About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Operations, Office of Utilities and Power Plant Operations, Office of Assistant Director of Utility Distribution Services Division, Electronics Branch. The incumbent is an Electronics Mechanic in the Electronics Branch and may be assigned to either the Day or Evening Electronics Section.
QualificationsYou must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position. For WG-10: Possess a thorough knowledge of general smart building electronic applications, capabilities and limitations. Troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions. Evaluates and performs functional tests on items to determine the extent of repairs required, makes repairs and replaces defective components and parts. Has skill in interpreting and applying a variety of technical information such as technical orders, manufacturers' handbooks and repair manuals, schematics, block diagrams, mathematical expressions and similar documents while testing and repairing functionally independent electronic equipment. Assists higher graded electronics mechanics in developing, debugging or modifying diagnostic programs by recommending changes where necessary and identifying and investigating apparent contradictions between test specifications or test requirement documents and test programs.
Major DutiesThis is an Essential-Employee Position. The employee will be required to report to work during emergencies AND inclement weather situations.Installs or assists contractors to install new systems or upgrades of existing devices and systems.Aligns and balances analog circuits, tests analog and digital circuits and replaces faulty electronic parts and various solid state devices.Identifies and troubleshoots the source and/or cause of operational problems on novel or improved systems when specifications and manuals are inadequate and incomplete.Trains system users on system operation, maintenance and testing procedures. Provides advice and assistance to users as required.Inspects, repairs and tests equipment and systems involved with construction, maintenance, overhaul and conversion projects.Maintains, repairs and adjusts systems and system components. Aligns, balances and tests circuits. Replaces defective electronic parts and solid state devices as appropriate.Maintains and calibrates testing and calibration equipment and instruments. Tests equipment following repairs to ensure it functions according to design specifications and operational requirements.Schedules maintenance during periods when the equipment can be out of service without disrupting mission operations. Recommends replacement of equipment which is determined to be obsolete or beyond effective repair.As needed, communicates with manufacturers representatives regarding design, functionality and maintenance of equipment and systems.Uses ingenuity to solve unusual problems related to interference from other frequency generating equipment.Adapts equipment to perform different functions to meet immediate objectives or assignments. And performs other related duties as assigned.If selected at the WG-10, selectee will have non-competitive promotion potential to the WG-11, then WG-12. Responsibilities quoted at WG-12 level.RequirementsTo be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below: A citizen of the United States; A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.