This Electronics Technician position is in the Facilities Management Services at the West Haven Connecticut VA Medical Center. This position is full time at 40 hours per week.
The incumbent performs technical work primarily requiring a practical knowledge of the techniques and theories characteristics of electronics, the ability to apply that knowledge to duties involved in engineering functions, a knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, operations, design characteristics and function use of a variety of types and models of electronic equipment and systems and a knowledge of developing specifications, scope of work and other associated documents concerning contractor maintenance and preventive maintenance on electronics/electromechanics equipment and systems.
The employee will be expected to work at both West Haven and Newington Campuses of VA Connecticut including satellite outpatient clinics. Duties include but are not limited to: Provides comprehensive technical support for highly complex electronic systems, including audiovisual, security, nurse call, wireless communications, paging, clinical medical equipment, sterilizers/ETO monitoring, patient beds, surgical chairs, elopement systems, and system servers.
Performs preventive maintenance, repairs, calibration, installation, modification, and user training for these systems. Analyzes, diagnoses, develops, and plans solutions for complex equipment issues involving microprocessor-based systems with interrelated subsystems. Identifies hazardous conditions involving electronic systems and takes corrective or preventive action, including determining whether equipment should be removed from or returned to service.
Supports state-of-the-art electronic instrumentation systems where failure of even a single subsystem may jeopardize patient safety or medical procedures. Develops cost estimates, contract justifications, and assists in inspection and acceptance of construction projects. May perform additional assignments typically handled by other Electronics Technicians when required for mission needs. Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Electronics Technician/PD08056A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Notifications: This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. This position is in the Competitive Service.
Time-in-Grade Restriction: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service. Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C.
4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System. Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment.
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Steven.Laudenbach@va.gov · (603) 624-4366 X5078
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $72737 – $94563/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-23.
This is a Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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