The incumbent performs all duties of the journeyman Locksmith and is assigned to the Carpenter Shop within the Maintenance and Operations section of Engineering Service. They perform complex tasks involved in building, repairing, overhauling, modifying, adapting, testing and installing a variety of locking and security devices typically found on doors, desk, compartments, mobile equipment, safes and other secured locations.

Duties

This position is covered by the NAGE bargaining unit. Per the Master Agreement, the Area of Consideration will be: First: Facility-wide (including remote offices under the facility, such as a CBOC) Second: VA-wide All others Duties of the Locksmith include, but not limited to: Performing visual and operational checks to locate trouble sources and determine best methods of correcting problems. Removing locks, disassembles, detects worn or damaged parts, i.e., broken springs, jammed pins, bent discs, broken tail pieces, rust and corrosion. Keying and rekeying locks by using standard key coding practices to conform to station policy and VA criteria. Insures absolute key control and carefully monitors the key accountability system in use. Maintaining Master Keying Plans for facility. Maintaining materials and full set of tools and equipment. Developing and maintaining a special key hardware system for use in special areas such as a mental health, meeting all special requirements for these areas. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30AM - 4:00PM Position Description Title/PD#: Locksmith/PD07506A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/11/2023. 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 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 EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.Technical 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: Required to be able to life 50 pounds and be physically able to walk, bend, stoop, stand and work in close spaces for long periods of time. Must have normal hearing and vision (with or without glasses) and posses good dexterity and coordination between hands and eyes. The incumbent works in a fully-secured lockshop containing all required tools, equipment and materials, and performs 60% of preliminary work there. The remainder of the time spent working is in the field, both indoors and outdoors. Exposed to possibility of cuts, abrasions, scrapes and bruises. Must wear shields for protection when operating key cutting machine and electric grinder. Observes all safety precautions.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Ralph H Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 109 Bee Street Charleston, SC 29401 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]