Electronics Technician

Electronics Technician at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration in Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States Job Description Summary This position serves as an Electronics Technician in the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) in the Biomedical Section of the Engineering Service, with general supervision by the Chief Biomedical Engineer. The person will be responsible for the comprehensive management of electronic systems within VHSO main facility, Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) and catchment areas. Responsibilities Performs design, installation, maintenance, and administrative duties on installed electronic systems, including Nurse Call, overhead paging, Fire Alarm, Security Alarm, Access Control, Security Cameras, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), Commercial Guest Wireless Internet and the Engineering Network providing patient safety, physical security and quality of life for both Veterans and staff at all VHSO facilities. Works in all areas of the medical center, supporting both patient care and ancillary services. The person is capable of planning and performing scheduled and unscheduled (emergency) maintenance on systems to ensure that they are operating properly, calibrated, and in compliance with applicable codes and standards. Seeks ways to reduce failures, eliminate safety hazards, and enhance accuracy and reliability. The incumbent recommends whether systems should be removed from service, allowed to remain in service, or be restored to service. Responsible for design, installation, programming and maintenance of network equipment, including routers, firewalls and switches in a multi-campus computer network. Performs routine testing and verification to ensure proper network operation. Drafts and submits packages for the acquisition of materials and/or utilizing contracts, the package includes a Performance Work Statement (PWS)/Statement of Work (SOW); Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) and a market Research Report. Maintains current certification as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Manages the operation and maintenance of the facility fire alarm system by monitoring both the computer monitoring system and the fire alarm control panels ensuring the system operating within code. Creates, updates and reviews technical drawings, including blueprints, wiring diagrams and circuit schematics to ensure greater accuracy and compliance with applicable codes & regulations.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Subject to change based on the needs of the Facility. Position Description/PD#: Electronics Technician/PD03361A Permanent Change of Station (PCS):

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Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. A physical may be required for this position. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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 (uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification 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 interest. In 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. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/07/2026.

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-10. 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 announcement. In 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 Requirements:

Applicants who meet the Individual Occupational Requirements described below are fully qualified for the specified entry grade and must also meet the specialized experience. Specialized Experience (for positions at the GS-4 or equivalent and above):

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, 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. In addition to meeting the above Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) AND Time-In-Grade, applicants must also meet the experience directly related to this position.

Specialized Experience:

You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-10 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Specialized Experience:

Experience in the theories, techniques, and applications of electronics, basic electricity, and occasional engineering mechanics and correction of malfunctioning equipment and systems. Experience working with complex equipment, electronics theories, electronic operating procedures and characteristics of equipment. Experience with troubleshooting the electronic equipment and solving technical problems. Skilled in the techniques, theories, practical applications, and operational characteristics of electronic equipment, electronics and electricity in conjunction with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical functions. Experience with a range of computer based electronic equipment systems conversant to capabilities, limitations, operations, design characteristics and functional use of a variety of systems and measurement To view full details and how to apply, or