ELCTRONIC INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS MECHANIC

Plans and lays out work from electrical and electronic block diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical orders. Performs pretest, operational (functional), and final testing; final tuning; alignment; and/or calibration of highly complex electronic systems, components, and/or subassemblies.

Installs, overhauls, repairs, fabricates, and/or modifies electronically controlled industrial systems, components, and/or subassemblies. Performs preventive maintenance on electronic control systems to include disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and calibration.

Utilizes safety and security practices and procedures following established rules and regulations and maintains a safe, clean, and secure work environment.

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-2600 Electronic Equipment Installation And Maintenance Family.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Use of Test Equipment: Electronics Theory of Electronics Ability To Use Hand and Power Tools -Electronics Trouble shooting (Electronic Equipment) Ingenuity (Ability To Suggest and Apply New Methods) PHYSICAL EFFORT: The employee frequently lifts, carry, or otherwise handle items weighing up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds).

Occasionally handle items greater than 18 kilograms. Assistance is usually available with heavy items. Work in a sitting position for extended periods. Work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping. Occasionally, work may be requires climbing and working in high places.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is usually performed inside in well-lighted, heated, and ventilated areas. When equipment is fixed in place, it is sometimes necessary to work in warehouse or industrial areas exposed to loud noises, heat or cold, fumes, etc.

Mechanics are subject to injuries, such as electric shock, cuts and bruises, as well as burns caused by electrical energy or soldering irons. The mechanic may be required to work in cramped positions or in close proximity to energized or operating machinery .

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.