Summary The VA Long Beach Healthcare System is hiring one (1) Electronics Mechanic Leader for the Engineering Service. The incumbent is a critical member of the Electronics Unit. Reports directly to the supervisor of Electronics Unit. The location of this position is in Long Beach, California. Welcome to VA Long Beach Tibor Rubin - History Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to: The incumbent is a working leader who leads the following employees in performing work: Electronics Mechanic/Fire Alarm Technician, Electronics Mechanics, Electricians. In addition to the permanent positions listed above, incumbent may lead any or all of the following: Compensated Work Therapy Program participants, Work Study Students, Incentive Therapy Program participants, Vocational Rehabilitation Program participants, High School Student volunteers, and temporary employees. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Pass on instructions received from a supervisor to other workers and projects started. Work along with other employees and set the pace. Demonstrate proper work methods. Inform the supervisor on the status and progress of work. Assure that needed plans, blueprints, materials and/or tools are available. Obtain needed information or decisions from supervisors as needed. Maintain a current knowledge and answer employee questions on procedures, policies, and/or written instructions i.e., work orders. Evenly distribute work to assigned employees. Assure that safety rules are followed. Update supervisor on overall work operations and/or work-related problems. Assist install, modify, overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot and/or repair complex electronics equipment. Lift, carry and set up tools, equipment and/or parts that weight up to 40 pounds. Perform all preventative maintenance i.e., operational checks, repair, layout installation, troubleshooting, tracing on all new and existing electrical systems, electrical generators and/or fire suppression systems. Install, maintain and repair electrical equipment in accordance with CFR 19910.331-5 and/or the National Electric Code (NEC). Install and troubleshoot i.e., meters, load centers, circuit breakers, equipment controls, lighting and power outlets, disconnects, solenoids, relays and/or lighting fixtures. Bend and install EMT, rigid, flex and/or PVC conduits for installation of electric systems. Apply the National Electric Code (NEC) to projects to select the correct materials and/or methods for an installation or repair. Determine the proper operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems equipment and controls. Plan and lay out the routing, placement, @type and size of wire. Locate distribution panels, boxes, circuits, fixtures, transformers and other electrical devices. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday thru Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized. PD - # 13880A Electronics Mechanic Lead Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job 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 Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required 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 or 2-year trial 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 or trial 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: Incumbent works not only at a work bench but will be required to make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and in hard-to-reach places. This requires him to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Incumbent frequently lifts, carries, and sets up tools, equipment, and parts that weight up to 40 pounds. Occasionally, lifts and carries items that weight up to 50 pounds. Incumbent must have full visual perception of color. 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Use Hand and Power Tools (Electronics) Ingenuity (Ability to Suggest and Apply New Methods) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Theory of Electronics Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment) Use of Test Equipment: Electronics 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 No education requirement. Additional Information 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.
