Electronics Mechanic
Job Location:
Portland, OR - USA
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Job Summary
This position is located at the Portland VA Medical Center (Portland and Vancouver campuses) and all associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics in the Electrical/Electronics shop of the Maintenance and Repair section Facilities Management Service.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Installs repairs troubleshoots and adjusts electronic systems and equipment such as nurse call system alarm systems relay control circuits solenoid operated air & steam valves computer peripherals etc.
- Tests and performs preventative maintenance on electronic systems and equipment using various test equipment and measuring devices such as digital multimeters dual trace oscilloscopes.
- Identifies and isolates system failures determines root cause and repairs/modifies systems.
- Performs research and development work to modify and improve assigned electronic systems and/or procedures.
- Develops and implements various techniques for system requirements that involve multiple functions and categories of source data (pneumatic electronic electric electromechanical).
- Plans and coordinates technical layout installation and follow up of all electronic systems.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Pre-employment physical required
- Subject to background/security investigation
- 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 identification 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)
- 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.
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: Preferred Experience:
Physical demands are exhaustive and require considerable lifting of heavy objects up to 65 pounds. The work requires some physical exertion such as: long periods of standing; walking over rough uneven rocky or slippery surfaces; recurring bending crouching stooping stretching climbing or similar activities; such as testing or measuring equipment; and/or regular visits to construction industrial marine or other outdoor sites. Prolonged standing in cramped positions overhead work climbing bending crawling under buildings and in attics and climbing high ladders to work on overhead systems is also required. Work assignment involves standing climbing bending and frequent work in cramped and awkward positions. Incumbent handles objects frequently weighing 65 pounds and may be required to lift these objects over their head i.e. when removing or installing television sets. Incumbent must have finger dexterity to effect necessary repairs and must have good color discrimination in order to distinguish color coded wires. Work is done inside and outside in hot and cold temperature extremes. Involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks and discomforts such as the following: dust strong odors fumes from fuels chemicals or engine exhaust high levels of noise and vibration constantly exposed to electric shocks contagious diseases uncovered moving equipment and machinery. Exposed to the possibility of broken bones cuts and bruises. May be exposed to extremely high noise levels exposure to radiation chemicals and carcinogens.
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position the job element method is used to match what you the applicant can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.
You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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.
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; religious; 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.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Receiving Service Credit for 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 applicants 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.
Candidates 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.
A 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.
Eligibility 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.
