About the Position: Serves as a Lead Electronics Technician (Biomedical) advisor and consultant to MEDCoE staff in the purchase of new equipment, and modification of systems, located at U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Duties

Independently plans and carries out assignments in conformance with accepted policies and practices. Evaluates new pieces of medical equipment from various manufacturers for possible purchase, advising staff and clinicians on the maintainability, suitability, compatibilities, and adaptability of the new equipment. Understanding of integrated systems designs to determine whether items are compatible with existing utilities and existing equipment/components. Perform complex testing to obtain and analyze data that is difficult and requires some judgment to interpret, evaluate, and produce proper results. Handle and/or insure proper disposal of hazardous material(s). Prepares instructional material and conducts training in the procedures, techniques and methods of operating, testing, and calibrating medical systems for MEDCoE personnel.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is designated as moderate risk involving Public Trust. Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation including a credit check to determine suitability for Federal employment and/or the position.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential".
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 60 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APostal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique AuthoritiesPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includesin-depth understanding of related engineering theory, equipment design, and engineering techniques. Experience performing installation, maintenance, operation, and testing duties; employing unique and specially designed precision instruments; maintaining one-of-a-kind equipment, custom equipment, developmental equipment, or equipment which is continually being modified; and completes moderately difficult and complex survey work. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). OR Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or electronics technology, OR (b) 3 years of study in an accredited (by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET)) curriculum in electronics, OR (c) a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree that included major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses, such as, engineering, physical science, technology, or mathematics. At least 12 of the 24 semester hours must have been in electronics courses. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Computers and ElectronicsElectronics EngineeringTeaching OthersTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-08).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address FR-APF-W3VZAA US ARMY TRADOC MEDICAL COE DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk