Summary This position is located in the Maintenance and Repair (M&R) Section of the Facilities Management Service at the James E. Van Zandt Medical Center. The incumbent is responsible for providing non-clinical and administrative support to staff, patients, and administrators for all matters of concern relating to the facility wide lifecycle management of networked (connected to current IT network connections) non-medical equipment and associated systems. Responsibilities Maintains and repairs complex communication equipment. Troubleshoots complex electronic and electromechanical circuity components and other related equipment and systems. Uses computer diagnostic equipment to analyze and restore faulty voice and non-voice circuits. Troubleshoots, and maintains complete systems of computerized equipment/controls, databases, and servers. These non-medical information systems include but are not limited to Physical Access Control Systems (PACS), Ccure, TempTrak, Trane Tracer, etc. Repairs complex telecommunication system components, such as intercom, and public address systems, interface/ancillary equipment, and local wire and cable in support of voice and nonionic networks for computers, data, and alarm circuits. Receives work assignments from Maintenance and Repair Supervisor. Services functionally independent equipment or works on a team of technicians servicing more complex systems. Fabricates, overhauls, modifies, installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains hospital support equipment. Installs fiber option, cat6 and coaxial cabling and terminates as required for all related systems including IT equipment, fire protection equipment, alarm systems nd CCTV systems as needed. Installs complex equipment such as wireless transmission and receiving equipment. Programs electronic alarm systems with desired features to meet customer requirements. Interconnects system components by applying a thorough knowledge of different electronic and solid-state voice and data systems, including their capabilities, functions of their major circuits and the associated cables and wiring used. Reviews work orders and layout sheets to select equipment, components and layouts required. Determines components causing malfunctions or invalid readings. Interprets and applies technical information from manufacturers' specifications, schematics, block diagrams and technical orders. Determines operation of the circuits. Locates the points from which to take readings. Analyzes the schematic layout. Completes preliminary visual inspections and operational tests. Uses circuit theory to understand the operation of individual circuits and the interaction with other circuits creating the malfunction. Makes required repairs by replacing damaged, missing, burnt or faulty items such as printed circuit cards, and transistors, diodes, resistors, etc., using the latest techniques in micro-soldering. Performs other related duties as assigned. Position is at full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Position Description Title/PD#: Electronics Mechanic/PD02743A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/28/2024. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Use Hand and Power Tools (Electronics) Ingenuity (Ability to Suggest and Apply New Methods) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Theory of Electronics Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment) Use of Test Equipment: Electronics Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Frequently lifts and carries, unassisted, items weighing up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds). Sometimes required to lift and carry items weighing more than 23 kilograms (50 pounds) with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. The work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping. Climbing and working in high places may be required. Some work may require the aid of magnifying lenses, eye loops, and microscopes to accomplish repairs on miniature components. Working Conditions: Often performs work in well lighted, heated, and ventilated areas. Occasionally works outside on rooftops on in restricted places such as crawlways, under conditions of heat, cold, noise, vibration, moving mechanical equipment and inclement weather. Exposed to the possibility of electric shock, burns from electrical or RF energy or hot solder; and cuts and bruises. Education Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.