ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN
Location: Martinsburg West Virginia
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is at present recruited ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN right now, this career will be placed in West Virginia. Further informations about this career opportunity please read the description below. Vacancy ID:
946881
OUR MISSION:
To fulfill President LincolnÂ's promise - Â"To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his wi! dow, and his orphanÂ" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are AmericaÂ's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
The
Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) needs employees who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who served our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your Country's service.
If you are transitioning from the military or a Veteran already, we invite you to explore the ! benefits of continuing your career at the VA.
The VA ! is committed to hiring Veterans
.
The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission.
The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define Â"who we are,Â" our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are
I
ntegrity,
C
ommitment,
A
dvocacy,
R
espect and
E
xcellence (Â"
I CARE
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America's Veterans need you!
To find out more, go to
http://www.va.gov/jobs/
.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation.
DUTIES:
Employee will be assigned to th! e Biomedical Section, Facility Management Service, VA Medical Center, Martinsburg, WV, repairing and maintaining electronic equipment and systems belonging to a hospital environment; and modifying or developing units or electronic devices in support of complex electronic systems, and testing and maintaining equipment. Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:
Determines whether existing test equipment can be utilized to meet specific testing requirements, or whether modifications are necessary; analyzes technical equipment data to determine feasibility of modifying existing equipment; works with shop personnel in construction of interface devices, adapters; and conducts tests of devices, making necessary adjustments, to ensure testing requirements are met.
Evaluates new equipment requests for compatibility with existing systems, space, and utilities; determines the range and quantity of parts required in support of maintenance requirements f! or electronic equipment; and conducts incoming inspections.
De! velops technical specifications for procurement service contracts for maintenance of electronic parts provided in contractor listings; and examines equipment in the hospital areas to determine design, testing capability, and the operational characteristics to determine the range and quantity of parts required to support the equipment.
Researches technical brochures and contractor supplied data to determine the requirements for parts and specialized test equipment.
Serves as Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) for service maintenance contract and for repair and maintenance of electronic equipment/medical equipment; and ensures contractor work is in compliance with contract specifications.
Has responsibility for comprehensive technical support of complex electronic systems (i.e., audio/visual, security systems, nurse call, communications equipment, pneumatic tube system, etc.).
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am -! 4:30pm.
***RELOCATION EXPENSES AND/OR INCENTIVES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED***
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
This
position includes a
Selective Placement Factor
(skill, knowledge,
ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for -
satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a
prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position.
Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration.
The
Selective Placement Factor for this position is:
"E
xperience in
troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating medical facility equipment.
"
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skill,and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related t! o the work of this position. To be creditable, this experience must hav! e been equivalent to at least the GS-8 level in the Federal service. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: 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; or 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 prin! ciples of a variety of electronic systems or equipment.
OR
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE
(Transcript Required) -
Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree directly related to the work of this position to meet the requirements for the GS-9 level.(TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)
OR
COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
(Transcript Required) -
Combination of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements.
You will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs) as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Knowledge of the theory of electronics, including analog, digital, microprocessor, computer hardware/software, and computer networking.
Knowledge of electronic equipment assembly, installation, operation, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration.
Ability to utilize computers, operating systems and networking, ! (i.e., Microsoft Office and Microsoft operating systems).
Skill in applying theoretical and practical knowledge of electronics and electricity to provide comprehensive technical support of equipment and complex systems.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The position involves walking, sitting, crawling, kneeling, and standing. Also requires lifting of objects up to 40 pounds and occasionally lifting of heavier objects. May be required to work on equipment at remote satellite clinics.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at
http://www.opm.gov/qualifications
.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE:
Education must b! e accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Please refer to this
checklist
to ensure proper accreditation and for foreign education requirements.
Veteran's Preference:
When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of DD-214(s) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.). Additionally, veterans with service-connected disability of 10% or more must also submit a copy of their official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying their service-connected disability and/or their receipt of compensation for service-connected disability. If the military member is within 120 days of separation and does not yet have a DD214, the member ma! y instead submit any written document from the armed forces that certif! ies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
Veterans with service-connected disability of less than 10%, non service-connected disability, and Purple Heart recipients, as-well-as those claiming derived preference for a spouse, widow or widower, or natural mother, should refer to and submit a completed "
SF15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference
," (go to
http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf
) and required documentation with your application materials. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx
.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Applicants will be ranked based on four quality groups, as follows:
Best qualified - applicants possessing experience that substant! ially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position;
Highly qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the requirements of the job;
Well qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the job; and
Qualified - applicants possessing experience and/or education that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors.
After the vacancy announcement closes, reviewed applications are evaluated against the questionnaire responses and placed in the appropriate quality group. Qualified veterans will be af! forded preference by being placed at the top of the appropriate quality! group. Qualifying veterans with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be placed at the top of the best qualified group. The best qualified group is the first to be referred to the hiring facility for further consideration and possible interview. The remaining groups may be referred based on the number of applicants available.
BENEFITS:
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered:
http://www.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp
.
The Federal Government has special excepted appointing authorities for persons with qualifying disabilities, such as Schedule A. Specific information can be found at
http://www.opm.gov/disability/peoplewithdisabilities.asp
. IMPORTANT: If you would like to receive consideration as a Schedule A applicant, you must contact the Human Resources office at the facility where this position is located at (30! 4)263-0811x3232.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members:
Please visit the
VA for Vets
site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
The
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
(ICTAP) and
Career Transition Assistance Plan
(CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OP! M's Career Transition Resources website at
http://www.opm.gov/! policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
.
VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
If you interested on this career just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
This career starts available on: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 06:46:24 GMT