Summary The position is located at the Western North Carolina VA Healthcare System (WNCVAHCS) in Asheville, NC and is assigned to the Facilities Management Service (FMS). The Electronics Industrial Controls Mechanic receives general work-related instructions or assignments; and is directly supervised by the Operations Supervisor. This position primarily conducts duties at the WNCVAHCS, but at times may be required to travel to the WNC Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) in the catchment area. Responsibilities The Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic performs duties which include but are limited to: Working on complex equipment such as computerized Energy Management Systems (EMS); understanding phases of computer operations, outlying sensors, and transducers that provide feedback to the computer; Maintaining and calibrating EMS support equipment of high complexity through electronic and pneumatic devices such as controller with unit/unit communications, programmable control modules, water temperature sensors, electronic- to-pneumatic transducers, electronic relays, current sensing relays, and pressure relays; Servicing pneumatic, hydraulic, and digital controls; Performing testing and balancing of the chilled water and HVAC systems to existing systems; and Making necessary adjustments to balance air and water distribution systems. Performs other duties, as assigned. Work Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm M-F Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Position Description Title/PD#: Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic/PD045129 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 (Re-Verification) Pre-employment physical may be 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 identification 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, 06/08/2026. 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 Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic) 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: Performance of duties require considerable walking, standing, bending, and lifting of weights up to 50 pounds. Incumbent must have good color perception and have sufficient dexterity of fingers to be able to insert and adjust small fragile parts in the equipment serviced. Working Conditions: Most work is performed inside; however, incumbent is always subject to safety hazards such as electrical shock and burns from high pressure steam lines. Also, incumbent may be exposed to outside weather conditions common to this area. Other hazards include falls from ladders and moving equipment; exposure to cleaning fluid, asbestos, dust hazardous particles, and abrasions. Education Additional Information 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.
