Summary The position located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS), a complexity level facility. The primary purpose of the position is to perform the duties of a Working Leader who, as a regular and recurring part of their job and on a substantially full time and continuing basis, lead three or more workers. Responsibilities Install, modify, overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex electronics equipment of numerous complex integral components. Maintain, test, and repair directional finding systems. Maintain, test, and repair systems consisting of RF monitor and test group equipment, high power amplifier units, frequency generation equipment, intermediate frequency link amplifier (IFLA) and low noise equipment, and tracking equipment such as demodulators, receiver controls and status panels, down converters, signal data translators, RF translators, antenna control panels, servo power supplies, and antenna position and status panels. Maintain, repair, install and make operational checks on a variety of complex equipment and complete systems. Conduct training sessions designed to update, improve, or upgrade the knowledge and skills of others. Select, modify , and use various instructional methods and techniques. Obtain textbooks, magazines, bulletins, charts, educational and instructional media, directives, and other training materials for use during training sessions, and developing training materials as needed. Show others proper trade techniques and practices, and explaining safety precautions to be followed in setting up machinery and equipment, and giving instruction in the use of layout techniques, power tools, materials, measuring devices, precision instruments, and safety devices. Make class and outside work assignments consistent with daily lesson plans, scheduling practical exercises to accommodate time limitations, and monitoring class work to ascertain progress. Evaluate the progress of workers in terms of such factors as interest, cooperation, assimilation of basic fundamental and theory, and practical application of work methods. Relay work instructions received from supervisor to unit workers (Electronic Mechanics (WG-2604-11) and Electricians (WG-2805-10/11). Coordinate with supervisor to ensure proper, current technical data are available. Arrange for required plans, blueprints, materials, tools, and needed stock is obtained from supply locations. Monitor use of parts, components, and new materials for proper application and handling. Enforce safety rules and procedures are follows to maintain a safe and clean work environment. Work Schedule: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 7:00am to 3:30pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not authorized Position Description Title/PD#: Electronics Mechanic Leader/PD13007O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized 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 To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/30/2026. 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 Ingenuity Lead or Supervise Test Equipment - Electronics Troubleshooting (Electrical) 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/Working Conditions: Make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, man lifts, and other hard-to-reach places. This requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries tools, equipment, and parts weighing up to 20 pounds and, less often, up to 40 pounds. Occasionally lifts or moves with assistance, moderately heavy objects weighing more than 40 pounds 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.
