Job Summary

The incumbent serves as a Locksmith for the Seattle VA Medical Center, Facilities Maintenance Shops in Seattle, WA.

Job Description

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement, 09/24/2026. 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. The screen-out element is the ability to perform as a Locksmith without more than normal supervision. Duties may include but are not limited to: Thorough knowledge of the full range of locking devices, hinges, door assemblies, door closers, and door operators and their parts in order to select substitute parts which would be suitable for use in repairing and fabricating devices to meet special security objectives; Experiment with various types of materials such as metals, alloys, and plastics when developing parts and component; Able to select appropriate materials considering such factors as needed strength and hardness, machining characteristics, environmental factors, and the extent to which the materials used could complicate or hamper the use of standard neutralization techniques; Skilled in servicing a wide variety of commonly used locks, and the functions they perform involve repairing, replacing or fabricating parts covered by manufacturer parts catalogs and specifications. 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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: Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment or components from ladders, platforms, and scaffolding, and in cramped or hard-to-reach areas. This can require walking long distances, prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, and climbing in uncomfortable or tiring positions. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up materials and equipment weighing up to 10 pounds. He/she may occasionally handle materials and equipment weighing more than 50 lbs. Working Conditions: Working conditions vary by environment. It may be indoors or outside and is generally dirty, dusty, greasy, and may involve inclement weather. May be assigned to work in areas where certain potentially harmful physical and/or chemical agents are present, such as in research labs. To ensure safety and health, personnel protection programs are maintained. These programs may include engineering controls, 1raining, work procedures, use of personal protective equipment, and medical surveillance. As part of the medical surveillance program, employees may be required to undergo medical examinations to assess their medical qualification for duty.