Electronics Mechanic
What you'd do
This position operates as an Electronics Mechanic located at the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, within the Engineering Department. He/she may be permanently located in Biloxi, MS or Pensacola, FL but may perform work at any of our outlying outpatient clinics. The purpose of the position is to install, modify, troubleshoot, maintain, test, calibrate, adjust, overhaul and repair a wide variety of highly complex integral electronic and electromechanical equipment.
Major duties
Duties: Performs as journeyman level Electronic Mechanic. Repairs and maintains electronics including fire alarm systems, nurse call systems, security systems and cameras. Troubleshoots, maintains, completes preventive maintenance, major and minor repairs, etc of secondary electrical equipment systems. Demonstrates an excellent knowledge of electrical field and fully understands the National Electrical Code. Diagnoses trouble and makes necessary repairs/adjustments down to the component level with minor supervision. Utilizes a broad knowledge of analog and digital electrical theory, electronics, and mechanisms. Performs work efficiently and in accordance with existing codes and directives. Performs preventive maintenance, repairs, and modifications to a variety of electronic equipment including nurse call, panic alarm, and camera systems. Interprets a variety of electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings, charts,specification, and electrical prints to properly troubleshoot and repair systems. Troubleshoots and repairs systems with minimal down time. Troubleshoots test equipment properly. Installs, tests, adjusts, and modify all types of electronic and electrical equipment. Analyzes difficulties quickly, replaces or repairs and ensure work is performed efficiently in accordance with existing codes and directives. Works closely with Engineering Project Section to ensure all specifications, Federal, state, and local regulations, VA Regulations, NFPA, NEC, TJC, and OSHA are all met. Installs complete transformers and load centers, and constructs and builds additions to existing circuits. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm ( subject to changed based on agency needs) Position Description Title/PD#: Electronics Mechanic/PD03078A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/10/2026. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Electronics Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Ingenuity Test Equipment - Electronics Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment) Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics 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:The employee frequently lifts and carries, unassisted, items weighing up to 40 pounds. They are sometimes required to lift and carry items weighing more than 50 pounds with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. The work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping. Climbing and working in high places may be required. Some work may require the aid of magnifying lenses, eye loops, and microscopes to accomplish repairs on miniature components. Working Conditions: The employee typically works in well lighted, heated, and ventilated areas. Work is sometimes in high or confined spaces, under conditions of heat and cold and outside in inclement weather. The employee is exposed to the possibility of electric shock, burns from electrical or RF energy or hot solder, and cuts and bruises. Other hazards can include falling from heights, injuries from power equipment, high noise levels and damage to skin from cleaning fluids. Incumbent must be aware of all job specific health hazards and will wear the appropriate/required personal protective equipment (PPE).
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