Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Viera (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Florida seeks a maintenance technician for Industrial Controls systems. The role involves maintenance, repair, modification, calibration, programming and installation of electronic control components as delegated by the Maintenance & Operations Section.

Applicants must demonstrate training or experience with electronics, ability to perform duties, and the capacity to work under supervision and with appropriate tools and test equipment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate knowledge of electronics and electrical theory.
• Experience or training showing ability to install, repair, and calibrate electronic systems.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot electronic equipment and use test equipment.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Troubleshooting

Test equipment use

Installation

Hand and power tools

Ability to work with minimal oversight

Knowledge of electrical systems

Tools

Test equipment

Electrical measurement tools

Job description

The incumbent is responsible for maintenance, repair, modification, calibration, programming and installation of all Industrial Controls systems and components as a delegated responsibility of the Maintenance & Operations Section.

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:

• 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.