NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
May be required to successfully complete a TWO (2) years trial period.
Loss of military membership will result in immediate loss of your full-time military technician position.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate SECRET security clearance within ONE (1) year of appointment.
Excepted Civil Service Technicians are required to maintain a MOS and military grade that is determined by the NGB to be compatible with the assigned technician position.
Continued employment in this position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the mandatory training specifically identified for the position.
Continued employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of the physical examination and periodic medical evaluation thereafter.
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the Government Travel Credit Card (GTC) as a condition of employment.
Must possess and maintain a valid Puerto Rico State driver’s license to operate government motor vehicle in accordance with Service specific Vehicle Operations Directives.
Position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless approved in advance by TAG.
May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.
The incumbent of this position will be required to wear and use personal protective equipment as required and provided by the employer.
Qualifications
AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
HRO MUST process and clear the Department of Defense (DoD), Priority Placement Program (PPP), prior to advertising all internal and external job vacancies and promotion announcements. Veteran's preference will be considerate for vacancies under merit promotion when an agency accepts applications from individuals outside its own workforce.
AREA 1 = All permanent Technician Warrant Officers and Enlisted members employee (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Army National Guard. AREA 2 = All indefinite Technician Warrant Officers and Enlisted members employee (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Army National Guard.
First round consideration will be given to Area 1 Candidates (All other Areas will be screened only in the event that there are no qualified or recommended Candidates).
DUTIES:
As a EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (BIOMEDICAL MAINTENANCE) (D2894000), GS-1670-12, you will provide biomedical equipment repair services, activities, and functions (troubleshoot, overhaul, repair, test, align, calibrate, inspect and maintain) and provide biomedical equipment repair oriented training to guardsmen performing annual training.
Physical Demands:
May be required to handle and/or insure proper disposal of hazardous material(s). Requires use of protective/safety clothing/equipment. May be required to lift moderately heavy objects weighing less than 50 pounds.
Working Environment:
The work is performed in a maintenance shop and/or warehouse service locations where regular and recurring exposure to electrical and moving machinery hazards are present, and personal protective equipment is frequently required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
You will lose consideration for the position if your application does not include all the information/documents requested on the vacancy announcement. The USAJOBS Resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you met the required GENERAL and SPECIALIZED experience. Experiences copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and will disqualify you from the position. Military (part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements. The applicant is credited with actual number of months the member has been in the military provided such service is related to the position to be filled.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience, education, or training which has provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more classes of equipment. The experience must include knowledge of standard shop terminology. A basic knowledge of mechanical principles relating to equipment. Experience must demonstrate the ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical publications. Knowledge is of the type gained from technical training, education, and experience in functions such as repairing, overhauling, maintaining, constructing, or inspecting equipment. Experience using computer and automation systems.
INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Undergraduate Education: Major study in the electronic field of an accredited college or university. Graduate Education: Major study in the Biomedical Technology field. (90 credits or more)
OR
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience that provided a knowledge of the characteristics, uses, and properties of equipment. This experience may have been gained in trades or crafts, engineering technician, production control, inspection, or other work related to the specialization of the position to be filled.
Technical school may be credited as general experience in accordance with the following criteria:
Full-time resident study in a technical institute above the high school or trade school level on a month-for-month basis.
Completion of a full 4-year curriculum in a technical or vocational high school for up to 6 months of general experience.
Completion of a resident trade school course of at least 1 year in the manufacture, repair, or maintenance of equipment for up to 1 year of general experience.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Applicant must possess at least ONE (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower-level GS-11 or the equivalent THIRTY-SIX (36) months of specialized experienceperforming or supervising duties such as revising preventative maintenance and calibration cycles; monitoring equipment lifecycles; assisting with the out shipment for deployment and reconstitution of assets when returned; troubleshooting, testing, and repairing of medical equipment and devices; conducting biomedical repair-oriented training; ensuring that units are medically ready for training, deployment, and state activation for domestic operations; installing, maintaining, calibrating, troubleshooting, testing, repairing, and rebuilding electronic medical equipment; performing software diagnosis between software and hardware and correcting system software or application program malfunction; conducting preventive maintenance (PM) inspections of medical equipment; determining whether medical equipment is safe and operating within manufacturer's specifications; using written test procedures; developing and documenting a PM procedure and completing the inspection; documenting the results of PM inspections using appropriate forms; serving as the automated maintenance system manager for the maintenance operation that pertains to medical maintenance services and equipment readiness; focusing on quality issues in all aspects of biomedical equipment maintenance processes and maintenance shop operations; serving as a technical expert in and performing unit-level maintenance and support; providing mentorship, assistance, and in-service training in the setup, operation, calibration, and service of supported medical equipment; ordering spare parts and accessories as necessary; evaluating user and operator maintenance procedures; examining equipment for evidence of improper operation and deterioration, unreported malfunctions, and suitability; ensuring safe equipment practices are exercised during installation, repair, modification, and calibration; instructing in the use, care and safety practices for biomedical equipment systems; formulating and proposing corrective actions and modifications; providing equipment systems status reports; developing and updating standard operating procedures, system level procedures, and work instructions as required, and explaining work requirements, methods, policies, and procedures; repairing electronic, pneumatic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical medical equipment.
NOTE:
Copy of official/student transcripts showing conferred Degree or continue education (CE) must be included in order to receive credit for education. Unofficial transcripts from internet or with alterations will not be considered. To receive credit for education the information must be included in the education section of the Resume.
Education
EDUCATION:
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION: Major study in the electronic field of an accredited college or university. GRADUATE EDUCATION: Major study in the Biomedical Technology field. (90 credits or more)
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered, or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
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.
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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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Equipment Repair/Modification, Maintenance Planning and Program Development, and System Maintenance Performance Review and Analysis
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.
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.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES:
1. Online USAJOBS Resume - Your resume in ENGLISH showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed we accept resumes that are no longer than TWO (2) pages in length. USAJOBS Help Center | What should I include in my federal resume?
2. Online Questionnaire (mandatory).
3. If you are a permanent employee of the PRARNG (Tenure 1, 2 or 3), submit your SF-50 with this application (Refer to block 24).
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13106718
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES:
1. Online USAJOBS Resume - Your resume in ENGLISH showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed we accept resumes that are no longer than TWO (2) pages in length. USAJOBS Help Center | What should I include in my federal resume?
2. Online Questionnaire (mandatory).
3. If you are a permanent employee of the PRARNG (Tenure 1, 2 or 3), submit your SF-50 with this application (Refer to block 24).
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13106718
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
PR JFHQ G4
Bldg 552 Borinqueneer Trail
Fort Buchanan, PR 00934
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
