Electronic Industrial Controls Mech

Duties - Performs pretest, operational (functional), and final testing; final tuning; alignment; and/or calibration of highly complex electronic systems, components, and/or subassemblies - Troubleshoots, repairs, overhauls, modifies tests, calibrates, and installs instruments and equipment that are combined and interrelated with other devices, and data integration, data conversion, and data transmission functions. - Installs, overhauls, repairs, fabricates, and/or modifies electronically controlled industrial systems, components, and/or subsystems. - Performs preventive maintenance on electronic control systems to include disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and calibration. Uses and maintains a variety of hand and power tools and equipment. - Utilizes safety and security practices and procedures following established rules and regulations and maintains a safe, clean, and secure work environment. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays Shift work and emergency overtime may be required Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station. Disclosure of Political Appointments The employee may be required to travel on military or commercial aircraft The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position The work may require the employee to operate (with proper training) specialized vehicles such as motorized maintenance platforms, "High Reaches", or other types of lifts This position may require the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions. Will be required to train/guide lower grade (or other trades) military/civilian employees. This is an obligated position in which an employee has return rights with date of 31 Aug 2026. Upon the employee's return, incumbent may be required to vacate this position. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-2600, Electronic Equipment Installation and Maintenance Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of an ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS MECH (INSTR MECH) without more than normal supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Comprehensive knowledge of the operation, capabilities, and limitations of complex electronic systems complicated by a variety of multi-component assemblies and devices; knowledge of electronic theory and circuits and basic logic circuits for power, timing. and motion controls, indicating and counting mechanisms, and similar devices: and knowledge of related electrical, mechanical, optical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Knowledge of Healing, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) such as heating sequence and operations. 2. Knowledge of automated data processing functions, techniques, and capabilities including UNIX operation systems, related database principles, structured query language, microcomputer operation. and the network operator system. 3. Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic principles and theory of electronic principles to troubleshoot and service instruments and equipment; electronics including AC and DC, amplification, power supplying, transistors, semi-conductor theory, and servomechanism principles to test electronic circuitry and repair or replace items such as circuit cards, integrated chips, resistors, capacitors, transistors, diodes, relays, and transformers; and mechanical motion and gearing principles to make adjustments for alignment, parallelism, and concentricity, and to connect, mesh, and align surfaces, assemblies, and parts with one another. 4. Knowledge of regulations, procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and documentation. Ability to test, calibrate, troubleshoot, overhaul, repair. and install complete electronic systems. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 5. Skill to perform complete and partial teardowns of the instruments and clean parts and examine for wear, foreign matter, damage, and similar conditions, and to make appropriate repairs. Ability to read and interpret a variety of technical data, such as schematics, diagrams, and technical orders relating to the electronics trade. 6. Skill in the set up and operation of software controlled automatic test equipment in both manual or automatic mode to run existing or new and/or extensively modified diagnostic equipment/programs for IISQ, Staefa/Landis Direct Digital Control (DDC) and other DDC systems. Test equipment such as manometers, oscilloscopes, ampmeters, Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR), and specialized service tools from equipment manufacturer, and use of measuring devices such as vernier calipers. height gauges, comparators, and surface gauges. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work assignments require moderate physical effort. Mechanics frequently lift, carry, or otherwise handle items weighing up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds). Occasionally they handle items greater than 18 kilograms. Assistance is usually available with heavy items. They work in a sitting position for extended periods. Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching. and stooping is required. Occasionally, climbing and working in high places may be required. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is usually performed inside in well lighted, heated, and ventilated areas. When equipment is fixed in place it is sometimes necessary to work in warehouse or industrial areas exposed to loud noises, heat or cold, fumes, etc. Mechanics are subject to injuries. such as electric shock, cuts and bruises, as welI as burns caused by electrical energy or soldering irons. The mechanic may be required to work in cramped positions or in close proximity to energized or operating machinery. Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are clai