Electronic Industrial Control (EIC) Mechanic

Electronic Industrial Control (EIC) Mechanic

Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Health Administrion

Eastern Oklahoma VA Healthcare System, Jack C Montgomery VA Medical Center, Facilities Management

Summary

The Electronic Industrial Controls (EIC) Mechanic is assigned to the Operions & Maintenance Section, Facilities Management Service. Incumbent is under the general supervision of the Supervisory Maintenance Mechanic. Incumbent provides support maintenance and repair on all non-biomedical electronic systems and equipment, including centralized environmental monitoring, control systems, and energy management systems.

Summary

The Electronic Industrial Controls (EIC) Mechanic is assigned to the Operions & Maintenance Section, Facilities Management Service. Incumbent is under the general supervision of the Supervisory Maintenance Mechanic. Incumbent provides support maintenance and repair on all non-biomedical electronic systems and equipment, including centralized environmental monitoring, control systems, and energy management systems.

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Accepting applicions

Open & closing des

07/29/2025 to 08/07/2025

Salary

$32.37 to - $37.79 per hour

Pay scale & grade

WG 11

Locion

1 vacancy in the following locion:

Muskogee, OK

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

No

Travel Required

Not required

Relocion expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

2606 Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic

Supervisory stus

No

Security clearance

Not Required

Drug test

No

Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determinion process

Credentialing

Suitability/Fitness

Announcement number

CBSU-12770576-25-GL

Control number

841949600

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nionals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was elimined and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarificion from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS

DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupion.

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Duties

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Duties:

Knowledge of EIC Mechanics and performing work on highly complex systems of electronic sensing and control.

Knowledge of logic circuits, electronic amplificion, control circuits, and complex electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and/or pneumic systems.

Knowledge of industrial or environmental control processes to be accomplished by the equipment on which they work, to properly test and coordine various portions of the system.

Knowledge of characteristic voltage, current, and signal shape of the input and output of a wide variety of microprocessors, integred and discrete solid-ste circuits, and high-power vacuum tube or transistor applicions to recognize indicions of improper operion, and differentie them from temporary anomalies introduced by the testing itself.

Troubleshoot using Boolean algebra to construct truth tables and logic equions for analysis of logic circuits.

Responsible for making tests and alignments to ensure the completed equipment is aligned and functioning properly.

Knowledge of characteristic voltage, current, and signal shape of the input and output of a wide variety of microprocessors, integred and discrete solid-ste circuits, and high-power vacuum tube or transistors.

Performs a variety of work involved in the installion, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and calibrion of electronic controls and indicing and recording systems used on industrial machinery or in heing and air conditioning (HVAC), Automed Building System (ABS) which use special purpose, dediced computers to store opering parameters and initie adjustments.

Ability to use the usual hand tools of the electronics trade, such as drills, chassis punches, wrenches, soldering irons, and micro soldering, needed to remove and replace circuit parts where accure positioning, appearance, mechanical strength, and electrical integrity are important.

Knowledge of complex tools including multiple axis numerically controlled (NC) machine tools with continuous ph or contouring control capability, such as machining centers and omnia mills.

Interprets engineering drawings th combine electrical and electronic schemics, logic diagrams, and mechanical drawings to trace signal flow throughout the system while troubleshooting malfunctions of complex systems.

Knowledge of da conversion and processing units.

Knowledge of electrical and electronic block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and schemics to understand the construction and operion of the industrial controls and troubleshoot malfunctions.

Knowledge of electronic theory and circuits and basic logic circuits to power, timing, and motion controls, indicing and counting mechanisms, and similar devices to suggest greer efficiency.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Position Description Title/PD#: Electronic Industrial Control (EIC) Mechanic/PD14034A

Physical Effort and Working Conditions: Work requires good coordinion and good physical and mental health. At times, the incumbent must remain working in cramped or awkward positions. Occasionally, the incumbent must push or lift heavy pieces of equipment weighing up to 100 pounds and must lift and push items weighing up to 50 pounds. Incumbent must have good vision and must not be color blind to allow for proper interpretion of important electronic color codes and manual dexterity for accomplishing delice work on miniurized circuitry. The incumbent is required to climb ladders, do overhead work, and observe normal and some special safety precautions. The incumbent is in daily contact with electrical safety hazards resulting from work with voltage found in communicions equipment, and power supplies, and is frequently exposed to special mechanical system safety hazards in working with motor-driven systems. The working conditions are normally good in terms of lighting, space, and ventilion but, site work on equipment may be dirty, dusty, greasy, or contamined, in cramped spaces and often from scaffolding. The work is performed inside and outside (he, cold, under, and outside of buildings). Installion, inspections, and repairs are often made under dirty noisy conditions. occasionally involves exposure to hazards such as radiion, sharp objects, hot objects, and infection. i There is frequent exposure to the danger of electrical shock, strains, cuts, bruises, burns and infections, and asbestos containment areas. Work may be performed outside in inclement weher or in areas th are very hot, cold, or unventiled: such as crawlspaces and mechanical rooms. Safety procedures must be followed, and approprie protective safety gear must be worn, as required for the specific work area or task.

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Conditions of employment

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job

Subject to a background/suitability investigion

Designed and/or random drug testing may be required

May serve a probionary period

Selective Service Registrion is required for males born after 12/31/1959

A complete applicion package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.

Selected applicants required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identificion required to complete pre-employment requirements (

Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or ste-issued dentificion cards th are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identificion for employment.

Selected applicant is subject to a restriction on movement following competitive appointment in 5 C.F.R. 330.502 for the first 90 days.

Participion in the seasonal influenza vaccinion program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Selected applicant is subject to pre-employment physical

Qualificions

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing de of this announcement.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Experience with ABS Control Systems is preferred but not required.

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 demonstres 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 red in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualificion Standards .

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualificions will first be evalued against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess least the minimal acceptable qualificion requirement are considered for further ring; those who do not are red ineligible and are elimined. The potential eligibles are then red against the remainder of the Job Elements:

Electronics

Equipment Assembly, Installion, Repair

Ingenuity

Test Equipment - Electronics

Troubleshooting (Electrical)

Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics

Without more than normal supervision

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through Nional Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizions (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 th transles 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 credited on the basis of time actually spent in approprie activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indice clearly the nure of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Educion

There is no educional substitution for this grade level.

Additional informion

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentive job offer. For more informion about the Act and the complaint process, Human Resources and Administrion/Operions, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) The Fair Chance Act .

Participion in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement th all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccinion or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccinion has been granted. HCP in violion of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locions or who come into contact with VA pients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locions include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associed clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrive, remote and onsite, paid and without compension, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with pients outside VA medical facilities.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candides for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience th exceeds the minimum qualificions of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Informion about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found .

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacion) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave a re (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-reled non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the re which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment de and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alterne method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits th are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits .

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more informion on the specific benefits offered.

How you evalued

You evalued for this job based on how well you meet the qualificions above.

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

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits th are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits .

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more informion on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents

Required Documents

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Documents Accepted:

Cover Letter

DD-214/ Stement of Service

Disability Letter (VA)

Resume

Separion Notice (RIF)

SF-15

SF-50/ Notificion of Personnel Action

Documents Required:

Resume

Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your applicion.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure th their applicion package includes all necessary documents to determine qualificions and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documention (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional informion. Applicants deemed ineligible if supporting documention 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 considerion for this position.

Applicions are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the stus of your applicion.

How to Apply

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All applicants are encouraged to apply online.

To apply for this position, you must complete the occupional questionnaire and submit the documention specified in the Required Documents section. The complete applicion package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/07/2025 to receive considerion. To preview the questionnaire click .

1. To begin, click Apply Online to cree a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupional questionnaire.

2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your applicion package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and approprie documention is submitted prior to the closing de. You may check the stus of your applicion any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applicions. Informion regarding your applicion stus can be found in the USAJobs Help Center .

To return to an incomplete applicion , log into your USAJOBS account and click Upde Applicion in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your applicion incomplete.

Agency contact informion

VISN 19 HR Contact Center

Phone

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Address

VA Eastern Oklahoma Health Care System

1011 Honor Heights Drive

Muskogee, OK 74401

US

Next steps

After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evalued to ensure qualificion and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certifice(s) is issued and applicants notified of their stus by email.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability

New employee probionary period

Privacy Act

Reasonable accommodion policy

Selective Service

Signure and false stements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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Documents Accepted:

Cover Letter

DD-214/ Stement of Service

Disability Letter (VA)

Resume

Separion Notice (RIF)

SF-15

SF-50/ Notificion of Personnel Action

Documents Required:

Resume

Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your applicion.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure th their applicion package includes all necessary documents to determine qualificions and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documention (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional informion. Applicants deemed ineligible if supporting documention 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 considerion for this position.

Applicions are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the stus of your applicion.

How to Apply

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All applicants are encouraged to apply online.

To apply for this position, you must complete the occupional questionnaire and submit the documention specified in the Required Documents section. The complete applicion package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/07/2025 to receive considerion. To preview the questionnaire click .

1. To begin, click Apply Online to cree a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupional questionnaire.

2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your applicion package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and approprie documention is submitted prior to the closing de. You may check the stus of your applicion any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applicions. Informion regarding your applicion stus can be found in the USAJobs Help Center .

To return to an incomplete applicion , log into your USAJOBS account and click Upde Applicion in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your applicion incomplete.

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Agency contact informion

VISN 19 HR Contact Center

Phone

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Address

VA Eastern Oklahoma Health Care System

1011 Honor Heights Drive

Muskogee, OK 74401

US

Next steps

After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evalued to ensure qualificion and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certifice(s) is issued and applicants notified of their stus by email.

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability

New employee probionary period

Privacy Act

Reasonable accommodion policy

Selective Service

Signure and false stements

Social security number request

Overview Help Accepting applicions Open & closing des 07/29/2025 to 08/07/2025 Salary $32.37 to - $37.79 per hour Pay scale & grade WG 11 Locion 1 vacancy in the following locion: Muskogee, OK Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocion expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) Supervisory stus No Security clearance Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Trust determinion process Announcement number CBSU-12770576-25-GL Control number 841949600