Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic within the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System. The incumbent will install, maintain, and repair the Medical Center's Environmental Monitoring and Controls Systems (EMCS) to ensure continuous, safe operation of critical infrastructure.

The role requires evidenced experience or training in electronics and control systems, with responsibilities spanning installation, troubleshooting, and repair using

Qualifications

• Experience or training demonstrating ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Evidence supported by resume detailing knowledge, skills and ability.
• Candidates will be rated under OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair EMCS (Environmental Monitoring and Controls Systems).
• Operate test equipment used in electronic systems.
• Utilize hand and power tools for field and shop tasks.

Skills

Electronics

Troubleshooting

Equipment Installation

Hand and Power Tools

Job description

This position Serves as an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic assigned to the Operations Department of Facilities Management Service at VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System. Incumbent is responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of all Medical Center's Environmental Monitoring and and Controls Systems (EMCS).

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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:

• Electronics
• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Test Equipment - Electronics
• Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment)
• Use Hand and Power Tools - 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.