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Lead Electronics Technician

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$83K/yr - $107K/yr

1+ years exp

The Jesse Brown VA Medical Center is part of the Veterans Health Administration, seeking a Lead Electronics Technician. The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the safe and effective operation of electronic equipment while managing and integrating electronics systems and their related IT systems throughout their lifecycle.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Distributes and balances the workload among employees in accordance with established workflow or job specialization, assure timely accomplishment of the assigned workload, and assure that each employee has enough work to keep engaged

Keeps in touch with the status and progress of work and makes day- to- day adjustments in accordance with established priorities, obtaining assistance from the supervisor on problems that may arise, such as backlogs which cannot be disposed of promptly

Estimates and reports on expected time of completion of work and maintain records of work accomplishments and time expended and prepare production reports as requested

Instructs employees in specific tasks and job techniques and make available written instructions, reference materials and supplies

Monitors working conditions such as seating, ventilation, lighting, safety, etc

Keeps abreast of technology to participate in and recommend new and replacement equipment

Serves as a technical advisor and consultant to physicians, engineers, and medical personnel in the purchase of new instrumentation to meet specific needs, and in the implementation of that technology

Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representatives (COR).Participates in market research and vendor product evaluations for various types of medical devices and systems, conducts security risk assessments, and helps prepare equipment procurement packages

Coordinates equipment installation, verifies that contract specifications are met, performs initial tests of operability and integration, and deems equipment safe and ready for use

Provides or coordinates training and assistance in adapting equipment to changing environmental conditions, including those related to space, utilities, network integration, staffing, and policy and procedures

Responsible for the site prep and installation of this equipment either as the installer or as the VA's technical representative overseeing a contracted or vendor installation according to contractual requirements

Performs operational and verification tests or is responsible for the certification of these tests by a contractor on direct patient care systems prior to initial use by the electronics equipment operator

Responsible for overall implementation and management of electronics technology in his/her assigned areas

Serves as the primary resource on all electronics technology issues in those areas

Provides technical support for a wide variety of highly sophisticated and complex electronics equipment and systems including advanced analog, digital, microprocessor and computer based electronics with many interrelated subassemblies, system servers and sophisticated digital equipment connected to the Medical Center IT network and other systems

Analyzes and evaluates equipment problems, determining whether the problem is caused by use error, hardware or software component failure, physical damage, environmental factors, and connectivity/compatibility or communication/networking issues

Ensures that electronics equipment continuously meets TJC, VA, CAP, radiation, and other standards for patient and user safety and standards of care

Researches the applicability of published hazard notices and recalls and coordinates actions with medical center staff to minimize impact on patient care

Investigates local incidents involving electronics equipment and systems and participates on root cause analysis (RCA) and failure mode effects analysis (FMEA) teams as necessary

Responsible for establishing a stock level of repair parts and supplies and ensuring the availability of items needed for the daily tasks associated with the equipment within the assigned areas of responsibility

Identifies test equipment, tools, and software needed to support and sustain technology

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Electronic theorySchematic diagramsTest equipmentTroubleshootingTechnical advisingEquipment installationProject managementCustomer serviceTeamworkAttention to detailInterpersonal skills

Required

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

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA

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

Subject to background/security investigation

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

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

Time-In-Grade Requirement: 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 by the closing date of this announcement

For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-10

You must meet the IOR requirement and Position Requirements below to Qualify for the position

INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT (IOR): Specialized Experience: Work as a technician, instructor, inspector, or mechanic (civilian or military) that showed progression in theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic theory, and of the characteristics, function, operation, and capabilities of a variety of types of electronic equipment

This experience must have included the use of schematic diagrams, a variety of test equipment, and the application of appropriate electronic formulas involved in such duties as testing, troubleshooting, modifying, designing, calibrating, installing, maintaining, repairing, constructing, developing, and instructing on electronic equipment, or similar functions

Experience in developing policies, standards, and procedures for maintenance, installation, or similar functions, provided the work clearly shows that the applicant applied a specialized knowledge of the theories and principles of a variety of electronic systems or equipment

GS-11 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-10 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization

Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Distributes and balances the workload among employees and established workflow or job specialization, maintain records of work and prepare production, Gives on the job training to new employees, analyzes maintenance trends, operating environment, Analyzes and evaluates equipment problems, Investigates, troubleshoots, and diagnoses root cause, respond to other customer service requests, serves as a technical advisor in the purchase of new instrumentation to meet specific needs, and in the implementation of that technology

Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representatives (COR), Coordinates equipment installation, verifies that contract specifications are met, performs initial tests of operability and integration, and deems equipment safe and ready for use, conducts or arranges training, suggesting improvements, updates, upgrades, replacements, and/or interfaces based on specific needs, serves as consultant and advisor on construction projects, responsible for the site prep and installation of this equipment

Ensures that electronics equipment continuously meets TJC, VA, CAP, radiation, and other standards, identifies test equipment, tools, and software needed, order parts, supplies, and services, maintaining documented equipment histories in AMES/MERS, documenting all equipment maintenance

Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education, that is directly related to the work of the Electronics Technician position, such as electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or electronics technology

NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation

Physical Requirements: Works under conditions of extreme stress caused by the nature of the mission which often involves the life and well-being of patients. He/she must be able to interact effectively with all levels of medical center staff and must remain calm and analytical even under stress

The incumbent must have thorough knowledge of different department's operational and infection control procedures to enable him/her to function effectively while responding to equipment or facility related issues actively affecting patient care

Performance of the incumbent's duties can be physically demanding involving walking, sitting, some standing, and long periods of intense concentration. Lifting of objects between 10 and 40 pounds is common, and on occasion lifting of heavier objects is necessary