Electronics Technician

• Performs design installation maintenance and administrative duties on healthcare systems as required to include system administration on server-client technologies.
• Plans and performs scheduled and unscheduled (emergency) maintenance on systems to ensure that they are operating properly calibrated and in compliance with applicable codes and standards while documenting the work performed.
• Seeks ways to reduce failures eliminate safety hazards and enhance accuracy and reliability.
• Makes recommendation as to whether systems are to be removed from service allowed to remain in service or be restored to service.
• Prepare documents including but not limited to statements of work independent government cost estimates sole source justifications and 2237 s in support of acquisition and service contract work.
• Contracting Officer Representative (COR) duties and responsibilities to manage service contracts.
• Responsible for all special purpose electronic systems at satellite clinics in various geographical locations.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday / 7:30 am - 4:00pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Electronics Technician/PD25344A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• 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 and physical exam.
• 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)
• Applicant must possess a valid unrestricted State drivers license have a safe driving record and demonstrate they are medically qualified to operate the vehicle safely.

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.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 08/05/2026.

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-10 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-9. 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.

You may qualify based on your experience &/or education as described below:

• Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade 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 (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.

OR

• Education: Successful completion of (a) all the requirements for a bachelors degree in electrical engineering electronics engineering or electronics technology or (b) 3 years of study in an accredited (by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology Inc. (ABET) curriculum in electronics or (c) a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors degree that included major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as those shown above for GS-4 or equivalent. At least 12 of the 24 semester hours must have been in electronics courses.

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: Handlesobjects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds routinely and occasionally handles objects of up to fifty (50) pounds. Frequently work will be performed in cramped and awkward positions. The work also requires prolonged periods of standing and walking. Technical academic and mental demands are considerable. The work performed is of a precise nature requiring prolonged concentration. The incumbent often works under conditions of stress caused by the nature of the work and the necessity to meet deadlines.

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