The Locksmith position is located in the Carpentry Shop, Operation & Maintenance Section, of Facility Management Service, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VA Caribbean Healthcare System, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Duties

Duties will include, but may not be limited to the following: Coordinates with Service Chiefs of Facility Management (FMS) and Police to discuss special locking requirements and determine suitable locks to be utilized in solving security problems. Improvises trade techniques to adapt locking mechanisms for uses to which they were not specifically designed, to hamper or prevent the use of standard neutralization techniques. Makes difficult judgments and decisions when modifying and reworking locking devices for special security objectives. Determine if locking devices have been tampered with. Makes independent judgments in determining work sequence, selection and use of trade tools, and techniques applied. Provides technical assistance and guidance to other staff at any location. Performs visual and operational checks to locate trouble sources and determine best methods of correcting problems. Removes locks, disassembles, identifies worn or damaged parts, i.e., broken springs, jammed pins, bent discs, broken tail pieces, rust and corrosion. Lubricates and cleans parts, straightens bent parts, replaces broken parts, reassembles, tests and reinstalls devices. Investigates and troubleshoots locking mechanisms that interrelate with equipment such as monitors, alarms, timing mechanisms, sensors and other equipment in complete security or surveillance systems. Disassembles lock, closely inspects for tool marks, abrasions, and misarranged parts which indicate the possibility of tampering. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1:00PM - 9:30PM Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have the following: ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position. and Experience: having the ability to do the work of a Locksmith without more than normal supervision, this includes: possess in-depth knowledge of neutralization techniques when conducting investigations to determine if locking devices have been tampered with; having a broad knowledge of functions and capabilities of commercially manufactured locking devices, as well as their working interrelationships with a variety of equipment such as monitors, the locking mechanisms of alarms, timing mechanisms, sensors and other related items which make up a complete security or surveillance system in order to provide management with recommendations regarding the most suitable locks to be used in solving specific security problems; applying a thorough knowledge of internal structure and operating characteristics of a wide range of makes, models, and types of common mechanical locking devices and of their working interrelationships with related components comprising the locking systems, including troubleshooting, maintenance and repair; selects appropriate materials considering such factors as needed strength and hardness, machining characteristics, environmental factors, and the extent to which the materials used could complicate or hamper the use of standard neutralization techniques; Must be able to rework and refinish substitute parts and fabricating parts to close fit. Must coordinate work with medical center personnel and/or other Engineering shops of diverse crafts. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: The Locksmith position seldom requires lifting or carrying of items weighing in excess of seven (7Kg) kilograms, fifteen (15lbs) pounds. Frequently stands, stoops, bends, kneels and works in awkward positions when installing and opening locks and emergency exit hardware on site. May be required to lift security containers weighing up to twenty-three (23Kg) kilograms, fifty (50lbs) pounds and heavier weights with assistance. AND WORK CONDITIONS: The work is normally done inside in areas that are well lighted, heated and ventilated. Occasionally work is done outside in inclement weather or in areas that are drafty and poorly lighted. The Locksmith is exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes and bruises. Exposure to the possibility of burns while using acetylene torches, brazing torches, and soldering irons. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Technical PracticesTroubleshootingUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervision 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address San Juan VA Medical Center 10 Calle Casia San Juan, PR 00921 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]