Direct Digital Controls Specialist

Summary NIST is seeking a Direct Digital Controls Specialist to ensure reliable operation of campus-wide building management and HVAC control systems using advanced digital controls. This role sustains mission-critical infrastructure, enabling safe, efficient research operations by maintaining system performance, resolving complex issues, and supporting continuous improvement of control technologies. Learn more about this agency Duties In this position, you will: - Independently maintain building automation and associated network systems to include; Commission and test new and existing building automation systems and mechanical equipment, controlled by building automation systems. - Troubleshoot, diagnose, calibrate, repair, and upgrade automation systems, networks and components. - Develop work plans and procedures. - Interpret technical drawings and documentation and ensure compliance with codes and standards. - Provide emergency support and respond to callbacks. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. citizenship Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment Merit applicants must meet time-in-grade/band requirements, as applicable Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical examination This position requires the operation of a Federal motor vehicle. Bargaining Unit Position: No Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-10 (ZT-III) at NIST level. Specialized experience is defined as: - Maintaining building automation and control systems, including installing new systems, troubleshooting failures, calibrating instruments, and upgrading software. - Experience interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints, schematics, operations manuals, and work orders to repair, upgrade, or modify automation systems. - Experience diagnosing critical system failures and restoring functionality during emergency events or critical system outages. 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. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration Education Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position. Additional information This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS), a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent Learn more about the APMS here! We may share your application package with other selecting officials. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy. Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information or instructions. You MUST select at least ONE ELIGIBILITY to be considered for this position. All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible to make qualification or eligibility determinations. A probationary period may be required. This position has physical requirements which include, but may not be limited to: - Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over - Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds - Light lifting, under 15 pounds - Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over - Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds - Light carrying, under 15 pounds - Straight pulling (5 hours) - Pulling hand over hand (5 hours) - Pushing (5 hours) - Reaching above shoulder - Use of fingers - Both hands required - Walking (10 hours) - Standing (10 hours) - Crawling (4 hours) - Kneeling (4 hours) - Repeated bending (8 hours) - Climbing, legs only (4 hours) - Climbing, use of legs and arms - Both legs required - Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle - Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously - Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4 - Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other - Both eyes required? Depth perception - Ability to distinguish basic colors - Ability to distinguish shades of colors - Hearing (aid may be permitted) This position has environmental factors which include, but may not be limited to: - Outside - Outside and inside - Excessive heat - Excessive cold - Excessive humidity - Excessive dampness or chilling - Dry atmospheric conditions - Excessive noise, intermittent - Constant noise - Dust - Silica, asbestos, etc. - Fumes, smoke, or gases - Solvents (degreasing agents) - Grease and oils - Radiant energy - Electrical energy - Slippery or uneven walking surfaces - Working around machinery with moving parts - Working around moving objects or vehicles - Working on ladders or scaffolding - Working below ground - Unusual fatigue factors: confined space - Working with hands in water - Explosives - Vibration - Working closely with others - Working alone - Protracted or irregular hours of work 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. NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities. For more information, please visit our Careers website. 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. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.