Electronics Technician

Veterans Health Administration • Fayetteville, AR

24d

About The Position

The Electronics Technician serves in the Biomedical Section of the Engineering Service at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO), under general supervision of the Chief Biomedical Engineer. The position is responsible for comprehensive management of electronic systems at the VHSO main facility, Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), and catchment areas. The technician works throughout the medical center, supporting patient care and ancillary services.

The role covers design, installation, programming, maintenance, testing, and administration of electronic systems and network equipment. Systems include nurse call, overhead paging, fire alarms, security alarms, access control, security cameras, uninterruptible power supplies, commercial guest wireless internet, and the Engineering Network. The position helps maintain patient safety, physical security, and quality of life for Veterans and staff across VHSO facilities.

The technician plans and performs scheduled and emergency maintenance, ensuring systems operate properly, are calibrated, and comply with applicable codes and standards. The role includes troubleshooting and recommending whether equipment should be removed from service, remain in service, or be restored. It also involves preparing acquisition packages and maintaining current Contracting Officer Representative (COR) certification. The technician monitors fire alarm systems and creates, updates, and reviews technical drawings. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., subject to facility needs; emergencies at remote locations may require after-hours response with limited notice.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• A current, valid state-issued driver's license.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-10, including experience with electronics, basic electricity, troubleshooting, and correcting malfunctioning equipment and systems.
• Progressive theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic theory and the characteristics, functions, operation, and capabilities of varied electronic equipment.
• Experience using schematic diagrams and test equipment, applying electronic formulas, and performing duties such as testing, troubleshooting, modifying, designing, calibrating, installing, maintaining, repairing, constructing, or developing electronic equipment.
• Experience with complex equipment, electronic theory and operating procedures, troubleshooting, and solving technical problems.
• Knowledge and practical application of electronics and electricity in conjunction with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical functions.
• Experience with computer-based electronic equipment systems and measurement instruments, including their capabilities, limitations, operation, design characteristics, and functional use.
• Current federal employees and certain former federal employees applying at GS-11 must meet the time-in-grade requirement: 52 weeks at GS-10, documented by SF-50.
• Ability to meet all application steps, including an online assessment; selected applicants are subject to background/security investigation and onboarding requirements.
• Compliance with the VA seasonal influenza vaccination program, or an approved medical or religious exemption; face masks are required when an exemption is granted.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including routine handling of objects up to 20 pounds and occasional handling of objects up to 50 pounds; working in cramped or awkward positions; and prolonged standing and walking.
• Ability to frequently travel to remote work sites and respond to emergencies, potentially after hours and with limited notice.
• Ability to perform precise work requiring prolonged concentration and to work under stress and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, program, maintain, and administer electronic systems at VHSO facilities, CBOCs, and catchment areas.
• Maintain nurse call, overhead paging, fire alarm, security alarm, access control, security camera, UPS, commercial guest wireless internet, and Engineering Network systems.
• Plan and perform scheduled and emergency maintenance; test and calibrate systems and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Troubleshoot system failures, reduce failures and safety hazards, and improve accuracy and reliability.
• Recommend whether systems should be removed from service, remain in service, or be restored to service.
• Design, install, program, and maintain routers, firewalls, switches, and other network equipment in a multi-campus computer network; routinely test and verify network operation.
• Prepare acquisition packages for materials and contracts, including a Performance Work Statement or Statement of Work, an Independent Government Cost Estimate, and a market research report.
• Maintain current certification as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
• Monitor computer monitoring systems and fire alarm control panels to manage facility fire alarm system operation and ensure code compliance.
• Create, update, and review blueprints, wiring diagrams, circuit schematics, and other technical drawings for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Travel frequently to remote sites to perform work and respond to emergencies, potentially after hours.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.
• Potential credit for job-related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining annual leave accrual, subject to request and approval before appointment.

What This Job Offers

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