Electronics Technician

Duties to include but are not limited to:

• Maintains proficient knowledge in basic use and operation of Electronic Equipment (EE) in order to recognize operational problems and operator errors as well as effect efficient maintenance and repair.
• Maintains sufficient proficiency of analog digital wireless and voice communication systems and networks to include but not limited to radio repeaters handheld radios base stations pagers encrypted voice systems HAM radios patient call systems in order to properly and professionally interface with hospital staff and EE users in order to identify user complaints of equipment performance intermittent problems and to advise users of operational techniques.
• Independently represents the Health Technologies Management Sections Equipment Management Program to hospital personnel by performing all assigned tasks (e.g. repair preventative maintenance documentation user consultations and supervisory appraisal of activities and problems) in the area(s) of assigned responsibility using applicable standards and codes and professional judgment.
• Maintains proficient knowledge in basic use and operation of Electronic Equipment (EE) in order to recognize operational problems and operator errors as well as effect efficient maintenance and repair.
• Correctly judges the priority levels of multiple tasks by utilizing personal judgment and without necessarily referring to the supervisor or to a specific list of priorities so as to effect efficient time utilization and expeditious BE repair.
• Maintains sufficient proficiency of computer based electronic equipment systems computer networks and interfacing conversant with theory of operation maintenance and troubleshooting methodologies specifically including nurse call / patient call systems patient wandering systems satellite and entertainment systems complex security and surveillance CCTV systems.
• Performs periodic electrical safety inspection on all EE as assigned in order to insure an electrically safe environment for patients and operators utilizing a safety analyzer and pertinent VA NFPA and applicable device manufacturers electrical leakage and operational specifications.
• Performs periodic operational inspection preventive maintenance and calibration on all EE as assigned in order to insure device safety proper operation and diagnostic and/or therapeutic efficacy by utilizing STE and appropriate industry standards (JCAHO NFPA UL VA) and guides.
• Identifies and/or responds to manufacturer FDA or VA identified defective EE in order to determine the existence and extent of defect and to perform appropriate corrective action utilizing manufacturers specifications safety circulars VA directives and STE.
• Reviews with appropriate users and inspects as necessary EE on the Equipment Inventory Lists to determine device retention value with regard to potential obsolescence and/or retaining life-cycle cost as pertaining to technical and functional aspects utilizing STE and appropriate device specifications.
• Responds to user identified EE malfunctions in order to determine validity of device deficiencies utilizing visual observation of problem user-provided information STE and appropriate analyzing equipment.
• Evaluates EE assemblies/subassemblies/components in order to determine probable cause(s) and/or location(s) of device problems utilizing STE.
• Evaluates extent of identified solution to device malfunction for cost-effectiveness utilizing an analysis of device historical data expected remaining device life-line user needs and parts availability.
• After installation of proper repair items (mechanical parts/sub- assemblies/printed-circuit boards/discrete components) re-tests device for patient/user safety and proper operation utilizing appropriate calibration standards and STE.
• Once repair decision has been made identifies specific repair parts/ materials and provides proper purchasing information utilizing manufacturers listing of parts and prices. If the required part(s) cannot be procured from manufacturer incumbent then identifies an acceptable substitution in order to facilitate the procurement process and repair the device in the minimum time possible utilizing published parts substitution manuals and knowledge of the complete operational characteristics of the device.
• When possible identifies sources for parts that are substantially more economical than manufacturer so as to reduce repair expenditures and down time by cross referencing parts listings from independent sources and US Government listings.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Electronics Technician/PD41799A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• To be considered for this position you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A pre-placement physical examination is required. Driving requirement.
• Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
• 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)

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 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 09/14/2026.

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-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 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 Requirement (IOR): An IOR is a basic requirement that must be met in order to qualify for the 0856 occupational series. To qualify for this occupational series applicants MUST have the 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.

You may qualify based on your experience as described below:

• IOR/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 (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.

• DRIVING REQUIREMENT: Incidental operators are employees other than those occupying a position officially classified as a motor vehicle operator who are required to operate a Government-owned or -leased motor vehicle to properly carry out their assigned duties. To qualify as an incidental operator an employee must possess a valid State license have a safe driving record pass a road test and demonstrate that he or she is medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely. Must have an unrestricted State Drivers License Must be cleared (upon hire) by Occupational Health to drive a government vehicle Drivers License - A current valid state-issued Drivers License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested you will be required to provide a copy of your current valid state-issued Drivers License

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

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.