Electronics Technician

Summary

This position serves as an Electronics Technician in the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) in the Biomedical Section of the Engineering Service, with general supervision by the Chief Biomedical Engineer. The person will be responsible for the comprehensive management of electronic systems within VHSO main facility, Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) and catchment areas.

Duties

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 providing patient safety, physical security and quality of life for both Veterans and staff at all VHSO facilities. Works in all areas of the medical center, supporting both patient care and ancillary services. The person is capable of planning and performing scheduled and unscheduled (emergency) maintenance on systems to ensure that they are operating properly, calibrated, and in compliance with applicable codes and standards. Seeks ways to reduce failures, eliminate safety hazards, and enhance accuracy and reliability. The incumbent recommends whether systems should be removed from service, allowed to remain in service, or be restored to service. Responsible for 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. Drafts and submits packages for the acquisition of materials and/or utilizing contracts, the package includes a Performance Work Statement (PWS)/Statement of Work (SOW); Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) and a market Research Report. Maintains current certification as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR). 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 operating within code. Creates, updates and reviews technical drawings, including blueprints, wiring diagrams and circuit schematics to ensure greater accuracy and compliance with applicable codes & regulations. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Subject to change based on the needs of the Facility. Position Description/PD#: Electronics Technician/PD03361A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Driver's License: A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/19/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-10. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Individual Occupational Requirements: Applicants who meet the Individual Occupational Requirements described below are fully qualified for the specified entry grade and must also meet the specialized experience. Specialized Experience: 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. In addition to meeting the above Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) AND Time-In-Grade, applicants must also meet the experience directly related to this position. Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-10 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Experience in the theories, techniques, and applications of electronics, basic electricity, and occasional engineering mechanics and correction of malfunctioning equipment and systems. Experience working with complex equipment, electronics theories, electronic operating procedures and characteristics of equipment. Experience with troubleshooting the electronic equipment and solving technical problems. Skilled in the techniques, theories, practical applications, and operational characteristics of electronic equipment, electronics and electricity in conjunction with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical functions. Experience with a range of computer based electronic equipment systems conversant to capabilities, limitations, operations, design characteristics and functional use of a variety of systems and measurement instruments. Driver's License Requirement: Must possess a valid state issued driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. (Please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. You will be required to show your valid driver's license at the time of your interview.) Physical Requirements: The person 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 person often works under conditions of stress caused by the nature of the work and the necessity to meet deadlines. Person 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.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. Par