Clarification from the agency

This position is Open to All US Citizens. Please see Requirements Section.

Tour of duty: 

Evening Shift: Monday - Friday -1:30pm - 10:00pm.  

Night Shift: Sunday night thru Friday morning - 9:30PM to 6:00AM 

The individual selected for this position will:

Inspect and Troubleshoots HVAC Electronics and DDC

• Uses a precise knowledge of Direct Digital Controls (DDC) for advanced troubleshooting and repair abilities.
• Possess the ability to make changes to digital control programming for Automated Logic and Alerton control systems.  Uses skills to troubleshoot and edit a WebCTRL program.
• Troubleshoots tools such as Wireshark and its usage in BACnet discovery.
• Possess a basic knowledge of Automated Logic clippings and their usage.
• Uses broad, practical and precise knowledge of electronic principles and practices to perform a complete range of electronic mechanical work relative to testing, troubleshooting, repairing, adjusting, aligning and calibration of complex DDC system components.
• Performs operational tests of newly installed electronic assemblies and major components.
• Performs tests to identify complex integrated circuitry malfunctions and repair the interface of components in relation to operational performance requirements.
• Verifies and proof tests equipment being used to determine if such equipment and/or procedures are within acceptable tolerances.
• Independently or as a team member, installs, overhauls, repairs, modifies and performs operational checks and built-in tests on a variety building application systems, sub-systems and related electrical, electronic, mechanical and hydraulic components. Troubleshoots, isolates and corrects malfunctions, using system test sets and diagnostic equipment.
• Utilizes a knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS) to diagnose and coordinate repairs with EMCS, where necessary and to repair DDC and improve operating efficiency. Acknowledges and investigates error alarms to maintain system integrity.
• Isolates problems and determines nature and scope of repairs and replacements required by making voltage, frequency calculations, tracing circuits and relationships in the signal flow through the use of schematics and applicable drawings.

HVAC Operation and Performance

• Possess a broad understanding of control strategies for chill water distribution systems.  Understands and implements reset control strategies and 100% outside air control strategies for improved HVAC system performance.
• Develops heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) operational schedules using Automated Logic WebCTRL system.
• Understands and implements feedforward and feedback control loops, how they differ and their purpose in control strategies.
• Troubleshoots HVAC operational issues using Automated Logic WebCTRL’s alarms, trends and reporting features. Uses diagnostic fault tools for advanced troubleshooting of operational issues.
• In the absence of established documentation determines the method and technique necessary to perform electronic tests.
• Performs operational checks of advanced electronic assemblies in accordance with vendor procedures.
• Fuses chilled water or refrigerant lines to condensers, evaporators, compressors and controls. Evacuates, dehydrates and charges system with appropriate refrigerants. Checks for refrigerant leakages. Resets controls essential to maintain desired temperatures, pressure and humidity.
• Locates and diagnoses problems in control systems following trouble calls or inspections. Fabricates new and/or repairs parts such as hinges, flanges, pipe joints and bearing sleeves, which can require welding. Makes all necessary adjustments in electrical and pneumatic controls for optimal operation of chilled or hot water valves, booster heaters, pre-heaters, maximum air return, outside air and automatic and bypass volume dampers.
• Checks systems for suitable running cycles, refrigerant and oil leakages, motor and compressor temperatures, belt adjustment, set points, cleanliness, operations and superheat rotation and heating protection.
• Tests and aligns and final adjustments to meet calibration standards using a variety of sophisticated commercial test equipment such as electronic counters, digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, card readers, controllers (computers), etc.

Conditions of employment

• You must be able to pass a drug test.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements.

“To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below:

• A citizen of the United States;
• A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B);
• A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible;
• A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or
• A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.”

Applicants are required to obtain a valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Certification to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations while in the performance of duties for this position.  Applicants must acknowledge and sign the Hazardous Waste Management Requirement form prior to entrance on duty for the position.

Qualifications

You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.

You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position.

• Ability to perform the work of and HVAC Electronics Mechanic (DDC) without more than normal supervision

WG-12:  Independently utilizes knowledge for advance troubleshooting and repair of digital control programming; installation, repairing testing, overhauling and modification of multiple HVAC electronic systems, utilizing a comprehensive knowledge of electronic principles and practices.

NOTE:  Your application must show that you have sufficient training and/or experience to perform the duties of the position as described in the vacancy announcement.  This experience MUST be clearly and fully supported in your resume.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions.

Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the job elements for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions relate to the following job elements and competencies:

-- Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision

-- Assembly, Installation and Repair

-- Use of Test Equipment 

-- Electronic Equipment Experience

-- Troubleshooting

Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions. Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for non-selection or disqualification from further consideration.

Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).