Electronics Technician

Major duties include but not limited to:

• Responsible for research design modification and installation of assigned complex electronic systems and equipment which may include surveillance and intrusion detection systems access control systems Building Automation System utility systems controls and monitors lighting control systems fire-safety systems air quality control and delivery systems supply distribution systems and other critical systems and equipment that provide or support environmental controls and medical support systems.
• Controlling assigned electronic data systems and understanding their capabilities and limitations.
• Technical responsibility includes designing prototyping operationally testing implementing training and updating of appropriate manuals schematics and drawings to reflect all modifications.
• Performs work in the testing implementing evaluation and maintenance of software and hardware to accomplish the mission of the medical centers non information management computer controlled systems.
• Participates with engineering staff in assigned portions of projects related to end service maintenance of electronic automated equipment and systems.
• Determines the range and quantity of parts required and develops technical specifications for procurement.
• Examines equipment is shop areas to determine design testing capabilities and operational characteristics to determine the range and quantity of parts required to support equipment and systems.
• Assures that all technical specifications identifies potential integration issues and coordinates with contract personnel to ensure successful design installation and transition of devices equipment and/or systems.
• Researches explanations identifies solutions prepares specifications for corrective actions and makes required changes when possible.
• Identifies deficiencies writes new software for hardware additions or management needs.
• Routinely analyzes reported malfunctions and problems in order to adjust programming or preventive maintenance program as necessary.
• Schedules maintenance inspections for owning or using services.
• Works on a daily basis with technical staff; performs in service training on request and serve as subject matter expert when required
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and prepare comprehensive recommendations for higher level supervisors on new and emerging technology.
• Verifies all problems on equipment assigned even that which is on yearly maintenance contracts.
• Analyzes and diagnoses errors or faults using knowledge and equipment of the trade.
• Uses judgment expertise and independent thought to identify possible causes and present sound recovery options.
• Follows established procedures to identify and isolate failures of systems.
• Investigates causes for the failure by industry standard and modified techniques.
• Makes independent engineering and technical decisions on repair methodology to best and most efficiently (time and cost) repair electronic systems.

Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Telework: This position is not authorized for telework.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Electronics Technician/PD07557A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers 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)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 02/05/2026.

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 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.

The Electronics Technical Series 0856 has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR).

• Specialized Experience: 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.

In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirement applicants must also meet the specialized experience.

You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
GS-11 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:

• Assessing system effectiveness formulating criteria evaluating function creating implementation plans.
• Determine specific requirements design redesign fabricate and modify electronic systems and equipment.
• Act as a System Administrator on systems riding on the LAN.
• Able to read blue prints schematics and specification and understand mathematical principles and formulas used in engineering design and troubleshooting problems.
• Apply the following healthcare industry standards accreditation regulatory expectations in a work environment: NFPA The Joint Commission AAMI FDA OSHA CAP AABB and CDRH

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:

• Electronics
• Technical Competence
• Without 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: Work may require considerable standing stooping and bending. Often incumbent will work on ladders in congested areas and on scaffolds which require incumbents to work overhead or in stretched cramped or awkward positions. The position requires considerable arm movement. The incumbent may be required to lift and carry items weighing approximately 45 pounds. For required lifting of weighs over 50 pounds incumbent will use material handling devices and/or request assistance.

For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at