Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic

Summary

The purpose of the position is to perform the overhaul, installation, maintenance, modification, and repair of highly complex systems of centralized electronic sensing andcontrol at the Syracuse VA Medical Center, in Syracuse, NY.

Duties

• Performs the overhaul, installation, maintenance, modification, and repair of highly complex systems of electronic sensing and control, including centralized environmental monitoring and control systems (EMCS) that use special purpose, dedicated computers to store operating parameters and initiate adjustments.
• Plans and lays out work from mechanical, electrical and electronic block diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical orders.
• Interprets engineering drawings that combine mechanical, electrical and electronic schematics, logic diagrams, and mechanical drawings; and traces signal flow throughout the system while troubleshooting malfunctions of complex systems.
• Creates electrical and control schematics as required for development of new custom control and monitoring needs and points of operation.
• Performs pretest, operational (functional), and final testing; final tuning; alignment; and/or calibration of highly complex electronic systems, components, and/or subassemblies.
• Conducts operational tests of complex equipment and systems to ensure proper operation.
• Operates Energy Management Control System (EMCS), laptop computers, interface devices, and hand microprocessors, in order to monitor the program, trend data, modify, schedules, reset, and analyze problems for variable frequency drive motors, air quality sensors, economizer control systems, limit switches, pneumatic function modules, network controllers, variable air volume controls, dampers, valve actuators, and digital input controller for temperature, flow status, configuration, and staging of HVAC systems for HVAC technicians.
• Performs preventive maintenance on electronic control systems to include disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and calibration.
• Drives upgrades to the control systems of the building infrastructure.
• Implements directed engineering modifications to physical plant equipment and systems.
• Performs new plant and component acceptance testing along with commissioning of new/renovated construction and retro commissioning of existing spaces in accordance with ASHE, AHRAE, CME & VA Design guides and conferring with engineering control personnel for acceptance testing verification criteria.
• Incumbent traces out circuits from drawings and interprets operation sequencing in the control system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Work Schedule: M-F, 6:30am-3pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electronic Industrial Control Mechanic/PD# 301365-A Physical Requirements: Work assignments require moderate physical eff ort.
• The employee frequently lift s, carries, or otherwise handles items weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Assistance is usually available with heavy items.
• The work is performed in a sitting position for extended periods.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping is required.
• Occasional climbing and work in high places may be required.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).

Effective May 7, 2025, driver’s licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the “Required Documents” section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Education

None.

How You Will Be Evaluated

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.

Required Documents

• Documents Required: Resume Documents Accepted: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (Schedule A) Disability Letter (VA) License Other (1) PCS Orders Professional Certification Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.
• Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
• Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
• Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply.
• Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
• Applications are accepted online.
• Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.