Summary The primary purpose of the position is to assume responsibility for electronic systems and devices assigned to Engineering Service that critically impact patient, staff, and visitor safety, and are highly visible items to medical center staff and patients, and crucial to medical center goals. This position is located at the new James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center in Tulsa. Responsibilities This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available after the first 8 days that the announcement has been open. Applications will remain on file until June 30, 2025. Major duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Responsible for electronic systems and devices assigned to Engineering Service that critically impact patient, staff, and visitor safety, and are highly visible items to medical center staff and patients, and crucial to medical center goals. Incumbent shall be responsible for initiating and preparing requisitions for purchase requests for parts and services required to perform maintenance, repair, and adaptation work, and is expected to specify and maintain organized inventories of repair assemblies, components, and general purpose electronic component and hardware selections in anticipation of needs. Responsible for the inspection, installation, maintenance, calibration, documentation, and performance of non-IT servers, computers, and electronic systems composed of multiple subsystems, and electronic equipment for the medical center and the geographically separated CBOCs. Incumbent must establish and maintain documentation files for all systems and equipment for which they are responsible. Ability to run and terminate facility wiring such as Cat6, use hand/test equipment, computer skills of software (including Microsoft word, excel, access, PowerPoint, windows), application, engineering, diagnostic, hardware, servers and ability to configure and troubleshoot these, pneumatics, electromechanical, hydraulic, mechanics, algebra, trigonometry, and training or experience in the specific systems and equipment at Tomah VA, as well as Information Technology terminology and best practices/methods such as certifications or working knowledge of A+, network+, and security+ for computers. Ability to recognize improper operation, locates the cause, and determines the best method to correct the defect; and the skill to disassemble, assemble, and adjust electronic equipment. Ability to perform technical research, technical language, ability to decipher technical documents such as repair manuals, building blueprints, basic analog and digital electronic/ signal theory/experience/training, electronic circuit troubleshooting experience. Ability and skill to design and construct specialized equipment and nonstandard devices as required satisfying the medical center mission as many subsystems are specifically designed for the Jack C Montgomery medical center presenting a lack of standardization. Ability to perform technical research, technical language, ability to decipher technical documents such as repair manuals, building blueprints, basic analog and digital electronic/ signal theory/experience/training, electronic circuit troubleshooting experience. Advanced working knowledge of networks, servers, routers, modems, software/hardware, network security requirements, variations in available computer or network hardware. Responsible for knowing and judging the impact of repairs on patients, users, and other integral devices in a system. Incumbent inspects and evaluates new systems in order to assure that all government safety regulations, manufacturers' specifications and contract requirements are met. The incumbent must establish and maintain documentation files for all systems and equipment for which they are responsible. Preferred Experience: Experience using both manual and automated test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, distribution/energy/harmonics analyzers, signal strength meters, degaussers, logic probes, frequency counters, component testers network analyzers, network cable testers, network cable tracers, power supplies, equipment specific calibration standards, signal generators, standard technician manual/powered hand tools (micrometers, gauges, current probes, tachometers etc.), computers, and numerous software packages is preferred but not mandatory. Work Schedule: Various tours and Holidays Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Electronics Technician/PD12739-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/25/2025. 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-10 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. 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 Series Definition: This series covers technical positions supervising, leading, or performing work involving applying: 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; and 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, but less than, a full professional knowledge of electronic engineering. Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 or equivalent and above): 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. And; You may qualify 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: Ability to run and terminate facility wiring such as Cat6, use hand/test equipment, computer skills of software (including Microsoft word, excel, access, PowerPoint, windows), application, engineering, diagnostic, hardware, servers and ability to configure and troubleshoot these, pneumatics, electromechanical, hydraulic, mechanics, algebra, trigonometry, and training or experience in the specific systems and equipment, as well as Information Technology terminology and best practices/methods such as certifications or working knowledge of A+, network+, and security+ for computers. Ability to communicate and interact with campus leaders on a daily basis. Ability to perform technical research, technical language, ability to decipher technical documents such as repair manuals, building blueprints, basic analog and digital electronic/signal theory/experience/training, electronic circuit troubleshooting experience. Skills of soldering, wiring and/or installation of cabling for the networking of complex microcomputer and computer-based equipment are needed. Ability to gather data on user needs, translate those needs into objectives/define system requirements, and select or recommend solutions. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Analysis and Problem Solving Configuration Management Electronics Engineering Knowledge 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. 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: Work assignments require light to moderate physical effort. Work assignments involve prolonged sitting at computer, standing, stooping, bending, and working in cramped and awkward positions for prolonged periods. Electronic technicians continually carry between 10 to 80 pounds of materials and equipment but are required to be able to lift and carry items in excess of 80 lbs. when necessary; assistance is usually available with heavier items. Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching and stooping is required. Occasionally climbing ladders. 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. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Receiving 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. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. 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.