Electronic Industrial Controls

Summary

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

Duties

VISN 12 is committed to fostering and sustaining an environment which celebrates diversity, provides equitable opportunities for employment and promotion, and supports inclusiveness in our culture. Together, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that promote professional growth and teamwork, and are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. We embrace our differences as individuals and unite as a team toward a common goal: to serve our nation's Veterans. This Electronic Industrial Control Mechanic position is located in the Engineering Service at the Tomah VA Medical Center in Tomah, WI and is part of the VA's Great Lakes Health Care System in the Veteran's Integrated Service Network (VISN 12).The purpose of the work is to perform a variety of tasks related to the control, operation, programming, maintenance and management of the complex HVAC and refrigeration, building automation software and control systems. Major Duties: Creates or modifies programming sequences and control schemes for a wide variety of equipment through a building automation computer control system (BAS). Manages alarms and set points, to eliminate trouble calls and ensure system accuracy; utilizes system as a troubleshooting aid to isolate equipment or system faults and make necessary repairs. Experience and skill in using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, frequency counters, manometers, temperature sensors, hygrometers, anemometers, laser and fire systems test sets; traces signals in order to troubleshoot and isolate malfunctions to perform complete functional checks of subsystem and components. Skilled in the use of electronic and electrical test equipment, such as: multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal and pulse generators, meggers, ohmmeters, digital meters, high frequency and signal meters. Expertise with hands and power tools to perform the repairs and technical abilities to recommission systems or equipment prior to returning it to service. Cut, braze and solder piping, wiring and circuit boards. Troubleshooting systems through computerized network, schematics, equipment manuals or various testing methods on the actual equipment. Derives troubleshooting or testing methods using only available drawings, technical orders, or specifications. Work Schedule: Full-Time, M-F, 8:00 am - 16:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electronic Industrial Controls/PD253740 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 15 days of the closing date of this announcement. Your background must demonstrate experience and thorough knowledge of AC/DC electricity with the ability to select gauges and type of conductors' relays, wiring harnesses, motors, etc.; Skilled in the interpretation of installation and repair instructions that frequently describe only general applications for the various components rather than their interface with the other components of the specific system; Ability to arrange and install components, wiring, etc. in such a way to ensure proper and safe operation of systems.; Knowledge to serve as technical advisor and consultant to medical center clinical and engineering staff in the evaluation and design of systems and equipment to meet current and projected needs.; Knowledge of refrigeration cycles, heat transfer principles and complete knowledge of associated air conditioning components. 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. 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. 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 Screen Out Element for this position is: Ability to do the work of a Electronic Industrial Control Mechanic without more than normal supervision. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: 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/Working Conditions: The work is active, frequently requiring physical effort in lifting up to 40 pounds without assistance and over 40 pounds with assistance from other workers or weight handling equipment. Work assignments involve frequent standing, sitting, climbing of ladders, bending and working in cramped and awkward positions.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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. 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. Other 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. 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. 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/. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Financial disclosure not required. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.