Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic

Not Required

Duties

Perform services on the Utilities Monitoring and Controls System (UMCS) for monitoring and controlling HVAC, fire/life, safety, security, energy, and utility systems in a variety of facilities.,Conduct scheduled maintenance and troubleshooting tasks such as tightening contacts and connections, replacing fuses, resistors, and analog boards as needed.,Use a line analyzer to measure voltage settings on analog boards; use a decade box (resistance simulator) to check sensors and calibrate analog boards; and use a digital VOM fluke to adjust voltage within 1/10,0000th of a volt on analog boards.,Operate hand-held H2T test simulator or laptop computer on Field Processing Units to bypass keyboard controls while in field to adjust or alter set points.,Enter facility schematics of system locations which provide a graphic representation for identifying a problem source.,Use mnemonic codes for calling up field data points and enter values and status elements that establish the parameters or command the UMCS to monitor each field data point.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. Troubleshoot, install, repair and maintain commercial or industrial heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) control systems and energy monitoring and control systems. Apply a comprehensive principle of electrical control theory to repair, maintain and service a variety of complete electrical and electronic systems with mechanical, hydraulic and/or pneumatic subsystems and equipment and electronic controls. Interpret electronic, electrical, and mechanical drawings, specifications, and schematics of complete control systems. Independently perform specific procedures and techniques to repair and replace a variety of electronic system parts and components either remotely or on site. Operate laptop computers, interface devices, and handheld microprocessors to monitor programs trend data, modify, schedule, reset, and analyze problems for variable frequency drive motors and air quality sensors. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Efforts: Employee handles and carries tools, equipment, and test equipment weighing 50 pounds or less and is required to stoop, stretch, bend, kneel, and work in uncomfortable positions to reach parts of the system when modifying and adjusting sensors. Working Conditions: Work is primarily performed inside but the employee may occasionally be required to work outside and in drafty attic spaces and cramped areas with low overheads or sudden temperature changes during maintenance or troubleshooting EMCS.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Logistics Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment relocation incentives may be authorized. Student loan repayment may be authorized. Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized. Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.