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Summary Reclamation is seeking a journey level Mechanic (Electronic Equipment), looking to make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Yuma, Arizona This position is being advertised concurrently for applicants to the public under vacancy job announcement: BOR-LCB-25-MP-1262913-TJ. Applicants interested in applying to both, must apply to each. Responsibilities Installs, maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots various types of radio and electrical/electronic equipment used for remote control operations of supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA), for wellfield motors, gates, and related facilities. Install above and below ground electrical conduits, wiring, and various electrical systems and components to build, power, control, and operate facilities and structures. Troubleshoots, repairs, and installs analog and digital radios, mobile and fixed, and other electrical/electronic equipment malfunctions to return it to satisfactory operating condition with a minimum of downtime in conformance with applicable Reclamation and FCC regulations. Installs, services, and maintains electrical and digital electronic equipment to include controlled access, video security and emergency backup systems as regularly scheduled preventive maintenance in accordance with applicable Reclamation regulations. Troubleshoots and repairs digital electronic equipment to include PABX phone systems, including installing and repairing various types of microprocessor-based remote data and control stations. Interpret electronic circuit, timing and logic diagrams as required. Operates a variety of test instruments such as voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, meggers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, frequency meters, and communication analyzers to diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions. Maintains and submits maintenance or other records and reports as required by the Maintenance Management System (MAXIMO) or other management reporting programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation. You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents). You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see Required Documents). You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see Qualifications). You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position. You will be required to obtain a successful pre-employment physical examination by a licensed physician certifying your ability to perform the duties of this position. A physical exam may not be required if a comparable agency approved examination was performed within the last 12 months. The cost of the exam will be reimbursed by the agency. Qualifications Your application materials must demonstrate sufficient experience and training to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision. Qualifications will be determined on the basis of information submitted within your resume and responses to the assessment questions. For information about qualifications for Federal Wage System positions please, visit OPM. Minimum qualifications for trades and labor positions are determined by evaluation of job elements. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements in order to be considered qualified for this position. Your resume must clearly reflect your responses to the assessment questions - if it does not, your application will be marked as not qualified. 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. You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 12/22/2024. Education This position does not allow substituting education for experience. Additional Information You may be required to serve an initial probationary period. Current, permanent Federal employees who are selected from this announcement may be required to serve a probationary period. Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and you may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ This position is designated as a LOW RISK position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated SF85 Background Investigation (T1 or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System or that the applicant is exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Go to: https://www.sss.gov This is a bargaining unit position represented by National Federation of Federal Employees Local 1487. Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.