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Job SummaryEmployee will be assigned to Engineering Service, VA Healthcare System, Fayetteville, AR, and is responsible for the comprehensive management of electronic systems within the main facility, Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC), and catchment areas.
QualificationsSPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped them with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-10 grade level in the Federal Service. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: 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. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE (Transcript Required): Successful completion of three (3) full years of graduate education or a Ph. D degree directly related to the work of this position (i.e., in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, electronics technology) meets the requirements for the GS-11 level. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. OR COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Transcript Required): Combination of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employee handles objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds routinely and occasionally handles objects of up to fifty (50) pounds. Frequently, work will be performed in cramped and awkward positions. The work also requires prolonged periods of standing and walking. Technical, academic, and mental demands are considerable. The work performed is of a precise nature, requiring prolonged concentration. The employee often works under conditions of stress caused by the nature of the work and the necessity to meet deadlines. Employee is required to frequently travel to perform work at remote sites. Emergencies at these locations will require immediate response and potentially afterhours response allowing very limited time for notice and preparation. 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/.
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 include, but may not be limited to the following: 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. Plans and performs scheduled and unscheduled (emergency) maintenance on systems to ensure that they are operating properly, calibrated, and in compliance with applicable codes and standards. Recommends whether systems should be removed from service, allowed to remain in service, or be restored to service. Has responsibility for the 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. Manages, repairs and upgrades facility fiber optic cabling between all facility buildings to ensure a reliable data backbone is available to provide required network communications. Installs, maintains, repairs and upgrades operating system and software on workstations for managing and operating various infrastructure systems, including Electrical, Emergency Diesel Generators and Environmental Management systems. Drafts and submits packages for the acquisition of materials. Records and maintains files on all required documentation in the process of contract work; and provides technical input to the contracting officer during all phases of the contract. 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 operates within code. Responds to, tests, and repairs fire alarm trouble signals that are displayed on the monitoring system or the fire alarm panel. Manages the fire alarm fiber optic network, ensuring communications between fire department, boiler plant and all fire alarm control panels are operating within code. Plans, coordinates, organizes and executes maintenance and repair procedures with the customers in various services to minimize the impact on staff and patients. Creates, updates and reviews technical drawings, including blueprints, wiring diagrams and circuit schematics to ensure greater accuracy and compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Provides technical advice and assistance to other services on equipment application, system replacement, system modification, system upgrade based on the needs of the service. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm and is subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorizedRequirementsYou 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. 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification 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) - See "Required Documents" below for details. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.