Job Summary

This position is located at the Alexandria Veterans Affairs Medical Center and has been placed on the National Historic Register with five Community Based Out-Patient Clinics. The work requires consideration of old and new construction methods for our many buildings and requires covering many buildings with current and future security needs and convenience. With over 100 acres of grounds the camera system is a must for safety 24 hours a day.

Job Description

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/27/2026. 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 eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Electronics Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Ingenuity Test Equipment - Electronics Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment) Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics Without more than normal supervision 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: Must have normal or corrected to normal hearing and vision. Frequent strenuous physical demands are present in all functions and is not limited to lifting and carrying of 50 lbs. Regular color vision and finger dexterity is required for identification of wire color strands for IT terminations. Daily duties require considerable walking, stair climbing, ladder and scaffold climbing, standing, stooping, bending, stretching, reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, working off high ladders, scaffolds, wearing of harnesses and respirators, as well as heavy lifting and strenuous exertion for extending amounts of time as required by the work. Work in all series require the wearing of steel toed boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and some specialized PPE. Work is performed inside and outside of buildings, well-lit and under safe, adequately ventilated conditions. Exposure to high and low ambient temperatures, drafts, equipment noise, paint fumes, spray mist, dust, dirt, chemicals, cuts, bruises, broken bones, and noxious fumes is common. Wearing of uncomfortable protective equipment and clothing is occasionally necessary. Exposure to asbestos and lead based paint, as well as other toxins, is of daily concern with buildings of the age. Extreme temperatures are a factor as some equipment is located in attics and basements or on parking lot pole lights.