Summary Serves as Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic of Facilities Management Service at the CW Bill Young Veterans Affairs Medical Center, assigned exclusively to the Energy Center (Boiler Plant and Chiller Plants 1 & 2) and reports directly to the Energy Center Shop Supervisor. The primary purpose of this position is to install, repair, modify, evaluate, and perform preventive maintenance and in-service training on a wide variety of complex electronically and pneumatically controlled equipment. Responsibilities Duties of the position include but are not limited to: Installs, maintains, repairs, modifies, evaluates, and performs preventive maintenance on complex electronic, pneumatic, electromechanical, digital, and programmable control systems regulating critical Boiler and Chiller Plant operations. Maintains and restores Environmental Monitoring and Control Systems (ECMS), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), combustion control systems, pressure and temperature control loops, pneumatic damper systems, alarm circuitry, and associated plant safety interlocks. Troubleshoots system-wide malfunctions involving multiple integrated subsystems using dual-trace oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, diagnostic software, laptop-based configuration tools, and complex wiring and logic schematics. Analyzes system interactions, identifies root cause failures, and determines corrective actions requiring sound technical judgment. Serves as the technical authority for industrial electronic control systems within the Energy Center. Researches, designs, modifies, installs, tests, and evaluates industrial electronic systems and subsystems to improve reliability and operational efficiency. Assists Boiler Plant operations during absences as directed by the Supervisor and coordinates shutdowns and maintenance scheduling to prevent interruption of critical utility services impacting patient care. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic/PD113060 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment 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 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 To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/16/2026. 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 Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment) 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. Physical Requirements: Requires considerable walking, standing, stooping, bending, and working in confined areas. May lift up to 45 pounds; heavier lifting requires material handling devices or assistance. Working Conditions: Work is performed in mechanical spaces and occasionally patient care areas. Exposure to noise, heat, cold, moving machinery, and other industrial hazards is possible. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required. Education 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.
