This position is located in Walla Walla, WA with the Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center. Locksmiths adjust, troubleshoot, repair and install a wide variety of commercially manufactured locking devices including combination locks. The locksmith perform the full repair cycle of locating trouble, disassembly, repair, cleaning, reassembly, and reinstallation of a wide variety of makes and models of locking devices.

Duties

Independently plan techniques to be used and apply judgment in the selection of tools and accepted trade practices to troubleshoot and neutralize lockouts. Make operational tests to determine the extent and location of malfunctions, repair, replace or fabricate defective parts. Apply a thorough knowledge of the full range of locking devices, hinges, door assemblies, door closers, and door operators and their parts in order to select substitute parts which would be suitable for use in repairing and fabricating devices to meet special security objectives. Perform the full installation and repair cycle on commercially manufactured locking devices, as well as participate reworking of locks to improve or provide new structural or functional capabilities. Skilled in planning and laying out their work, as well as reshaping, finishing parts and fabricating parts to close fits. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00-4:30 Position Description Title/PD#: Locksmith/PD803310 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/30/2023. 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: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision. 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 SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)TroubleshootingUse of Measuring Instruments 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: Some work is performed in shop areas where the worker is exposed to moderate or high noise levels from operating machinery, grinders, drills, and hazards associated with locksmithing and related power equipment. When working at job sites work is occasionally done outside in bad weather or in areas that are drafty and poorly lighted. Incumbent may be exposed to the hazards of working on and around scaffolds and ladders. They are subject to cuts, bruises, and scrapes. They use protective devices such as ear plugs, safety glasses, respirators, and gloves

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Jonathan M Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center 77 Wainwright Drive Walla Walla, WA 99362 US
• Name: Delilah Black
• Phone: 215-823-5800 X6491
• Email: [email protected]