Equipment Specialist

• Performs installation inspection testing maintenance calibration repair and modification of complex biomedical x-ray dental instrumentation and complex support equipment systems made up of multiple systems.
• Formulates methods and techniques to perform scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance on and to assure operation and safety of biomedical x-ray and dental equipment. Insures compliance with regulating agencies for medical devices and radiation safety and takes corrective action if radiological systems and medical devices are in non-compliance.
• Calibrates and tests performance of entire complex medical systems made up of several sub-systems. Designs and establishes test systems to measure and evaluate equipment reliability.
• Designs installs and maintains Picture Archiving and Communications Systems and knowledge to maintain network connectivity between modalities brokers servers and health information systems. Designs installs and troubleshoots patient monitoring systems telemetry systems and patient monitoring networks.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630 requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

On-call hours or standby duty may be required.

You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.

Background Investigation Requirement:

This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.

A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.

Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

Financial Suitability Requirement:

This position requires a review of the applicants financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility maintain good standing with creditors and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.

Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including but not limited to delinquent federal or state tax liabilities defaulted federal student loans court-ordered fines or fees or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).

Prior to the appointment candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or drivers license it must be REAL ID-compliant.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently temporarily or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.

To qualify for this position your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.


BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):

Individual Occupational Requirements
Education:

Undergraduate Education: Major study -- any field of study in an accredited college or university.

Graduate Education:Major study -- fields related to the position to be filled.

or

Experience: Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

• Working as a skilled mechanic or maintenance worker sales or service engineer or planner or estimator in a technical group dealing with manufacture utilization repair or operation of equipment.
• Reviewing and applying technical specifications and requirements.
• Analyzing equipment and forecasting spare parts requirements.
• Reading and interpreting engineering change orders equipment requisitions shop orders and work orders.
• Analyzing contract specifications and examining pertinent equipment to determine if specifications are met.
• Analyzing or supervising maintenance repair or production operations to determine methods of improvement.

In addition to the Basic Requirements you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.