Electronics Mechanic Leader

Description:

This position is location within the Engineering Service as an Electronics Mechanic Leader within the Electric Shop, Maintenance and Repair Section. Required to perform all types of technical electronic and commercial, industrial electrical maintenance, installations, modifications, repair, and preventive maintenance duties at the main Biloxi campus of the VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System.

Requirements:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/09/2026.

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 demonstrates 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 will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards .

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibilities are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Electric Drawings
• Electrical Equipment
• Lead or Supervise
• Technical Practices
• Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic)
• Troubleshooting (Electrical)
• Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)

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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates 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 will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Required to push, walk, crawl, bend, lift, and climb to extreme heights for sustained periods of time. On some occasions, you will be required to lift heavy objects weighing more than 100 pounds, work on, in, and under buildings required. This position entails occupational hazards such as possible eye damage, hearing loss, and back injury. Most work is performed in extremely hot and humid conditions.
May be exposed to adverse working conditions, which include dust, a variety of chemicals, extreme heights, confined spaces, exposure to outdoor elements, and adverse weather conditions. There may be potentials for cuts, bruises, and chemical burns, when necessary to perform the position.

Will be responsible for maintaining a proper and professional attitude with both employees and patients of both genders at this facility. Will be required to use all safety equipment provided to ensure a safe working environment is always maintained on the facility. Will be aware of all job specifically health hazards and will wear the appropriate/required personal protective equipment (PPE). The Leaderman will inform his/her supervisor of any unusual health hazards encountered for guidance as necessary. Some elements pertaining to this trade possess great physical hardships because of heavy lifting, carrying, and pulling of heavy materials and objects. This position requires the employee to be medically screened for the proper use of a respirator, because the employee will be exposed occasionally to hazardous chemicals and materials and may also be exposed to contaminated areas.