Electronics Mechanic

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/08/2024. 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: Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Operation of equipment, machinery, etc. specific to the position: Use of Test Equipment: Electronics Theory of Electronics Ability to use hand and power tools -Electronics Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment) Ingenuity (Ability To Suggest and Apply New Methods) 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/Working Conditions: Heavy lifting (45+lbs); Heavy carrying (45+lbs); Straight pulling (2+hours); Pulling hand over hand (2+hours); Pushing (2+hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (6+hours); Standing (6+hours); Crawling (1+hours); Kneeling (2+hours); Repeated bending (4+hours); Climbing, legs only (1+hours); Climbing use of legs and arms; Both legs required; Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13″ to 16″ to Jaegar 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other; Both eyes required; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid permitted) Work may be performed outside and inside; In excessive heat; In excessive cold; Excessive humidity; Excessive dampness or chilling; Dry atmospheric conditions; Excessive noise (intermittent); Constant noise; Dust; Silica, asbestos; etc; Fumes, smoke or gases; Solvents (degreasing agents); Grease and oils; Radiant energy; Electrical energy; Slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Working around machinery with moving parts; Working around moving objects or vehicles; Working on ladders or scaffolding; Working below ground; Working with hands in water; Vibration; working closely with others; Working alone; Protracted or irregular hours of work.
The purpose of this position is to primarily accomplish industrial electronics and associated assigned electrical duties at the journeyman level. This positions is located within the Electrical Unit, Engineering Section of the Facilities Management Service at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, MI.