Electronics Technician

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Springfield, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists in the management of the Medical Center Biomedical Program in accordance with local, Federal, Veteran's Administration, and Joint Commission standards and directives. The role involves assisting in the administration of biomedical equipment records for repairs, service, and preventative maintenance using a computerized system. The technician will engage in or oversee the installation, maintenance, modification, trouble diagnosis, and repair of a wide variety of sophisticated and extremely complex electronics-based medical equipment devices and systems. Additionally, the position requires providing training and orientation in the diagnosis and solution of technical medical equipment problems. A critical aspect of this role, like all correctional institution employees, is the responsibility for maintaining the security of the institution, with correctional duties preceding all other required tasks.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
• Experience 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.
• Experience in 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 medical electronic equipment, or similar functions.
• Experience in demonstrating the ability to provide technical support, manage, monitor and develop schedules of biomedical electronic equipment.
• 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 biomedical electronic systems or equipment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.
• Must pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.
• Must complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence if not currently working in an institution and seeking to carry a firearm.
• Must successfully complete the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques", three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia.

Nice To Haves

• Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP) eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the management of the Medical Center Biomedical Program.
• Assists in the administration of the biomedical equipment records for repairs, service, and preventative maintenance program.
• Engages in or oversees the installation, maintenance, modification, trouble diagnosis, and subsequent repair of a wide variety of sophisticated and extremely complex electronics based medical equipment devices and systems.
• Provides training and orientation in the diagnosis and solution of problems experienced in technical medical equipment.
• Maintains the security of the institution.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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