Summary The purpose of this position is to primarily accomplish industrial electronics and associated assigned electrical duties at the journeyman level. This positions is located within the Electrical Unit, Engineering Section of the Facilities Management Service at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, MI. Responsibilities This position is responsible for performing installation, modification, preventative maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment, components, and complex systems which includes, but is not limited to, multiplex fire alarm system, electric track vehicle, systems (ETVS), computerized security systems, medical center radio paging system, CCTV system, variable frequency motor controls, nurse call system, electronic panic alarm systems, audio-visual receivers and recorders, televisions, and digital electronic equipment and components. Major duties includes, but are not limited to: Repairing, adjusting, modifying, installing, troubleshooting and inspecting systems necessary for the medical center's operation during days, afternoons, or evening shifts, weekends and holidays. Performing all installations, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance at a journeyman level for the facilities electrical, electronic, and medial gas systems. Installing, fabricating, maintaining, troubleshooting, analyzing, and making repairs to all of the electronic and medical gas systems and associated apparatus from simple to most difficult. Using guidelines, including, but not limited to, national electrical codes, national fire codes, national mechanical codes, local building codes, VA specifications, regulations, policies, procedures, programs, manuals, and other established guidelines. Reading blueprints, sketches, as-built drawings, manufacturers, instruction, brochures, diagrams, guidelines and schematics in order to perform repairs safely and to prevent injury to self and others. Installing electrical equipment such as conduits, junction boxes, fittings, cables, fixtures, switches, outlets and all components to make a complete working system. Operating a variety of electrical and electronic testing, metering, measuring devices, and testing equipment to help in locating and determining types of electrical malfunctions. Closing out all work orders on a daily basis to include documenting work performed and their work hours on work orders for job assignments and preventative maintenance. Performing repairs during non-duty hours on the essential electronic equipment breakdown on emergency call-in. Installation, termination and testing of low voltage cabling such as but not limited to, fire alarm, CAT6A, HDMI, coaxial. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm; may be subject to emergency call-in or off duty-hours in order to accomplish the needs of the service Position Description Title/PD#: Electronics Mechanic/PD09976A 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, 11/08/2024. 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: Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Operation of equipment, machinery, etc. specific to the position: Use of Test Equipment: Electronics Theory of Electronics Ability to use hand and power tools -Electronics Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment) Ingenuity (Ability To Suggest and Apply New Methods) 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/Working Conditions: Heavy lifting (45+lbs); Heavy carrying (45+lbs); Straight pulling (2+hours); Pulling hand over hand (2+hours); Pushing (2+hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (6+hours); Standing (6+hours); Crawling (1+hours); Kneeling (2+hours); Repeated bending (4+hours); Climbing, legs only (1+hours); Climbing use of legs and arms; Both legs required; Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaegar 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other; Both eyes required; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid permitted) Work may be performed outside and inside; In excessive heat; In excessive cold; Excessive humidity; Excessive dampness or chilling; Dry atmospheric conditions; Excessive noise (intermittent); Constant noise; Dust; Silica, asbestos; etc; Fumes, smoke or gases; Solvents (degreasing agents); Grease and oils; Radiant energy; Electrical energy; Slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Working around machinery with moving parts; Working around moving objects or vehicles; Working on ladders or scaffolding; Working below ground; Working with hands in water; Vibration; working closely with others; Working alone; Protracted or irregular hours of work. Education Additional Information 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. VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. 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.
