Description du poste
The employee performs technical work primarily requiring a practical knowledge of the techniques and theories characteristics of electronics, the ability to apply that knowledge to duties involved in engineering functions, a knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, operations, design characteristics and function use of a variety of types and models of electronic equipment and systems at both West Haven and Newington Campuses of VA, in West Haven, Connecticut.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major duties include, but not limited to: Troubleshoots and corrects system malfunctions on complex microprocessor-based systems that have vitally interrelated and sometimes dispersed subsystems; Recognizes hazardous conditions and procedures with electronic instrumentation systems and initiates appropriate preventive or corrective action; Determines whether a system is to be removed from, to be restored to, or allowed to remain in clinical use; Performs duties of a broad scope and complexity including analyzing, diagnosing, developing, and planning; Recommends, develop, and implement, redesign, reconfigure, or modify operating procedures to reduce equipment failures, eliminate hazards, or enhance accuracy and reliability; Planning and performing scheduled and unscheduled (emergency) maintenance on equipment to ensure that this equipment is operating properly, calibrated properly, and in compliance with codes and standards; Performs duties as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and has responsibilities, which involves the writing of technical specifications and requirements for maintenance and new project contracts. Notifies the owning service and the Supervisor, Electronics Shop if the incumbent determines equipment or systems should be taken out of service; Performs duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full-Time; Monday through Friday; 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES :
To qualify for this position at the GS-9 level, you must meet one of the following: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-8) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of an Electronic Technician, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes: Working 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. EDUCATION: Successfully completed two (2) full years of graduate education or a master's degree or an internship that is directly related to the work of the Electronic Technician position in the field of electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or electronics technology. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of ful