Job Summary

These positions are located in the Department of Veterans Affairs at the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System in the engineering department in Sioux Falls, SD.

Job Description

Driver's License: A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work exerts moderate to arduous effort involving working, standing, bending, stooping, lifting, and crawling while performing their duties at the Medical Center. Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolding. Must be capable of climbing over and under equipment, working in confined spaces, crawl spaces, and other isolated areas. Must be able to work for extended periods in uncomfortable positions and conditions. Must be able to lift loads up to 40 pounds unassisted and 80 pounds with assistance. WORK CONDITIONS: Work will be performed inside the shop or Medical Center areas that are adequately heated, cooled, and lit but on occasion must work in service/utility areas outside with marginal/minimal ventilation. Work is performed throughout the Medical Center including patient care areas. Work performed is generally of a precise nature requiring prolonged concentration. At times works under conditions of extreme stress and must be able to interact effectively with Medical Center staff and perform work in a calm manner. Will occasionally have to operate a government vehicle to accomplish work required at VA outpatient clinics located off the main medical campus. Works in crowded areas and around moving machinery. Is also required to work in patient areas which are contaminated with various diseases including HIV, TB, and is issued personal protective equipment/clothing to be worn. Will be working with live electrical/electronic circuits exposing themselves to the possibility of electrical shock, burns from electrical or RF energy or hot solder, and cuts and bruises. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Electronics Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Ingenuity Test Equipment - Electronics Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment) Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics Without more than normal supervision IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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.