Electronics Technician
What you'd do
Employee will serve as an Electronics Technician within Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) located at the Veterans Healthcare Systems in Chelmsford. MA.
Major duties
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties will include, but may not be limited to the following: Provides comprehensive technical support for automated equipment systems (e.g., automatic packaging systems, tote conveyor systems, and drug dosing machines) assembled from numerous constituent units or subsystems including components such as controllers, sensors, bar code scanners, industrial controls and equipment, and pulse and counting mechanisms; Performs preventive maintenance, installation, evaluation of system performance, repair, calibration, modification, and programming/reprogramming for various manufacturers' and models of programmable logic controllers (PLCs); Troubleshoots equipment problems and takes corrective actions to restore devices to fully operational levels; Evaluates corrective action alternatives for cost effectiveness, considering device repair history, device age and expected remaining lifetime, user needs, and parts availability; Recommends equipment replacement in lieu of repair; Identifies interim solutions when parts or outside service are not immediately available to minimize detrimental impact on program deliverables; Evaluates systems and subsystems and determines which test and calibration equipment is required, evaluates compatibility between subsystems, and makes modifications to interconnections, as necessary, to increase reliability of the overall system; Coordinates and performs preventive maintenance and frequent inspections within the context of the preventive maintenance and periodic inspection program; Assists the supervisor in writing preventive maintenance procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, lock-out, tag-out (LOTO) requirements, and contract specifications required for system maintenance programs and demand repairs; Advises and consults with the supervisor on equipment matters pertaining to the selection, installation, or modification of equipment and evaluation of and solutions to unusual maintenance problems; Assists in installing and putting in operation control systems; Works with contractors during installation and modification of equipment system specifications, if needed, to adapt equipment to the system/environment; Assists in basic computer and printer maintenance and day-to-day operations, maintenance, and repair of computer equipment; and Performs all other duties assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
What you need to qualify
Applicant(s) must meet at least one of the following minimum qualification requirements to qualify for this position. Specialized Experience: Requires one full year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service. This series covers technical positions supervising, leading, or performing work involving applying: 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. Electronics technicians may have gained experience assisting in work situations that includes: Maintenance; Installation; Fabrication; Testing and Evaluation/Research and Development; Sustainment; Troubleshooting. Qualifying specialized experience includes: 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, and developing, and instructing on electronic equipment, or similar functions; and 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 (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Successfully completed Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree meets the requirements for GS-9. To be creditable, education must include a major study in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or electronics technology. OR Combination (Education and Experience (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate education (in excess of one year) related to the position and specialized experience as described above are also qualifying. Physical Requirements: Work involves various situations requiring bench and/or field work that requires sitting, walking, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, etc. Handles devices weighing up to 40 pounds and is sometimes called upon to handle objects weighing in excess of 40 pounds with the assistance of equipment or other personnel. Work requires frequent inspections of equipment and systems, which may involve considerable walking, bending, stooping, crawling, climbing, reaching, and other physical movements. Often works in areas that require special safety precautions to avoid injury to self or others (e.g., lock-out, tag-out (LOTO), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), etc.) For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
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