This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6) at the VA Medical Center (VAMC), Hampton VAMC, in the Maintenance and Repair Section of Engineering Service.

Duties

Performs extensive control work such as checking, adjusting, installing, and modifying electronic, electric, and pneumatic controls as necessary to maintain proper control, which requires extensive knowledge of system design and operation. Required to maintain, install, hook-up, modify design parameters, write computer programs, put into operation all types of A/C systems, operate and repair refrigeration, and air conditioning equipment. Recognize the causes of faulty equipment and be able to make necessary repairs and modifications to achieve desired operations, if necessary. Diagnoses trouble or defects in sensors, field cabinets, control consoles, electronic control boards in motor control centers, and determines corrective action. Disconnects and dismantles electronic controlled instruments as necessary and corrects trouble or defects by adjusting, repairing, or replacing parts or units. Required to maintain building Automation Systems operating correctly. Performs the above duties with little or no supervision during the regular administrative work week and may occasionally be assigned to a shift during a personnel shortage of A/C plant operators and A/C equipment mechanics. Have the capability of troubleshooting data base problems from a remote location with the use of a personal computer and modem hook-up. Performs normal repetitive functions of operations, observations, inspections, tests, repairs and preventive maintenance on the Air Conditioning Plant and the Boiler Plant as per standing shift orders and daily operation orders. Controls and operates, thru the Control Center functional components of each of the following: mechanical exhaust systems, auxiliary air conditioning systems for standby/supplemental cooling, heated and chilled water circulating systems. Responsible for starting or stopping of selected motor driven equipment, controlling key temperatures, pressures, humidity and other mechanical conditions, utilizing the computerized control reheat system. Complete all task work in accordance with required specifications and use a variety of standard mechanical and basic electrical processes. Makes chemical test of water systems for the Boiler Plant and Air Conditioning Plant. Make adjustments to water by adding chemicals or blow down to maintain proper and effective water treatment. Works with electrical circuits from 240 volts to 24 volts. Subject to call back for emergency repairs of equipment. Support other utilities shops as need arises. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7am - 3:30pm. Must have the flexibility to work outside the normal tour of duty which may include weekends and holidays. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic/PD028150 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/01/2023. 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: 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 eligible applicants are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)TroubleshootingUse and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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: The incumbent's daily duties consist of climbing, working in cramped positions, and restricted spaces, and moving and lifting heavy objects and equipment in the repairing and installation of A/C equipment. Incumbent, in making repairs and installations, works from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms. Equipment is located in hard-to-reach places and stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling are frequently performed for long periods of time in making repairs. 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/.

Contacts

• Address Hampton VA Medical Center 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton, VA 23667 US
• Name: Tanisha Ward
• Phone: 0000000000
• Email: [email protected]