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Electronic Industrial Controls Job Overview
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 15 days of the closing date of this announcement. Your background must demonstrate experience and thorough knowledge of AC/DC electricity with the ability to select gauges and type of conductors' relays, wiring harnesses, motors, etc.; Skilled in the interpretation of installation and repair instructions that frequently describe only general applications for the various components rather than their interface with the other components of the specific system; Ability to arrange and install components, wiring, etc. in such a way to ensure proper and safe operation of systems.; Knowledge to serve as technical advisor and consultant to medical center clinical and engineering staff in the evaluation and design of systems and equipment to meet current and projected needs.; Knowledge of refrigeration cycles, heat transfer principles and complete knowledge of associated air conditioning components. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. 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. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The Screen Out Element for this position is: Ability to do the work of a Electronic Industrial Control Mechanic without more than normal supervision. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Electronics Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Ingenuity Test Equipment - Electronics Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment) Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics 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. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The work is active, frequently requiring physical effort in lifting up to 40 pounds without assistance and over 40 pounds with assistance from other workers or weight handling equipment. Work assignments involve frequent standing, sitting, climbing of ladders, bending and working in cramped and awkward positions.