Electronics Technician

SummaryThis position serves as the Electronics Technician Manager under the authority of the Chief of Safety, in the Safety Service, Ralph H. Johnson Veteran Affairs Medical Center (RHJ VAMC) Charleston, SC; Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in North Charleston, Goose Greek, Myrtle Beach, Beaufort, Savannah GA, Hinesville GA and the Vet Centers.DutiesHelpMajor duties include but are not limited to:FIRE SAFETY PROGRAMDevelops and devises improvements and alterations to the most complex technical equipment, instruments or software; modifies and conducts complex tests, and analyzes results.Plans, organizes and executes limited projects which require the solution of both design and operational problems; and advise engineering and technical support staff on design and operational problems relating to equipment and processes.Performs preventive maintenance, testing and servicing for a broad range of other electronic equipment and devices related to fire detection, fire suppression, and fire damper systems. Inspects and corrects deficiencies in a variety of fire dampers, fire detection, and fire suppression systems.Provides technical guidance to other HY AC mechanics to resolve issues related to fire detection systems. Analyzes readings/data obtained during operation, relates them to the technical data available.FIRE ALARM SURVEILLANCEPlans, organizes, implements, oversees and provides technical assistance for fire alarm system and associated issues.Inspects and evaluates services periodically, as required, or in response to requests to identify and resolve problems or determine need for modernization, alteration, and repair.Initiates action to resolve problems, including the initiation of end response to impact statements concerning the installation's activities on public safety, ecology, and environment.Assignments include, but are not limited to: fire alarm and sprinkler installation, maintenance and the overall system management.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm ESTTelework: This position is not authorized for telework.Virtual: This is not a virtual position.Position Description/PD#: Electronics Technician/PD079680Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedCritical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not ApprovedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not AuthorizedPhysical Requirements: The work requires regular and recurring field visits, investigations. The work requires some physical exertion, such as extended periods of standing, recurring bending, crouching, stooping or the lifting of moderately heavy objects. The incumbent may be required to lift equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 lbs.RequirementsHelpConditions of employmentYou must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this jobSelective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959You may be required to serve a probationary/trial periodSubject to background/security investigationSelected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/15/2025.Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current or former Federal employees, applying for reinstatement, and or for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment 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-09. 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.Basic Requirements: You must have the following:knowledge of the techniques and theories characteristic of electronics, such as a knowledge of basic electricity and electronic theory, algebra, and elementary physics.knowledge of electronic equipment design, development, evaluation, testing, installation, and maintenance.knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, operations, design, characteristics, and functional use of a variety of types and models of electronic equipment and systems related to a full professional knowledge of electronic engineering.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).Trade, Craft or Labor Work Experience: Repairing systems and equipment to include detecting and diagnosing malfunctions, tearing down equipment, repairing or replacing parts or components, or aligning, calibrating and testing the modified or repaired equipment; Performing preventive and corrective maintenance to keep equipment and systems in reliable condition; installing equipment in accordance with plans, specifications, and detailed instructions, or reinstalling repaired or modified systems; Fabricating electronic equipment in accordance with plans, specifications, and instructions including constructing, assembling, arranging, mounting, or wiring electronic parts and components; and making measurements to diagnose malfunctions to ensure equipment operates within prescribed standards.ANDTechnical Work Experience Developing and designing test and repair equipment, analyzing repair practices, or developing procedural instructions on methods and steps of equipment repairs; Developing maintenance standards and procedures, testing and evaluating new or modified systems, or analyzing the compatibility of interlocking components and systems; Planning and directing the installation of complex systems and associated facilities, particularly where there are problems of site selection and construction; Designing and analyzing circuits, determining feasibility of these designs, evaluating equipment performance under varying environmental conditions, collecting data, or designing or modifying designs to achieve performance and cost objectives; and Developing or evaluating new or modified systems or monitoring frequency emissions by licensed stations.Electronics technicians may have gained experience assisting in work situations including:Maintenance - Developing maintenance standards and procedures for use by others. Analyzing repair practices and developing procedural instructions for use by others on methods and steps to repair equipment.Installation - Planning and directing the installation of complex systems and associated facilities, particularly where there are site selection and construction problems, dealings with contractors and public utilities, and the possible need to modify equipment for novel site characteristics.Fabrication - Designing and analyzing circuits, determining design feasibility, evaluating equipment performance under varying environmental conditions, and collecting performance data. Designing or modifying designs to achieve performance and cost objectives. Evaluating the adequacy of equipment for such purposes as repair, calibration, and testing.Testing and Evaluation/Research and Development - Developing or evaluating new or modified electronic systems.Sustainment - Developing, performing, evaluating, or modifying calibration and test equipment, systems, and procedures.Troubleshooting - Analyzing and diagnosing faults in the operational configuration of electronic systems and equipment.You may qualify for the GS-11 based on your experience and/or education as described below:Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 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 equipmentYou will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:CommunicationsCreative ThinkingElectricalElectronics EngineeringExperience 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/.EducationThere is no education requirement.Additional informationReceiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.Expand Hide additional informationCandidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.BenefitsHelpA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.