The position performs all duties of a journeyman Locksmith and is assigned to the Carpenter Shop within the Maintenance and Operations Section of Engineering Service.

Duties

Duties include: Performs complex tasks involved in building, repairing, overhauling, modifying, adapting, testing and installing a variety of locking and security devices typically found on doors, desks, compartments, mobile equipment, safes and other secured locations. Oversees a computerized system of records. Reviews drawings/blueprints provided to determine each type of lock for new construction projects. Selects appropriate materials considering such factors as strength needed and hardness, machining characteristics, environmental factors, and the extent to which the materials used could complicate or hamper the use of standard neutralization techniques. Uses small hand tools such as files, tweezers, tension wrenches, as well as the adjustment and use of powered tools common to the trade such as key duplicating and coding machines, grinders and stamping machines. Conducts investigations to determine if locking devices have been tampered with. Discusses special locking requirements and determines suitable locks to be used in solving security problems. Performs visual and operational checks to locate trouble sources and determine best methods of correcting problems. Maintains blank keys of all known locking devices, cuts keys required for issue and replacement as required. Ensures absolute key control and monitors the key accountability system in use. Generates electronic reports, lock, key audits, and maintain electronic records. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Position Description Title/PD#: Locksmith/PD06163O Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized This position is covered by AFGE bargaining unit. Per the AFGE Master Agreement, the Area of Consideration will be: 1st Area of Consideration - current permanent Alexandria VA Health Care System employees including satellites; 2nd Area of Consideration - current permanent Veterans Healthcare Administration employees; 3rd Area of Consideration - current permanent VA Nationwide employees; 4th Area of Consideration - All Other Status Applicants.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/21/2023. 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Measuring InstrumentsTechnical PracticesTroubleshootingUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervision 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:Physical Effort Position is required to be able to lift 50 pounds and walks, bends, stoops, stands and works in close spaces for long periods of time. Working Conditions Position works in a fully-secured lockshop containing all required tools, equipment and materials, and performs 60% of preliminary work therein. The remainder of the time is 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Alexandria VA Medical Center 2495 Shreveport Highway Pineville, LA 71360 US
• Name: Cynthia Rowe
• Phone: 717-205-7996
• Email: [email protected]