(SCREEN-OUT): Must have the ability to do the work of an Electrical Equipment Repairer - Wheelchair Technician without more than normal supervision. Experience includes performing repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment; Identifying and replacing defective components; using voltmeters, ohmmeters, multimeters, battery chargers, schematics, wiring diagrams and interpretate technical data; using test equipment to troubleshoot, maintain and repair a diverse assortment of both older and the most current technology applied to mobility equipment; the ability to understand mechanical theory, and interpretate schematics applied to mobility equipment; the ability to identify defective parts including gears, levers, seals, brushes, armatures and bearings for equipment repair; experience in planning and prioritize your own workload; exercising initiative in completing job tasks in a timely manner. Note: Your resume must support your answer by providing detailed documentation of the duties, tasks, and examples of similar work you have performed applicable to this position.
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: The person in this position will be required to perform maintenance, repairs, and cleaning which require bending and stooping for prolonged periods of time. Assists Veterans and others with loading and unloading wheelchairs delivered to the wheelchair repair shop for repairs. Lifts and carries lead-acid batteries. Often lifts and carries items weighing more than 50 pounds. Work is performed in the wheelchair repair shop of the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service. OSHA regulations must be followed regarding the equipment used and the shop environment.
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the
OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required,
your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.
You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
- Electrical Equipment
- Technical Practices
- Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic)
- Troubleshooting (Electrical)
- Without more than normal supervision
IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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.
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.