THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (BIOMEDICAL MAINTENANCE), Position Description Number T5863000 and is part of the PA Combined Support Maintenance Shop East, National Guard. 1 or more Position(s) may be hired against this Announcement. Duty Location is CSMS East, Annville, PA

Duties

As a EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (BIOMEDICAL MAINTENANCE), GS-1670-12, you will revise preventative maintenance and calibration cycles based on Army guidance, regulations, manufacturers' literature, and local conditions. Serve as the automated maintenance system manager for the maintenance operation to include all data files and reports that pertain to medical maintenance services and equipment readiness within the area of responsibility. Develop and update standard operating procedures, system level procedures and work instructions as required, and explains work requirements, methods, policies, and procedures. Repair electronic, pneumatic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical medical equipment to include troubleshooting, identifying source of problem(s), and replacement of defective printed circuitboard(s), discrete component(s) or other parts as appropriate. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for this NG Title 5 excepted service position.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• Employee will be required to wear and use personal protective equipment as required and provided by the employer.

Qualifications

APPOINTMENT STATUS: EXCEPTED This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Bargaining Position AOC A: NG Employees working at the location specified. AOC B: NG Employees of the Pennsylvania National Guard. AOC C: Open to the public. Supervisor for this position is MAJ Jennifer Renninger. *NOTE: Accessioning into this position is contingent upon verification of Tier 1 Security Clearance. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience with biomedical equipment standards, patient safety parameters, and regulatory requirements outlined in Federal and state guidelines, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Health Care Facilities Handbook (applies to medical equipment and the medical environment), applicable Army guidance and regulations, applicable Code of Federal Regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) guidelines, Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) information, Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs), and original manufacturers' literature. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Application must indicate at least 36 months experience on both field and sustainment level medical equipment service requirements. Experience with the functional acceptability of equipment, validity of testing procedures and data, and legality of operation of the equipment within manufacturer-specified parameters. Experience with providing technical support for medical equipment in order to maintain and improve the quality of health care for readiness of soldiers, in a natural disaster or in a deployed environment. QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled. PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is a diverse team of professionals who strengthen our commonwealth by serving our veterans and partners while preparing military personnel to safeguard our way of life. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

Education

There is no educational substitute for this position.

Contacts

• Address PA Combined Support Maintenance Shop East Building 10-102 Ft Indiantown Gap Annville, PA 17003-5002 US
• Name: HRO Staffing Pennsylvania
• Phone: 717-861-8564
• Email: [email protected]