Electronic Technician
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Knowledge to recognize the ability to merge components of different systems while assuring compatibility and continuity for the critical functions associated with the equipment. Technical knowledge of highly complex medical and non-medical direct patient care electronic systems and devices. Technical knowledge of electronically challenging interfaces such as, locks controlled by the security system which is also tied into the Fire Alarm system to release in case of fire, wandering system, Nurse call system integrates with the Code Blue system. Identify and analyzes problems; uses sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions; finds alternative solutions to complex problems; distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical judgements. Ability to evaluate, identify and provide corrective action and recommendations for equipment system malfunctions of complex microprocessor-based systems that utilize state of the art technology and have vitally interrelated and sometimes dispersed subsystems. Knowledge of the design and operation of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware or software systems, including applications and programming. Ability to performs as a team player, provides positive recommendations for solutions to problems, while ensuring quality customer service. Ability to meet the needs of customers while supporting the mission, while, consistently communicating and treating customers and their representatives, visitors, and staff in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Ability to provide the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures, handle conflicts, problems and dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately. Work Schedule:
7:
30AM-4:
00PM Compressed/Flexible:
NOT AVAILABLE Telework:
NOT AVALABLE Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Electronic Technician/PD06509A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
NOT AUTHORIZED Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/13/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-9. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Maintaining complex computer-based research systems and equipment functioning accurately and reliably; writing technical report(s) on projects in regard to progress, evaluation, analysis and conclusion on the application of new or modified devises; and supervising the operation of all supporting and component equipment of air conditioning systems including cooling towers, fans and pumps You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Attention to DetailCustomer ServiceElectronics EngineeringProblem SolvingTechnical Competence 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:
Physical demands of this position involves walking, stooping, sitting, climbing ladders, standing, and long periods of intense concentration. Routinely required to crawl on rooftops and under buildings to investigate equipment malfunctions and recommend alternate methods and or other resolutions as applicable. Commonly lift objects between 10 and 40 pounds and heavier objects as required. This very accurately describes the physical demands or this position at the Durham VA. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Knowledge to recognize the ability to merge components of different systems while assuring compatibility and continuity for the critical functions associated with the equipment. Technical knowledge of highly complex medical and non-medical direct patient care electronic systems and devices. Technical knowledge of electronically challenging interfaces such as, locks controlled by the security system which is also tied into the Fire Alarm system to release in case of fire, wandering system, Nurse call system integrates with the Code Blue system. Identify and analyzes problems; uses sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions; finds alternative solutions to complex problems; distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical judgements. Ability to evaluate, identify and provide corrective action and recommendations for equipment system malfunctions of complex microprocessor-based systems that utilize state of the art technology and have vitally interrelated and sometimes dispersed subsystems. Knowledge of the design and operation of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware or software systems, including applications and programming. Ability to performs as a team player, provides positive recommendations for solutions to problems, while ensuring quality customer service. Ability to meet the needs of customers while supporting the mission, while, consistently communicating and treating customers and their representatives, visitors, and staff in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Ability to provide the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures, handle conflicts, problems and dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately. Work Schedule:
7:
30AM-4:
00PM Compressed/Flexible:
NOT AVAILABLE Telework:
NOT AVALABLE Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Electronic Technician/PD06509A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
NOT AUTHORIZED Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/13/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-9. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Maintaining complex computer-based research systems and equipment functioning accurately and reliably; writing technical report(s) on projects in regard to progress, evaluation, analysis and conclusion on the application of new or modified devises; and supervising the operation of all supporting and component equipment of air conditioning systems including cooling towers, fans and pumps You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Attention to DetailCustomer ServiceElectronics EngineeringProblem SolvingTechnical Competence 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:
Physical demands of this position involves walking, stooping, sitting, climbing ladders, standing, and long periods of intense concentration. Routinely required to crawl on rooftops and under buildings to investigate equipment malfunctions and recommend alternate methods and or other resolutions as applicable. Commonly lift objects between 10 and 40 pounds and heavier objects as required. This very accurately describes the physical demands or this position at the Durham VA. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0856 Electronics Technical - Salary Range:
$66,515 to $86,468 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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