Duties

As an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise the performance of electronic industrial controls work assignment such as the maintenance, repair, calibration and certification highly complex electronic test, measurement, and reference equipment.
• Plan and complete work assignments and exercise judgement in determining methods and techniques required to solve maintenance and repair problems.
• Perform testing, troubleshooting, repair, overhauling, modification, and calibration of broad range of highly complex electronic precision measurement equipment.
• Perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of electronic controls and indicating and recording system used on industrial machinery in high pressure boilers, centrifugal refrigeration units, air compressor units, and/ or in energy monitoring and controls systems.
• Supervise work on new or prototype systems that are characterized by application of advanced electronic theory and technological changes in the systems.
• Supervise operational tests on complex systems and equipment and coordinates efforts with technical and professional personnel on changes to equipment and operating specifications.
• Exercise the full range of supervisory responsibilities over the subordinate staff, including interviewing and recommending selections for positions, planning and assigning work, setting priorities and deadlines, evaluating progress and outcomes, establishing and clearly communicating guidelines and performance expectations.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• You may work in hazardous environments or handle hazardous substances.
• The selectee must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle license.
• If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
• This position has on-call or call-back requirements.
• This position requires weekend hours, night shifts, regular or rotational shifts, holiday hours.
• The selectee must be able to bend, stoop, walk, stand, and climb, and work in cramped positions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• You must be able to stand for prolonged periods on concrete floors and walk over rough and uneven terrain with or without reasonable accommodation.
• You must be able to lift and move heavy items weighing 40 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed and show through experience and training that you possess the level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position. The approved job elements for this occupation are listed as follows:

(1) Ability To Lead Or Supervise (Screen-out element).
(2) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
(3) Use of Test Equipment: Electronics.
(4) Theory of Electronics
(5) Ability To Use Hand and Power Tools -Electronics
(6) Troubleshooting (Electronics Equipment)
(7) Ingenuity (Ability to suggest and apply new methods)

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11336755

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application .

• As a condition of employment, all federal employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. During the onboarding process, if selected, you must provide proof of vaccination. An official job offer and continued employment is contingent on this requirement. For more information on this requirement, visit the Safer Federal Workforce page on vaccines. If you need a COVID-19 vaccine, please visit Vaccines.gov .
• This position is designated as an " emergency essential " position and the selected candidate will be considered an " emergency essential " employee and will be required to be available, ready, willing, and able to report for duty under all circumstances (e.g., inclement weather, government closings and holidays, lapses in appropriations, non-emergency, and emergency situations) for operation 24 hours a day and 365 days per year coverage.
• A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
• A one-year supervisory trial/probationary period may be required upon selection/ placement.
• You must be able to lift and move heavy items weighing 40 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• You must be able to stand for prolonged periods on concrete floors and walk over rough and uneven terrain with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The selectee must be able to bend, stoop, walk, stand, and climb, and work in cramped positions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• You may work in hazardous environments or handle hazardous substances.
• This position requires weekend hours, night shifts, regular or rotational shifts, holiday hours.
• This position has on-call or call-back requirements.
• If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
• The selectee must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle license.
• Veterans' Preference applies only to Schedule A (disability appointment) and Veterans Recruitment Appointments (if applicable).
• The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program ( E-Verify ). E-Verify helps employers determine the employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
• The NIH maintains a tobacco-free work environment and campus.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process.
• Visit our Total Compensation page for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.