Electronics Mechanic

The position is located in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), at the Tibor Ruben, Long Beach VA Medical Center (VAMC) in the Electronics Mechanic Unit. The primary purpose of this position is to perform the operation, installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of electronic systems consisting of complex electronic systems where circuit theory must be used to understand the operation of individual circuits, and the possible interaction of other circuits. Physical Effort and Work Conditions The Electronics Mechanic makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, man lifts, and other hard‑to‑reach places. This requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries tools, equipment, and parts weighing up to 20 pounds and, less often, up to 40 pounds. Occasionally lifts or moves with assistance, moderately heavy objects weighing more than 40 pounds. Work is performed both inside and outside. Sometimes required to make repairs and installations in bright daylight and potentially in the rain, work is sometimes required after hours to respond to emergency call outs, inside generator rooms while generators are running. Work may require using a flashlight in less lit areas, on scaffolding or man lifts at heights of 30 or more feet, and in close quarters such as manholes or attics. Incumbent is subject to high temperatures, dust, grease, diesel fuel and gasoline smell and possible contact with these and other chemicals. The environment can be extremely noisy and slip, trip and fall hazards exist. Floor and deck surfaces are sometimes uneven, oily, and slippery. They are frequently exposed to moving objects and sharp edges with the possibility of cuts and bruises, and to noise and vibration from machines. Incumbent is occasionally exposed to the possibility of injury from falling, electrical shock, burns, and rotary devices such as electrical motors. Occasionally they climb and work from ladders and scaffolding exposing the repairers to the possibility of severe injury from slipping and falling. Dirt, grease, and dampness are frequently encountered. Various protective devices such as hard hats, gloves, safety shoes, and glasses are used. Job Evaluation Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen‑out element. Applicants who appear to meet the screen‑out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Ingenuity Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic) Test Equipment - Electronics Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment) Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics Without more than normal supervision Resume Requirements While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. A full year of work is considered to be 35–40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr