Summary You will serve as a ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS MECHANIC in the NAVFACMIDLANT, FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT BRANCH of NAVFAC ENGINEERING CMD MID-ATLANTIC. Responsibilities You will install, overhaul, repair, and modify electronically controlled industrial systems, including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Direct Digital Controls (DDC), to ensure maximum system reliability and efficiency. You will interpret complex engineering drawings, electrical and electronic schematics, logic diagrams, and mechanical drawings to trace signal flows and troubleshoot malfunctions. You will perform pretest, operational, and final testing, tuning, and calibration on complex electronic systems using specialized equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers. You will debug, edit, create, and install programs, software, and firmware for industrial control devices utilizing Niagara AX, Lon, and BACnet protocols while monitoring for IT security breaches. You will administer the Operations Center, maintain pass-down event logs, and perform preventive maintenance in varied indoor and outdoor physical environments while adhering to strict safety and environmental regulations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1) Demonstrates ability to operate and repair various HVAC and power distribution DDC systems; 2) Uses engineering schematics, knowledge of front-end software, computer generated graphics, database information and a wide array of sophisticated DDC programs to determine system operation; and 3) Demonstrates superior ability to perform full range of HVAC DDC related skills. Experienced in troubleshooting DDC control on HVAC related system, equipment, and components. Knowledgeable of various HVAC systems and functions. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process, you may opt in to make your resume available to hiring managers filling similar positions in the local commuting area. Job requirements-such as security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure, or bargaining unit status-may differ by organization and position. Some hiring managers may also offer relocation reimbursement or recruitment incentives, depending on funding and policy. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application:?1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Moderate lifting up to 40 pounds is required. If a heavier lift is required, it must not be attempted without assistance. Must be able to work at a rapid pace for a short period of time. Occasionally required to perform work by stooping, bending, and reaching while in cramped and uncomfortable positions and by walking, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolds to perform work at various heights. Normal vision is required. Some work is performed outdoors with exposure to weather. Conditions vary between pleasant areas and rooftops, equipment rooms, under buildings, and confined spaces. Work may occur in high-noise areas requiring hearing protection, as well as very hot or cold, poorly lit, or poorly ventilated spaces-sometimes for an entire shift. The incumbent may encounter fumes, dust, dirt, grease, oil, and risks such as scrapes, cuts, bruises, burns, electric shock, and eye hazards.
