Electronics Technician

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

Duties will include but may not be limited to the following:

• Provides comprehensive technical support for automated equipment systems (e.g. automatic packaging systems tote conveyor systems and drug dosing machines) assembled from numerous constituent units or subsystems including components such as controllers sensors bar code scanners industrial controls and equipment and pulse and counting mechanisms;
• Performs preventive maintenance installation evaluation of system performance repair calibration modification and programming/reprogramming for various manufacturers and models of programmable logic controllers (PLCs);
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and takes corrective actions to restore devices to fully operational levels;
• Evaluates corrective action alternatives for cost effectiveness considering device repair history device age and expected remaining lifetime user needs and parts availability;
• Recommends equipment replacement in lieu of repair;
• Identifies interim solutions when parts or outside service are not immediately available to minimize detrimental impact on program deliverables;
• Evaluates systems and subsystems and determines which test and calibration equipment is required evaluates compatibility between subsystems and makes modifications to interconnections as necessary to increase reliability of the overall system;
• Coordinates and performs preventive maintenance and frequent inspections within the context of the preventive maintenance and periodic inspection program;
• Assists the supervisor in writing preventive maintenance procedures personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements lock-out tag-out (LOTO) requirements and contract specifications required for system maintenance programs and demand repairs;
• Advises and consults with the supervisor on equipment matters pertaining to the selection installation or modification of equipment and evaluation of and solutions to unusual maintenance problems;
• Assists in installing and putting in operation control systems;
• Works with contractors during installation and modification of equipment system specifications if needed to adapt equipment to the system/environment;
• Assists in basic computer and printer maintenance and day-to-day operations maintenance and repair of computer equipment; and
• Performs all other duties assigned.

• 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.
• 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 ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers 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.

• 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.

Applicant(s) must meet at least one of the following minimum qualification requirements to qualify for this position.

Specialized Experience: Requires one full year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service. This series covers technical positions supervising leading or performing work involving applying: knowledge of the techniques and theories characteristic of electronics such as a knowledge of basic electricity and electronic theory algebra and elementary physics; knowledge of electronic equipment design development evaluation testing installation and maintenance; and knowledge of the capabilities limitations operations design characteristics and functional use of a variety of types and models of electronic equipment and systems related to but less than a full professional knowledge of electronic engineering. Electronics technicians may have gained experience assisting in work situations that includes: Maintenance; Installation; Fabrication; Testing and Evaluation/Research and Development; Sustainment; Troubleshooting. Qualifying 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 and developing and instructing on electronic equipment or similar functions; and 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

Education (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Successfully completed Two full years of graduate education or a masters degree meets the requirements for GS-9. To be creditable education must include a major study in electrical engineering electronics engineering or electronics technology. OR

Combination (Education and Experience (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate education (in excess of one year) related to the position and specialized experience as described above are also qualifying.

Physical Requirements: Work involves various situations requiring bench and/or field work that requires sitting walking standing bending lifting pushing etc. Handles devices weighing up to 40 pounds and is sometimes called upon to handle objects weighing in excess of 40 pounds with the assistance of equipment or other personnel. Work requires frequent inspections of equipment and systems which may involve considerable walking bending stooping crawling climbing reaching and other physical movements. Often works in areas that require special safety precautions to avoid injury to self or others (e.g. lock-out tag-out (LOTO) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) etc.)

For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at

Required Experience:

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