Summary This position is responsible for comprehensive technical support of all the Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP), in Tucson AZ. automated equipment systems, such as automatic packaging systems, unit-of-use product dispensers, mail manifest system, tote conveyor systems, drug dosing machines, computer systems, and video monitoring systems. These systems are assembled from numerous constituent units or subsystems, which may in themselves be devices with an advanced degree of complexity. Responsibilities Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Overhauls, repairs, modifications, and replacement of failed or worn components for Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP)-related conveyor systems, automated dispensing equipment, materials handling equipment and a variety of other industrial equipment normally associated with automated systems. Determines the nature of and extent of repairs and proceeds with the needed repairs by replacing, reworking, or refinishing worn or damaged parts and components. Installs, disassembles, reassembles, and reinstalls complete system, various components and performs operational checks, make necessary adjustments, and observes equipment operation. Installs equipment, parts, and/or components. Connects to power source, checks, and replaces electrical wiring and connections as needed and conducts operational tests of the entire system. Sets up and operates all @types of machine tools, such as small lathes, milling machines, drill presses, precision grinders, and other portable machine tools to perform onsite milling, grinding, boring, facing, and drilling. Maintains bench stock levels of parts, materials, tools, and equipment at prescribed levels. Maintains records and documents action(s). Conducts periodic preventative and recurring inspections, e.g. lubrication in accordance with manufacturers' instructions, and checking voltage and amperage changes in electrical equipment. Examines for wear and tear and replaces worn out parts, bushings, linage pins, and unserviceable system units and components. Disassembles, cleans, and inspects for defective parts, performs needed repairs by replacing, reworking, or refinish worn or damaged parts and components. Maintains records on preventive and unscheduled maintenance. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; Between the hours of 1400-0030 (2:00 pm - 12:30 am). Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Pre-employment physical required Subject to background/security investigation 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. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) 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 PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: Frequently handles objects weighing forty five (45) pounds and occasionally carries objects weighing forty five (45) pounds pounds and over for considerable distances. Required to push, pull, reach, walk, stand, crawl, kneel, bend, and working cramped positions over and under machinery of all @types for sustained periods of time. Work is usually performed inside areas that are adequately lighted, ventilated and heated. Floor and deck surfaces are sometimes uneven, oily, and slippery. Frequently exposed to moving objects and sharp edges with the possibility of cuts and bruises, and to noise and vibration of machines. Occasionally, climbs and works from ladders and staging, causing exposure to possibility of serious 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. The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate driver's license may be required. 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 (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). 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. 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. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Technical Practices Troubleshooting Without more than normal supervision IMPORTANT: 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. Education Additional Information Note: Per "Executive Order 14251: Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs", this position is no longer eligible for bargaining unit participation. 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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. 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. 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.
