Applicant_Information_Kit.pdf

You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: 1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement number NENAFCC2612930524.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 04/20/2026 to receive consideration.

Click Apply to access the online application.

You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to include in your application. Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details.

You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.

Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position.

Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application.

You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account and designate the document type when submitting your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Click this link to preview the application:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12930524. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found at https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us. To verify of check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status, and the date it was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

1. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions on how to request a paper application.

About Your Resume Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.

Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in this job opportunity announcement. For additional information on the two-page resume limit, refer to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/.

Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit). Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.

Expedite Your Hiring To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your resume. Required Documents Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement: Resume Other Accepted Documents Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent) Other Document not Listed PCS Orders Performance Appraisal Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript