ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: US ARMY IMCOM JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS BUSINESS OPERATIONS & INTEGRATION DIV Learn more about this agency Duties Interview facility occupants and contractors to identify problems associated with Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) design and requirements. Evaluate methods of operations of the Direct Digital Control (DDC) Energy Monitoring and Control System (EMCS) to optimize Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) operations and maintenance, and the related energy conservation benefits. Develop projects to improve the efficiency and performance of existing Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems and equipment. Develop Energy Monitoring and Control System (EMCS) criteria documents (scopes of work) for design packages and studies used in facilities on the installation. Participate in facility inspections for Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) controls testing and performance verification. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. The duties of this position require the employee to possess a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. Employee may be required to travel occasionally for business or training. Requires the use of protective clothing (i.e. hearing protection, eye protection, gloves, etc.) as provided by the employer. Physical is required for this position. A Tier 1 non-sensitive background is required for this position throughout this appointment. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: Have one year of specialized experience which includes the following. 1) Perform work monitoring and maintaining Direct Digital Control (DDC) Building Automation Systems related to Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC). 2) Perform common tasks for troubleshooting and repairing digital systems for HVAC systems. 3) Use established standard operational procedures for digital HVAC operations or procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n)FC16 - Engineers & Scientists (Non-Construction) Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Recruitment and relocation incentives MAY be authorized. Student loan repayment MAY be authorized. Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service MAY be authorized. Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates MAY be authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be authorized. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. 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