Summary This position is located within the VA New Jersey Health Care System (VA NJHCS), under the responsibility of the Electric Shop within the Maintenance & Repair (M&R) Section of Facilities Management Service (FMS) located in Lyons, NJ. The work involves fabricating, overhauling, modifying, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining non-medical equipment located throughout the medical centers, primarily consisting of safety, security and communication systems. Responsibilities Additional duties include but not limited to: Troubleshoots and repairs defective electronic systems and equipment including intercom systems, nurse call systems, panic alarms, security alarm systems and fire alarm systems - also works on televisions, satellite systems, VCR's and CCTV's; Works from manufacturer's specifications, schematics, block diagrams, and technical orders; Determines the operation of circuits, locates the points from which to take readings, analyzes schematic layout and makes preliminary visual inspections and operational tests to determine components causing malfunctions or invalid readings; Makes repairs by replacing damaged, missing, burnt or faulty items; Sets up and operates computer controlled automatic test equipment to test and troubleshoot various components and assemblies of electronic equipment; Plans work required and sequence of operations to perform work; Prepares labor and material cost estimates on proposed jobs; Fabricates parts or assembly of systems from available parts and orders all electronic parts; Maintains shop records on inventory, equipment repairs, purchases, etc.; Updates computer database with regard to work orders, inventory, repair histories and vendors; Ensures ongoing preventive maintenance program; Assists and/or installs fire alarms; and, Performs all other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved 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 To qualify for this position you must meet the following requirements. Screen Out Element: You must have the ability to do the work of a Journeymen level Electronics Mechanic, WG-10, without more than normal supervision. This includes experience utilizing diagnostic techniques for electronic equipment and networked systems; applying problem solving techniques to resolve difficulties with equipment/systems; inspecting, maintaining, installing and repairing various systems (i.e. cable TV, fire alarms, PA systems, nurse call, etc.); and communicating and explaining work practices. Please note, your experience and job responsibilities must be detailed in your resume to receive credit AND PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: The work frequently requires lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds. Occasionally must lift objects up to 50 pounds with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. The work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping in a variety of cramped and awkward positions. Climbing and working in high places may be required. Some work may require the aid of magnifying lenses, eye loops, and microscopes to accomplish repairs on miniature components. 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: Electronics Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment) Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics 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.
