Do you have experience with electronic precision measurement equipment, complex electronic sensing and control systems, or performing operational tests in a power plant setting? Are you ready to step into a leadership role overseeing other electronic industrial controls mechanic? If so, consider joining the NIH Office of Research Facilities (ORF), Division of Technical Resources (DTR). For more information, visit the DTR website

Duties

As an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic Leader, you will: Provide knowledge and technical guidance in performing technical and mechanical tasks on electronic industrial controls at the NIH Central Utility Plant. Use comprehensive knowledge of shop and trade techniques to solve problems related to testing environment, interference from frequency generating equipment, location and density of circuitry, and other troubleshooting difficulties. Maintain advanced precision measurement equipment, instruments, and instrumentation systems such as in-situ oxygen analyzers, vibration monitors and combustion gas analyzers. Lead the performance of operational testing functions on existing systems and equipment. Develop changes to schematics, drawings, and maintenance procedures for use by lower-grade employees. Coordinate efforts with technical and professional personnel on changes to equipment and operating specifications.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• The selectee must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle license.
• This is an Emergency Essential position. Please see the Additional Information section.
• This position requires night shifts, regular or rotational shifts, holiday hours, weekends.
• This position has on-call or call-back requirements.
• If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
• If selected, you will be covered by a bargaining unit (union).

Qualifications

You will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most positions performing trades, crafts and labor work, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position. The approved job elements for this occupation are listed as follows: 1. Ability to lead or supervise 2. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. 3. Use of Test Equipment: Electronics 4. Theory of Electronics 5. Ability to use hand and power tools (electronics) 6. Ingenuity (Ability to suggest and apply new methods). You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12465085

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: William Bryan
• Phone: 301-435-3660
• Email: [email protected]