Electrical Equipment Repairer

Summary

The Electrical Equipment Repairer

• Wheelchair Technician position is located within the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service of the VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System in Aurora, CO. The incumbent of this position is independently responsible for the testing, diagnosis, preventive maintenance, and repair of scooters, walkers and all wheelchairs both manual and power issued to our Veterans.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

06/25/2024 to 07/03/2024

• Salary

$29.52 - $34.41 per hour

• Pay scale & grade

WG 9

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Aurora, CO 1 vacancy

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

25% or less

• You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

2854 Electrical Equipment Repairer

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Other

• Drug test

No

• Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

• Announcement number

CBSU-12451148-24-LEB

• Control number

797199800

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This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

• Federal employees

• Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

• Federal employees

• Excepted service

Current excepted service federal employees.

• Individuals with disabilities

• Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

• Land & base management

Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

• Military spouses

• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

• Veterans

Clarification from the agency

First consideration to current permanent VA ECHCS employees.

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Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the testing, diagnosis, preventive maintenance, and repair of scooters, walkers and all wheelchairs both manual and power issued to the veterans by Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS).

• Uses voltmeters, ohmmeters, field multi-meters, circuit testers and battery chargers according to interpretation in the technical orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembled and non-assembled micro-switches, multi-control switches to manufactures specifications.

• Energizes, adjusts and tests new manual/power wheelchairs; scooters and walkers before Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service issues it to the clinician.

• Adjusts the various electronic controls used by the head, chin or hand to navigate the equipment.

• Fabricates parts for special applications to manual and power wheelchairs, scooters, or walkers and adjusts the restrictive devices such as belts, straps and postural supports for maximum benefit to the patient of a motorized wheelchair or scooter;

• Repair, modify, assemble and test a variety of electrical equipment for DC motors on a wide assortment of electrical wheelchairs.

• Independent diagnosis and repair of electrical equipment that contain electronic components.

• Check and repair gears and clutches when necessary, also replace and repair items such as brushes, seals, bearings or armatures.

• Perform specific checks to measure resistance, voltage, and capacity using a wide range of automatic test equipment (ATE) and other specialized test equipment, performing both the pretest and the final checkout of electrical equipment.

• Attends Clinic Team meetings in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service or Spinal Cord Injury Service to assist in developing appropriate wheelchair prescriptions by evaluating, and making recommendations to physicians and therapists regarding wheelchair modifications that would assist the Spinal Cord Injured to move about as independently as possible.

• Maintain an inventory of all wheelchair parts, manual and electric to properly and timely repair the equipment for the veterans.

• Determine whether the cost of the repair exceeds the cost of the equipment. If the repair is not feasible, the incumbent will recommend replacement of the equipment.

• Determines when to condemn a wheelchair for safety issues

• Maintains records of repairs completed, documenting materials used, cost, labor and time.

Work Schedule: Full time; Monday

• Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Position Description Title/PD#: Electrical Equipment Repairer/PD11392-A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

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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

• You may be required to serve a probationary period

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Pre-employment physical required

• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/03/2024.

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

• Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)

• Ability to Use Electrical Drawings

• Knowledge of Electrical Equipment

• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)

• Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices

• 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: Incumbent will be required to perform maintenance, repairs, and cleaning which require bending and stooping for prolonged periods of time. Assist veterans and others with loading and unloading wheelchairs delivered to the wheelchair repair shop for repairs. Lifts and carries lead-acid batteries. Often lifts and carries items weighing more than 50lbs. Work is performed in the wheelchair repair shop of the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service. OSHA safety regulations must be followed regarding the equipment used and the shop environment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit or 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.

Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

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.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Financial disclosure not required.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.