Summary The Electronic Industrial Controls (EIC) Mechanic is assigned to the Operations & Maintenance Section, Facilities Management Service. Incumbent is under the general supervision of the Supervisory Maintenance Mechanic. Incumbent provides support maintenance and repair on all non-biomedical electronic systems and equipment, including centralized environmental monitoring, control systems, and energy management systems. Responsibilities Knowledge of EIC Mechanics and performing work on highly complex systems of electronic sensing and control. Knowledge of logic circuits, electronic amplification, control circuits, and complex electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and/or pneumatic systems. Knowledge of industrial or environmental control processes to be accomplished by the equipment on which they work, to properly test and coordinate various portions of the system. Knowledge of characteristic voltage, current, and signal shape of the input and output of a wide variety of microprocessors, integrated and discrete solid-state circuits, and high-power vacuum tube or transistor applications to recognize indications of improper operation, and differentiate them from temporary anomalies introduced by the testing itself. Troubleshoot using Boolean algebra to construct truth tables and logic equations for analysis of logic circuits. Responsible for making tests and alignments to ensure the completed equipment is aligned and functioning properly. Knowledge of characteristic voltage, current, and signal shape of the input and output of a wide variety of microprocessors, integrated and discrete solid-state circuits, and high-power vacuum tube or transistors. Performs a variety of work involved in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of electronic controls and indicating and recording systems used on industrial machinery or in heating and air conditioning (HVAC), Automated Building System (ABS) which use special purpose, dedicated computers to store operating parameters and initiate adjustments. Ability to use the usual hand tools of the electronics trade, such as drills, chassis punches, wrenches, soldering irons, and micro soldering, needed to remove and replace circuit parts where accurate positioning, appearance, mechanical strength, and electrical integrity are important. Knowledge of complex tools including multiple axis numerically controlled (NC) machine tools with continuous path or contouring control capability, such as machining centers and omnia mills. Interprets engineering drawings that combine electrical and electronic schematics, logic diagrams, and mechanical drawings to trace signal flow throughout the system while troubleshooting malfunctions of complex systems. Knowledge of data conversion and processing units. Knowledge of electrical and electronic block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and schematics to understand the construction and operation of the industrial controls and troubleshoot malfunctions. Knowledge of electronic theory and circuits and basic logic circuits to power, timing, and motion controls, indicating and counting mechanisms, and similar devices to suggest greater efficiency. Responsible for troubleshooting, repair, modification,design, and calibration of complex electronic systems. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electronic Industrial Control Mechanic/PD140340 Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Work requires good coordination and good physical and mental health. At times, the incumbent must remain working in cramped or awkward positions. Occasionally, the incumbent must push or lift heavy pieces of equipment weighing up to 100 pounds and must lift and push items weighing up to 50 pounds. Incumbent must have good vision and must not be color blind to allow for proper interpretation of important electronic color codes and manual dexterity for accomplishing delicate work on miniaturized circuitry. The incumbent is required to climb ladders, do overhead work, and observe normal and some special safety precautions. The incumbent is in daily contact with electrical safety hazards resulting from work with voltage found in communications equipment, and power supplies, and is frequently exposed to special mechanical system safety hazards in working with motor-driven systems. The working conditions are normally good in terms of lighting, space, and ventilation but, site work on equipment may be dirty, dusty, greasy, or contaminated, in cramped spaces and often from scaffolding. The work is performed inside and outside (heat, cold, under, and outside of buildings). Installation, inspections, and repairs are often made under dirty noisy conditions. occasionally involves exposure to hazards such as radiation, sharp objects, hot objects, and infection. There is frequent exposure to the danger of electrical shock, strains, cuts, bruises, burns and infections, and asbestos containment areas. Work may be performed outside in inclement weather or in areas that are very hot, cold, or unventilated: such as crawlspaces and mechanical rooms. Safety procedures must be followed, and appropriate protective safety gear must be worn, as required for the specific work area or task. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. May serve a probationary period. Selected applicant is subject to a restriction on movement following competitive appointment in 5 C.F.R. 330.502 for the first 90 days. Selected applicant is subject to pre-employment physical. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications 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: Electronics Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Ingenuity Test Equipment - Electronics Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment) Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics Without more than normal supervision 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. Education There is no educational requirement or substitution for this grade level. Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's 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. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
