This position serves as the Electronics Technician in the Electronic Shop of the Engineering Service at the Columbia VA Health Care System (Columbia VAHCS), Columbia, South Carolina, with general supervision by the Supervisory Electronics Technician, and second level supervision provided by the Maintenance Control Manager.

Duties

Major duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for the comprehensive management of electronic systems within the Columbia VA Health Care Facility. Performs design, installation, maintenance, and administrative duties on these systems as required. Responsible for planning and performing scheduled and unscheduled (emergency) maintenance on systems to ensure that they are operating properly, calibrated, and in compliance with applicable codes and standards. Responsible for finding ways to reduce failures, eliminate safety hazards, and enhance accuracy and reliability. Recommends whether systems are to be removed from service, allowed to remain in service, or be restored to service, within a hospital setting and medical environment. Responsible for all the electronic systems at all satellite medical clinics in various geographical locations (ie sites located in South Carolina are, Sumter CBOC, Anderson CBOC, Florence CBOC, Spartanburg CBOC, Orangeburg CBOC, and Rock Hill CBOC). Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Electronics Technician/PD02059-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Physical Requirements: The incumbent handles objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds routinely and occasionally handles objects of up to fifty (50) pounds. Frequently, work will be performed in cramped and awkward positions. The work also requires prolonged periods of standing and walking. Technical, academic, and mental demands are considerable. The work performed is of a precise nature, requiring prolonged concentration. The incumbent often works under conditions of stress caused by the nature of the work and the necessity to meet deadlines Incumbent is required to frequently travel to perform work at remote sites. Emergencies at these locations will require immediate response allowing very limited time for notice and preparation. Work Environment: The incumbent performs his duties subject to working in or near areas where patients may have communicable diseases. The incumbent must perform his work safely so as not to endanger himself, his fellow workers, patients, or members of the public. The employee will be required to use personal protective clothing and equipment furnished for his/her safety and the safety of others. His work must be done both inside the building and outdoors. Special priorities may require working in the rain, and seasonal conditions will impose the temperature extremes of winter cold and summer heat. Of particular importance is the incumbent's responsibility in the safe handling of any asbestos-containing material. The incumbent shall: Report to his supervisor any apparent asbestos exposure. Adhere to all VA policies and procedures concerning the control of asbestos.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/17/2024. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-10. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Individual Occupational Requirements: In addition to meeting basic and specialized experience requirements listed above, applicants for this Electronics Technician position must meet the below Individual Occupational Requirements (IORs). Some examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Work as a technician, instructor, inspector, or mechanic (civilian or military) that showed progression in theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic theory, and of the characteristics, function, operation, and capabilities of a variety of types of electronic equipment. This experience must have included the use of schematic diagrams, a variety of test equipment, and the application of appropriate electronic formulas involved in such duties as testing, troubleshooting, modifying, designing, calibrating, installing, maintaining, repairing, constructing, developing, and instructing on electronic equipment, or similar functions. Experience in developing policies, standards, and procedures for maintenance, installation, or similar functions, provided the work clearly shows that the applicant applied a specialized knowledge of the theories and principles of a variety of electronic systems or equipment. You may qualify for the GS-11 based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-10 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: work as a technician, instructor, inspector, or mechanic that showed progression in theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic theory, and of the characteristics, function, operation, and capabilities of a variety of types of electronic equipment; use of schematic diagrams, a variety of test equipment, and the application of appropriate electronic formulas involved in such duties as testing, troubleshooting, modifying, designing, calibrating, installing, maintaining, repairing, constructing, developing, and instructing on electronic equipment, or similar functions; developing policies, standards, and procedures for maintenance, installation, or similar functions, provided the work clearly shows that the applicant applied a specialized knowledge of the theories and principles of a variety of electronic systems or equipment. Driver's License Requirement: The incumbent must have a current, valid driver's license. Preferred Experience/Certification: NICET 2 or higher certification. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: AccountabilityConfiguration ManagementDecision MakingElectronics EngineeringProblem SolvingProject Management 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.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

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/.

Contacts

• Address Columbia VA Health Care System 6439 Garners Ferry Road Columbia, SC 29209 US
• Name: Chiquota McCloud-Scott
• Email: [email protected]