Summary This position is located at the Alexandria Veterans Affairs Medical Center and has been placed on the National Historic Register with five Community Based Out-Patient Clinics. The work requires consideration of old and new construction methods for our many buildings and requires covering many buildings with current and future security needs and convenience. With over 100 acres of grounds the camera system is a must for safety 24 hours a day. Responsibilities Duties include, but are not limited to: Independently installs, modifies, overhauls, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electronic equipment of moderate complexity or a system of limited complexity. Determines the operation of the circuits, locates the points from which to take readings, analyze the schematic layout and make preliminary visual inspections and operational tests to determine components causing malfunctions or invalid readings. Makes repairs by replacing damaged, missing, burnt or faulty items. Independently diagnose, repair all mechanical issues, oil changes, fluid leaks, preventive maintenance, starting and running issues, power loss issues, and maintain diesel emergency generators around facility in key areas for patient care criteria. Assembling items with a wide variety of joining techniques such as miters, rabbets, dados, biscuit, and mortise and tenon, and using glues and adhesives to secure wood pieces, veneers, and counter tops. Maintains various @types of locking systems such as the Best Lock Security System and combination locks. Installs and maintains electrified locking devices such as mortise locks, cylindrical locks, cabinet locks, rim locks, panic exit devices, etc. Interpreting drawings, blueprints, and specifications and determining the layout and work sequences of work to be completed. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility Position Description Title/PD#: Electronics Mechanic/PD059640 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Total Rewards: WMC Total Rewards - PowerApps 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) Driver's License Requirement: Must possess a valid state issued driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. (Please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. You will be required to show your valid driver's license at the time of your interview.) 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, 04/27/2026. 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 Test Equipment - Electronics Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment) Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics 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/Working Conditions: Must have normal or corrected to normal hearing and vision. Frequent strenuous physical demands are present in all functions and is not limited to lifting and carrying of 50 lbs. Regular color vision and finger dexterity is required for identification of wire color strands for IT terminations. Daily duties require considerable walking, stair climbing, ladder and scaffold climbing, standing, stooping, bending, stretching, reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, working off high ladders, scaffolds, wearing of harnesses and respirators, as well as heavy lifting and strenuous exertion for extending amounts of time as required by the work. Work in all series require the wearing of steel toed boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and some specialized PPE. Work is performed inside and outside of buildings, well-lit and under safe, adequately ventilated conditions. Exposure to high and low ambient temperatures, drafts, equipment noise, paint fumes, spray mist, dust, dirt, chemicals, cuts, bruises, broken bones, and noxious fumes is common. Wearing of uncomfortable protective equipment and clothing is occasionally necessary. Exposure to asbestos and lead based paint, as well as other toxins, is of daily concern with buildings of the age. Extreme temperatures are a factor as some equipment is located in attics and basements or on parking lot pole lights. 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.
