Electronics Technician

Veterans Health Administration • Atlanta, GA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electronics Technician converts sound theories and ideas from the Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) leadership team into practical approaches for developing and modifying units or electrical devices that support complex electronic systems, and tests and maintains equipment. The position supports management, maintenance, and lifecycle support of medical and electronic equipment essential to patient care.

The technician provides technical support for procurement and service contracts, reviews technical literature, attends meetings and conferences, and supplies data for briefings and reports. The role analyzes equipment and engineering data, evaluates the feasibility of developing or modifying equipment, prepares schematics and specifications for interface devices, conducts tests, and evaluates electromagnetic characteristics and performance. The technician also researches parts requirements, supports procurement and fabrication of parts, and participates with engineering staff in projects involving maintenance of electronic automated test equipment and electronic systems.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Meet the applicable qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
• For current or former Federal employees covered by time-in-grade rules, meet the required 52 weeks at the next lower GS grade for the grade sought.
• Qualify through specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, or through the specified graduate education or combination of education and experience where applicable.
• For GS-07 education qualification: one year of graduate-level education (18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours) in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, engineering technology, or a related field that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• For GS-09 education qualification: two years of progressively higher graduate education (36 semester hours or 54 quarter hours) leading to a master's or equivalent degree in a relevant field, or an eligible combination of education and experience.
• Submit transcripts when qualifying based in whole or in part on education.
• Complete the required application steps, questionnaire, and online assessment.
• Register for Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959.
• Complete a background/security investigation and online onboarding requirements.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as required for VA Health Care Personnel.
• Serve the stated one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical data to procurement personnel for service-contract negotiations and initiate contract changes based on revised workload requirements.
• Review trade publications and equipment literature to stay informed about changing technology.
• Attend meetings and conferences to present data and ensure assigned equipment is maintained and updated.
• Provide technical data for briefings and reports to higher headquarters.
• Advise engineers on the feasibility of using test equipment for specific requirements and whether modifications are needed.
• Analyze technical equipment data to assess the feasibility of developing or modifying existing equipment.
• Prepare schematics and specifications for constructing interface devices and other modifications.
• Test devices and adjust them as needed to meet testing requirements.
• Test and evaluate equipment for electromagnetic characteristics and performance in varied spectrum environments.
• Study engineering specifications and manufacturers' manuals and observe equipment operation.
• Examine equipment in shop areas to determine design, testing capability, operational characteristics, and parts-support needs.
• Determine availability of items through procurement and prepare requirements descriptions for procurement staff negotiating contracts.
• Research technical brochures and contractor data to determine parts requirements for specialized test equipment.
• Help ensure technical specification data, including sole-source justifications when required, is included.
• Initiate construction of repair parts and provide specifications for parts fabricated by shop personnel.
• Work with engineering staff on projects involving end-service maintenance of electronic automated test equipment supporting maintenance, repair, and overhaul of electronic equipment and systems.
• Gather and research technical information about unusual design characteristics and analyze its applicability to design problems.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• VA may credit eligible job-related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service toward annual leave accrual, subject to prior request and approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed