This position is located at the Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Central Virginia VA Healthcare System, Richmond, Virginia. This position serves as a Maintenance Mechanic Locksmith within the Engineering Section of the Fredericksburg Health Care Center (FxHCC). The primary duties of the position are repairing, overhauling, modifying, testing, and installing a variety of locking devices.

Duties

Duties and responsibilities for this position include, but not limited to the following: Performs all duties of a journeyman Locksmith. Performs complex tasks involved in building, repairing, overhauling, modifying, adapting, testing, and installing a variety of locking and security devices typically found on doors, windows, narcotic boxes, medicine and file cabinets, lockers, laundry chutes, electric panels, padlocks, burglar alarms, special locks used in detention areas, x-ray developing, and other areas where due to unusual conditions the area must be made secure temporarily or for an indefinite length of time. Responsible for the FxHCC Locksmith Program including data entry and updating key information into space files. maintains a file of locksmith supply literature and informs supervisor of supply reorder needs. Determines the appropriate quantity and types of locks, parts, tools, and key blanks to stock. Maintains a complete record of each lock and updates daily posting all changes. Fabricates keys from patterns or by code equipment. Responsible for installing and maintaining electronic locking systems, like digitally encoded key systems for example, the Marlock brand security system. Must have the ability to use software packages to various lock systems including those on med carts and security locking systems. Responsible for the training and development of Key Control Programs for all Key Control Representatives. Responsible for operating a computerized system of records. Conducts training on the Key Control System and required Computerized System Records. Works closely with management at all levels concerning security of keying issues and to determine the most suitable locks to be used in throughout the Fredericksburg Health Care Center. Establish and maintain the Key Control System for the FxHCC Engineering Section. Work also includes duplicating and cutting keys, the keying and combination of locking mechanisms and the management of the key control system for the FxHCC. Cuts all keys for use by hospital personnel, codes them for identification and services key duplicating machine to keep it in good operating condition. Maintains electronic prox card locks for medication rooms, computer rooms, pharmacy, warehouse and other secure areas. Uses personal computer to assign prox cards to necessary employees. Performs other directly related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Not Authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Locksmith/PD015660 Financial Disclosure: No Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/17/2024. 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: Manages and Organizes InformationSelf ManagementTechnical CompetenceWithout 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: Incumbent is required to be able to lift 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 possess good dexterity and coordination between hands and eyes. Working Conditions: Incumbent works in a fully secured shop and performs 60% of preliminary work therein. 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. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Manages and Organizes InformationSelf ManagementTechnical CompetenceWithout 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. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Central Virginia VA Health Care System 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard Richmond, VA 23249 US
• Name: Ltanya Walker
• Phone: 919-503-8223
• Email: [email protected]