Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic (6 Month Register)

This is an open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of 9/18/2026.

Responsibilities

• Performs preliminary inspection, overhaul/repair, retrofitting, modification, and complete final operational testing and calibration of Industrial Plant Equipment (IPE).
• Diagnoses and localizes problems to specific electronic, electrical, optical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical malfunctions.
• Localizes, isolates, and repairs or replaces faulty electronic modules and components using schematics, logic diagrams, logic symbology, technical instructions, logic testing equipment, manual data input, and computer-stored program procedures.
• Performs testing, rewiring, repairing, overhauling, tracing, and troubleshooting of electrical circuits; replaces control units, electrical panels, fuses, and switches.
• Tests overall Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) system operation by using data input in all modes to ensure proper machine response and accuracy.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access security requirement.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt.
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license/certification to operate government vehicles.
• Pre-Employment Physical: Required.
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities.

Qualifications

To qualify for an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic Helper / Electronic Industrial Controls Worker / Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

• Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations.
• Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying.
• Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and that you have the required ability or potential to perform the job.
• Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.

The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position are:

• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc., and troubleshooting (electronic equipment).
• Theory of Electronics.
• Ability to use hand and power tools for electronics and use of test equipment.

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.

Physical Effort

• Work requires standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, stooping, and sitting for extended periods of time in cramped and/or awkward positions.
• Lifts and carries items weighing from 10 to 40 pounds, and occasionally objects weighing in excess of 40 pounds.
• Uses moderate physical effort, fine finger dexterity, and close visual attention.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed under shop conditions in an adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated warehouse.
• Subject to loud noises, heat, cold, fumes, dirt, grease, and the possibility of cuts, bruises, and injury when using tools and testing equipment.
• Hazard of electrical shock and burns, injury from moving machinery, and falls from heights.
• Occasionally required to work in other buildings and exposed to noises, fumes, dust, and grease.
• Travel to other sites is required approximately 50% of the time.

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.