Electronics Technician

Veterans Health Administration; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration at the West Haven VA Medical Center is seeking an Electronics Technician to join Facilities Management Services. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with standard federal duties and time-in-grade requirements.

Applicants must meet all qualification standards by the closing date of 10/23/2026, including specialized experience with electronic theory, schematics, and test equipment, plus calibration and maintenance duties.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in electronic theory and equipment.
• Experience using schematic diagrams and diverse test equipment.
• Ability to test, troubleshoot, calibrate, install, and repair electronic equipment.
• Experience developing policies and procedures for maintenance of electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Test, troubleshoot, calibrate, install, repair and maintain electronic equipment.
• Develop and follow maintenance standards and procedures.
• Provide instruction and guidance on equipment operation and safety.

Skills

Electronic theory

Schematic diagrams

Test equipment

Calibration

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

This Electronics Technician position is in the Facilities Management Services at the West Haven Connecticut VA Medical Center. This position is full time at 40 hours per week.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/23/2026. 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-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. 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 must 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-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Work as a technician, instructor, inspector, or mechanic (civilian or military) that showed progression in theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic theory, and of the characteristics, function, operation, and capabilities of a variety of types of electronic equipment. This experience must have included the use of schematic diagrams, a variety of test equipment, and the application of appropriate electronic formulas involved in such duties as testing, troubleshooting, modifying, designing, calibrating, installing, maintaining, repairing, constructing, developing, and instructing on electronic equipment, or similar functions. Experience in developing policies, standards, and procedures for maintenance, installation, or similar functions, provided the work clearly shows that the applicant applied a specialized knowledge of the theories and principles of a variety of electronic systems or equipment. 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: Performance of the incumbent's duties can be physically demanding involving walking, sitting, some standing, and long periods of intense concentration. Lifting of objects between 10 and up to 40 pounds is common, and on occasion lifting of heavier objects is necessary. Climbing of building radio towers 30'FT. 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/.