Locksmith

• Repairs modifies and installs a variety of locking devices intended to secure doors desks compartments mobile equipment safes vaults and other secured locations.
• Manufactures duplicates keys and keys (placing/changing) of combinations for locking mechanisms.
• Experience with the construction operation and functional characteristics of locking devices.
• Manufactures replacement parts changes combinations establishes and master key systems including pinning the cores and building the lock set assembly.
• Files drills chisels and grinds materials to facilitate a variety of installation and repair processes.
• Disassembles repairs cleans reassembles and reinstalls a large variety of moderate to extremely complex locking devices to include door modification or lock sets.
• Utilizes all tools required of the position including lock picking tools files drills chisels and grinders.
• Use measuring devices like a key depth gauge and a measuring tape in order to enact installation repairs and maintenance.
• Skilled in usage of volt meter to establish correct parameters for electronic security systems installation repairs and maintenance.
• Provides expert advice to management on the most appropriate locks and systems for specific security requirements and be able to review blueprints.
• Attends seminars trainings and carefully reviews trade journals and manuals to maintain expert knowledge of locks and associated hardware.
• Reads interprets applies technical manuals manufacturers diagrams/specifications and be able to prepare diagrams to identify dimensions or special part requirements.
• Uses a variety of tools and skill to work with total accuracy to preclude the destruction of expensive security items.
• Fabricates tools and parts from a variety of materials using welding equipment hand tools and power tools such as grinders lathes milling machines and drill presses.
• Troubleshoots malfunctioning components and required repairs
• Determines precise locations and angles for drilling without harming the contents or causing permanent damage to the mechanism or container.
• Examines all locks worked on for evidence of attempted neutralization and takes corrective action.

Work Schedule: 8:00am- 4:30pm Monday - Friday
Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Authorized
Position Description Title/PD#: Locksmith/PD13573A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• 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)

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 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 or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 09/23/2026.

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:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions Specifications etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation and Repair etc.
• Technical Practices (Theoretical Precise Artistic)
• Troubleshooting
• Use of Measuring Instruments

NOTE: Preferred Experience: 5 years Journeyman - Locksmith

Must Possess a Valid State Drivers License (Do not upload physical Drivers License is not Allowed)

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.

Physical Requirements: Work assignments require standing stooping bending kneeling for prolonged periods as well as working in cramped and awkward positions. Incumbent is required to lift items weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.

Working Conditions: Work is normally performed in a well-lighted heated and ventilated area. Occasionally work is done outside in inclement weather or in areas that are drafty and poorly lighted. Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of cuts bruises scrapes and serious burns. Travel facilities assigned to offsite facilities logistically separated from the medical center is a regular occurrence.