Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic

Summary
The position is assigned to the Air Conditioning (A/C) shop within the Maintenance Division of Facilities Engineering Service at the Omaha VA Medical Center.
This job is open to

• The public
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency
ALL US CITIZENS
DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.
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Duties
Duties include and are not limited to the following:

• Responsible to work independently to resolve electronic controls issues related to Omaha building automation system (Ecostruxture) that senses and controls temperature, pressurization and air changes in critical areas such as surgery, ICU, pharmacy, and other direct patient care areas. OR Responsible to work independently to resolve electronic controls issues related to Grand Island building automation system, Johnson Controls Metasys Energy Management System that senses and controls temperature, pressurization and air changes in critical areas such as SPS, pharmacy, and other direct patient care areas
• - Building air handlers ranging in size from 5,000 to 50,000 CFM and associated exhaust or return fans - Chillers ranging anywhere in size from 250 tons to 1,350 tons and associated cooling towers including absorption, centrifugal, air cooled - Hot water perimeter heating systems, networked throughout the hospital - Variable air volume boxes - Pumps and motors including condenser and chilled water pumps - Variable frequency drives - Closed loop, glycol systems - Underground fuel tanks - Fire suppression pumps and sprinkler systems - Steam monitoring equipment -Medical Gas Master Alarm Panels - Nitrous oxide, oxygen, nitrogen, medical air, vacuum and associated alarms -Boiler feedwater pumps, DA tank, low water cutoffs, blowdowns, make up water, water treatment, boiler efficiency - Back-up generators for emergency electrical power
• Responsible for ensuring sufficient stock supplies are located on site for high morality components. Controls mechanic will have abilities in reading fan curves, installing and verifying pressure sensors, installing VFD's to fan or pump motors for added energy efficiency as well as VAV'S that can provide sufficient airflow to critical areas while maintaining minimum ACH rates per ASHRAE most recent guidance.
• Troubleshooting and repair of walk-in coolers and freezers, ultralow freezers and refrigerators, chilled water distribution systems, glycol systems, direct expansion HVAC systems and associated pumps and motors, air conditioning systems, air handling units and building perimeter reheat systems.
• Leads repair effort for operators, headers, tracks, carrier wheels, sliding door panels, jambs, locks, activation through network adapters, rim strikes, phi rex kits, bundled access cables and door contacts.
• provides technical assistance for all associated maintenance operations and contracted work affecting installation and operation of PIV cards, automatic doors, ensuring all work is correctly performed with minimal impact to the Medical Center; assists contractors and leads efforts for terminations, testing/toning of data cables, and is involved in cable management and trains coworkers on lower-level electronics or controls related repair tasks.
• Performs major overhaul and repair of all types of cylinder locks, padlocks, mortise locks, deadbolt locks, electric locks, rim locks, key-in-knob locks, time locks, safes and vaults.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic/PD70658A
Physical Requirements: The work is active, frequently requiring physical effort in lifting up to 35 pounds without assistance and over 50 pounds with assistance from other workers or weight handling equipment. Work assignments involve frequent standing, sitting, climbing of ladders, bending and working in cramped and awkward positions.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Personnel
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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:

• Electronics
• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Ingenuity
• Test Equipment - Electronics
• Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment)
• Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics
• Without more than normal supervision

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.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
COVID-19 Pandemic Expanded Telework Program - Due to COVID-19, VA is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement. Management officials will provide information about returning to the official, pre-pandemic worksite, when applicable. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework depending upon the terms of your organization's telework policy and the duties of the position.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.

• Benefits
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  Review our benefits
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  Documents Accepted:
  
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • Resume
  
  Documents Required:
  
  • Resume
  
  Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
  Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
  Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
• How to Apply
  All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
  To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/15/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12211235.
  1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
  2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
  NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  Agency contact information
  Timothy Ries
  Phone
  605-336-3230 X7700
  Email
  timothy.ries@va.gov
  Address
  VA Nebraska-Western Iowa HCS - Omaha 4101 Woolworth Avenue Omaha, NE 68105 US
  Next steps
  After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificat...