There are two positions located in the Electronic Section of the Engineering Service at VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System - Castle Point VA Medical Center (1) in Wappingers Falls, NY and Franklin Delano Roosevelt Hospital (1) in Montrose, NY. The Electronics Technician is responsible for converting theoretical ideas of engineers into practical approaches for the modification or development of units or electronic devices in support of complex electronic systems.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** The Electronics Technician is responsible for the working condition of computer and computer support equipment for the medical center, which includes all phases of maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, relocation, operation, and testing of min computers, microcomputers, personal computers, video display terminals, word processing stations and systems, peripheral computer equipment (printers, disk drives, modems, etc.), cable connections, data transmission lines, and computer to peripheral interfaces to support the electronic systems at the campuses such as the card access system, camera system, overhead paging system, nurse call system, HVAC/R system and checkpoint system. Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Assisting in the acquisition of new computer and communication equipment Performing tests on computer equipment using diagnostic software, identifying and rectifying improper environmental conditions for computer equipment, designing, constructing and/or testing any specialized electronic equipment Assisting Electronic Engineering Section staff in the repair and maintenance of computer based medical equipment Serving as an electronic technician responsible for the maintenance and installation of non-medical and limited medical equipment and systems throughout the facility and the CBOCs Inspecting and evaluating new systems upon receipt to determine that all government safety regulations, manufactures specifications and contract requirements are met Resolving design and installation problems with contract and other personnel and writing technical reports on projects, special Investigations or studies Serving a contracting officer representative for various contracts affecting the section Developing and designing modification to equipment to Improve efficiency Assisting in the development of preventative maintenance procedures and determining the frequency of inspection Responsible for calibration and performance of entire complex inter connected PC systems and subsystems Initiating, maintaining and reviewing inventories in order to produce a list of needed parts and to insure a constant supply of commonly used parts Is available Providing supervisor with the proper purchasing information from manufactures listing of parts or other sources and the information regarding the quality of vendor contracted services Advising the supervisor as to the placement and utility requirements of new equipment to ensure proper installation Reviewing technical publications provided by organizations that develop technical standard, to keep abreast of changes in standards, codes and hazard reports Ensuring industry and VA accepted repair practices are utilized Performing other related duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 08:00 a.m. to 04:30 p.m. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

The following are minimum requirements for appointment as an Electronics Technician in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), which all applicants must met. Specialized Experience (GS-11): You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (i.e., GS-10). Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: (a) Work as a technician, instructor, inspector, or mechanic (civilian or military) that showed progression in theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic theory, and of the characteristics, function, operation, and capabilities of a variety of types of electronic equipment. This experience must have included the use of schematic diagrams, a variety of test equipment, and the application of appropriate electronic formulas involved in such duties as testing, troubleshooting, modifying, designing, calibrating, installing, maintaining, repairing, constructing, developing, and instructing on electronic equipment, or similar functions; OR (b) Experience in developing policies, standards, and procedures for maintenance, installation, or similar functions, provided the work clearly shows that the applicant applied a specialized knowledge of the theories and principles of a variety of electronic systems or equipment. (CLEAR DETAILS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must show complete information for each job entry, such as beginning and ending dates of employment, duties performed, and/or total hours worked per week.) You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Computers and ElectronicsElectronicsTechnical CompetenceTroubleshooting (Electronic Equipment) IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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. Physical Requirements: The work includes recurring lifting of light to moderately heavy items weighing less than 50 pounds. The incumbent works with electricity and runs the risk of shock. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

IMPORTANT: There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Franklin Delano Roosevelt Hospital 2094 Albany Post Road Montrose, NY 10548 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]