Electronic Mechanic (MVO)

Serves as an Electronic Mechanic in monitoring, maintaining, setting, resetting, and or repairing controls for a variety of Fire Alarms and Fire Suppression Systems.

Installs, maintains, and repairs electric wiring systems, related switches, distribution panels and outlet boxes, as well as, a wide variety of electrical fixtures, tools and appliances

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 Mechanic (MVO) ~ without more than normal supervision. have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex Electronic Mechanic tasks to include the assembly, modification, test, and system integration of Fire Alarms and Fire Suppression Systems electronics systems; provide recommendations for modification, test, and repair procedures.

I am skilled in providing technical direction on the full range of test equipment maintenance, trouble shooting, and repair duties, recognize deficiencies in test equipment, programming a system under test.

I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT.

Handles and carries tools, equipment and testing devices that seldom weigh over 50 pounds. Work is normally performed at sites where most of the equipment can be reached from the floor or ladders. The incumbent may occasionally use platforms, scaffolding, hoists, holders and pulleys in performing the work.

The position requires frequent standing, walking and climbing and occasional stooping, bending, kneeling and work in tiring or uncomfortable positions. WORKING CONDITIONS. Most of the work is performed inside. Occasionally work is performed outside on top of tall buildings and in cramped areas with low overheads.

The incumbent is exposed to gas, smoke, ash, scalding water, carbon monoxide poisoning, gas, oil and sulfur fumes and toxic refrigerants. Goggles, respirators, heavy aprons, hard hats, protective gloves, facemasks and protective clothing are provided to mitigate the adverse conditions and exposure to known hazards.