Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic

Summary

Purpose of this position is to install, maintain, monitor, repair, control and in some cases, fabricate the control portion of the Energy Monitoring and Control System (EMCS), related systems, and all other control systems at the Northern California Health Care System (NCHCS) under Facilities Management Service.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

06/21/2024 to 07/31/2024

• Salary

$34.92 - $40.69 per hour

• Pay scale & grade

WG 11

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Stockton, CA 1 vacancy

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

2606 Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic

• 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

CBSW-12451006-24-SEF

• Control number

796661000

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This job is open to

• Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

• The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation. CURRENT VHA EMPLOYEES ONLY

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Duties

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform installation, maintenance, repair, modification, and in some cases, fabrication of the highly diverse and very sophisticated control equipment, making up the components, assemblies and systems of the EMCS.

• Applies detailed knowledge of these components, assemblies, and systems to bypass (when necessary) certain components to the major portion of the EMCS system operational while performing the installation, repair, modification, or fabrication of some portion of the system.

• Knowledge of electronic solid state circuitry, the application of maintenance and troubleshooting techniques on varied devices, such as state of the art measurement techniques, optical, mechanical, electric and pneumatic devices and various types of self contained calibration systems is required.

• Required to have the ability to interpret complex multi-view drawings, sketches, wiring diagrams, electrical and electronic block diagrams, schematics, manufactures specifications, and other technical material to understand the construction of operation of the industrial controls and to isolate and troubleshoot malfunctions. Sometimes repairs or modifications are performed when blueprints and manufactures specifications are not available or incomplete.

• Uses both previously established and innovational techniques to determine the type of test and test equipment required to identify malfunction, interpret results, and determine applicable approach to the problem, both in maintenance and in making modification fabrications and additions to the system.

• Learns the methods in use for diagnosing various types of problems, making decisions, troubleshooting on a multitude of systems using information received from a console, engineering drawings, specifications and make various decisions on operating capabilities, efficiency, load shedding, and other highly technical decision.

Work Schedule: Full Time. 8:00pm-4:30pm.

Position Description Title/PD#: Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic/PD8798-0

Physical Requirements: Position requires a physical pre-placement exam. Frequently lifts, carries, or otherwise handles items weighting up to 40 pounds. Occasionally handles items that weight more, but assistance is usually available. Works in a sitting position for extended periods. Frequently stands, walks, bends, crouches, reaches, and stoops. Occasionally climbs and works in high places.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job

• Subject to a background/suitability investigation

• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required

• May serve a probationary period

• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.

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

Qualifications

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

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:

• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair

• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)

• Technical Practices

• 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

A supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

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. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. 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.

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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. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.

RESUME REMINDER

Your resume must include the following information for each job listed to be considered:

• Job title

• Duties (Be as detailed as possible.)

• Month & year start/end dates (e.g., June 2007 to April 2008)

• Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)