Summary This position operates as an Electronics Mechanic located at the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, within the Engineering Department. He/she may be permanently located in Biloxi, MS or Pensacola, FL but may perform work at any of our outlying outpatient clinics. The purpose of the position is to install, modify, troubleshoot, maintain, test, calibrate, adjust, overhaul and repair a wide variety of highly complex integral electronic and electromechanical equipment. Responsibilities Duties: Performs as journeyman level Electronic Mechanic. Repairs and maintains electronics including fire alarm systems, nurse call systems, security systems and cameras. Troubleshoots, maintains, completes preventive maintenance, major and minor repairs, etc of secondary electrical equipment systems. Demonstrates an excellent knowledge of electrical field and fully understands the National Electrical Code. Diagnoses trouble and makes necessary repairs/adjustments down to the component level with minor supervision. Utilizes a broad knowledge of analog and digital electrical theory, electronics, and mechanisms. Performs work efficiently and in accordance with existing codes and directives. Performs preventive maintenance, repairs, and modifications to a variety of electronic equipment including nurse call, panic alarm, and camera systems. Interprets a variety of electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings, charts,specification, and electrical prints to properly troubleshoot and repair systems. Troubleshoots and repairs systems with minimal down time. Troubleshoots test equipment properly. Installs, tests, adjusts, and modify all @types of electronic and electrical equipment. Analyzes difficulties quickly, replaces or repairs and ensure work is performed efficiently in accordance with existing codes and directives. Works closely with Engineering Project Section to ensure all specifications, Federal, state, and local regulations, VA Regulations, NFPA, NEC, TJC, and OSHA are all met. Installs complete transformers and load centers, and constructs and builds additions to existing circuits. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm ( subject to changed based on agency needs) Position Description Title/PD#: Electronics Mechanic/PD03078A 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 Must pass pre-employment physical examination. 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) Possess a valid, unrestricted State driver's license. Must be able to independently operate Government Vehicle. Must provide clean driving record report from the DMV during the pre-employment process. 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, 08/10/2026. 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Electronics Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Ingenuity Test Equipment - Electronics Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment) Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics 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:The employee frequently lifts and carries, unassisted, items weighing up to 40 pounds. They are sometimes required to lift and carry items weighing more than 50 pounds with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. The work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping. Climbing and working in high places may be required. Some work may require the aid of magnifying lenses, eye loops, and microscopes to accomplish repairs on miniature components. Working Conditions: The employee typically works in well lighted, heated, and ventilated areas. Work is sometimes in high or confined spaces, under conditions of heat and cold and outside in inclement weather. The employee is exposed to the possibility of electric shock, burns from electrical or RF energy or hot solder, and cuts and bruises. Other hazards can include falling from heights, injuries from power equipment, high noise levels and damage to skin from cleaning fluids. Incumbent must be aware of all job specific health hazards and will wear the appropriate/required personal protective equipment (PPE). 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.
