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Architect of the Capitol

Electronics Mechanic, WG-2604-10/11/12

Announcement Number:	PPM 2013-089	Application Deadline:	05/06/2013
Locations:	Washington, Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	04/17/2013
Salary Range:	Min: 25.32 - Max: 32.66	Location Notes:	Washington, DC
Pay Schedule:	Hourly	Who May Apply:	Unrestricted
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	12
Number of Vacancies:	1	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

The mission of the Architect of the Capitol is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. Under the leadership of Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, LEED AP, the roles and responsibilities of the Architect of the Capitol cover an expansive and diverse portfolio. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 17.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 470 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. The AOC provides a welcoming and educational environment for millions of visitors through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the US Botanic Garden. The AOC delivers professional expertise on the preservation and curation of architectural and artistic elements entrusted to our care. Learn more at www.aoc.gov.

CORE VALUES:

The AOC prides itself on our Core Values of Teamwork, Integrity, Pride and Professionalism.

The PROFESSIONALISM and INTEGRITY of each AOC employee demonstrates our dedication to providing quality services and our commitments to holding ourselves to the highest standards.

We recognize that we do our best work through TEAMWORK, each of us lending our individual strengths and talents to the greater goal of the entire team. We respect each other and rely on each other in our efforts to make the AOC a center of excellence.

We take PRIDE in what we do and in the honor of serving Congress, the Supreme Court, and the American people each and every day.

The mission of the Architect of the Capitol is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. Under the leadership of Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, LEED AP, the roles and responsibilities of the Architect of the Capitol cover an expansive and diverse portfolio. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 17.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 470 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. The AOC provides a welcoming and educational environment for millions of visitors through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the US Botanic Garden. The AOC delivers professional expertise on the preservation and curation of architectural and artistic elements entrusted to our care. Learn more at www.aoc.gov. CORE VALUES: The AOC prides itself on our Core Values of Teamwork, Integrity, Pride and Professionalism. The PROFESSIONALISM and INTEGRITY of each AOC employee demonstrates our dedication to providing quality services and our commitments to holding ourselves to the highest standards. We recognize that we do our best work through TEAMWORK, each of us lending our individual strengths and talents to the greater goal of the entire team. We respect each other and rely on each other in our efforts to make the AOC a center of excellence. We take PRIDE in what we do and in the honor of serving Congress, the Supreme Court, and the American people each and every day.

Notes:

Location: This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Director Planning and Project Management, Design Services Division, Electronics Engineering Branch, Operations and Maintenance Section.

TOUR OF DUTY IS 2:30 PM-11:00 PM

THIS POSITION IS BEING FILLED THROUGH AN ON-LINE APPLICATION SYSTEM.

To apply, go to www.aoc.gov or http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/aoc/applicant.html (Be sure URL is typed in all lower case).

ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FORMS MUST BE ATTACHED AS TEXT, PDF, R IMAGE FILES TO YOUR JOB APPLICATION.

FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, E-MAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our Employment Center for technical assistance in entering your application. The Employment Center is located at 441 Second & D Streets S.W., Washington, D.C., Room H2-178, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call (202) 226-7000 for directions.

ANNOUNCEMENTS CLOSE AT 11:59 PM ON THE CLOSING DATE.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE U.S. CITIZENS

Location: This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Director Planning and Project Management, Design Services Division, Electronics Engineering Branch, Operations and Maintenance Section. TOUR OF DUTY IS 2:30 PM-11:00 PM THIS POSITION IS BEING FILLED THROUGH AN ON-LINE APPLICATION SYSTEM. To apply, go to www.aoc.gov or http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/aoc/applicant.html (Be sure URL is typed in all lower case). ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FORMS MUST BE ATTACHED AS TEXT, PDF, R IMAGE FILES TO YOUR JOB APPLICATION. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, E-MAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our Employment Center for technical assistance in entering your application. The Employment Center is located at 441 Second & D Streets S.W., Washington, D.C., Room H2-178, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call (202) 226-7000 for directions. ANNOUNCEMENTS CLOSE AT 11:59 PM ON THE CLOSING DATE. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol. ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE U.S. CITIZENS

Duties:

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Director Planning and Project Management, Design Services Division, Electronics Engineering Branch, Operations and Maintenance Section.

Works on one or more, of the following type of systems: Cable Television systems, Security systems (including CCTV, Metal Detection, etc.); Legislative Clock systems; Control systems; and/or Audio systems. Maintains, repairs adjusts and calibrates components and assemblies of the various systems or other systems that may be assigned thereto. The diagnosis and repair of complex electronic equipment for these systems includes, but is not limited to, such tasks as aligning and balancing analog circuits, testing digital circuits and replacing defective electronic parts and various solid state devices.

Performs installation, test, and repair work on prototype systems and/or previously assigned systems with major modifications. Serves as the shop technical authority on the newest and most technologically complex electronic systems. Inspects, trouble-shoots, overhauls, repairs and tests electronic equipment and complete operational systems that may be assigned thereto. The diagnosis and repair of the complex electronic equipment for these systems includes, but is not limited to, such tasks as aligning and balancing analog circuits, testing digital circuits and replacing defective electronic parts and various solid state devices.

Maintains, repairs, adjusts and calibrates prototype systems, components and assemblies of the various systems or other systems that may be assigned thereto. The diagnosis and repair of the complex electronic equipment for these systems includes, but is not limited to, such tasks as aligning and balancing analog circuits, testing digital circuits and replacing defective electronic parts and various solid state devices.

Improvises to identify the cause of operating problems on new or modified systems when technical aids are incomplete. Identifies problems in blueprints and instructions. Trains Capitol Hill personnel on system operation, maintenance, and testing procedures, and continually provides advice and assistance to users.

Test equipment used may include one or more of the following: synchroscopes, spectrum analyzers, wave analyzers, distortion analyzers, voltage standing wave ratio indicators, measuring instruments such as micrometers, ohmmeters, voltmeters, and ammeters.
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Director Planning and Project Management, Design Services Division, Electronics Engineering Branch, Operations and Maintenance Section. Works on one or more, of the following type of systems: Cable Television systems, Security systems (including CCTV, Metal Detection, etc.); Legislative Clock systems; Control systems; and/or Audio systems. Maintains, repairs adjusts and calibrates components and assemblies of the various systems or other systems that may be assigned thereto. The diagnosis and repair of complex electronic equipment for these systems includes, but is not limited to, such tasks as aligning and balancing analog circuits, testing digital circuits and replacing defective electronic parts and various solid state devices. Performs installation, test, and repair work on prototype systems and/or previously assigned systems with major modifications. Serves as the shop technical authority on the newest and most technologically complex electronic systems. Inspects, trouble-shoots, overhauls, repairs and tests electronic equipment and complete operational systems that may be assigned thereto. The diagnosis and repair of the complex electronic equipment for these systems includes, but is not limited to, such tasks as aligning and balancing analog circuits, testing digital circuits and replacing defective electronic parts and various solid state devices. Maintains, repairs, adjusts and calibrates prototype systems, components and assemblies of the various systems or other systems that may be assigned thereto. The diagnosis and repair of the complex electronic equipment for these systems includes, but is not limited to, such tasks as aligning and balancing analog circuits, testing digital circuits and replacing defective electronic parts and various solid state devices. Improvises to identify the cause of operating problems on new or modified systems when technical aids are incomplete. Identifies problems in blueprints and instructions. Trains Capitol Hill personnel on system operation, maintenance, and testing procedures, and continually provides advice and assistance to users. Test equipment used may include one or more of the following: synchroscopes, spectrum analyzers, wave analyzers, distortion analyzers, voltage standing wave ratio indicators, measuring instruments such as micrometers, ohmmeters, voltmeters, and ammeters.
Serves as a technical authority and expert on the newest and most technologically complex electronic systems.

Maintains and calibrates unusually complex precision measurement equipment, instruments, and instrumentation systems complicated by frequent engineering changes and developments. Performs design changes and major modifications to unconventional equipment in order to improve equipment range, or to provide new capabilities to identify phenomena or parameters of interest in test applications.

Adapts equipment to perform new or different functions to meet immediate objectives or assignments. These adaptations, in addition to the existing equipment, will be tested and evaluated using various types of electronic measuring instruments, including frequency and sweep oscillators, oscilloscopes, pulse generators and other related test equipment.

Services equipment that is designed or modified to measure elements such as infrared radiation, temperature, gas, vacuum, and other characteristics. Adds new circuits, controls, wiring, or units with very critical tolerances or operating characteristics.

Tests, operates and performs checkout procedures after repairs have been made to existing systems to ensure the test console and/ or fixture is functioning properly. Analyzes operating trends; proposes preventive maintenance down time to assure continued operating capability; and recommends units for overhaul or engineering evaluation for disposal.

Interacts with engineers, manufacturer's representatives, engineering personnel, and field personnel in troubleshooting and developing modifications, substitutions, or corrections to equipment to reduce breakdowns and/or simplify repairs, servicing, or operation.
Serves as a technical authority and expert on the newest and most technologically complex electronic systems. Maintains and calibrates unusually complex precision measurement equipment, instruments, and instrumentation systems complicated by frequent engineering changes and developments. Performs design changes and major modifications to unconventional equipment in order to improve equipment range, or to provide new capabilities to identify phenomena or parameters of interest in test applications. Adapts equipment to perform new or different functions to meet immediate objectives or assignments. These adaptations, in addition to the existing equipment, will be tested and evaluated using various types of electronic measuring instruments, including frequency and sweep oscillators, oscilloscopes, pulse generators and other related test equipment. Services equipment that is designed or modified to measure elements such as infrared radiation, temperature, gas, vacuum, and other characteristics. Adds new circuits, controls, wiring, or units with very critical tolerances or operating characteristics. Tests, operates and performs checkout procedures after repairs have been made to existing systems to ensure the test console and/ or fixture is functioning properly. Analyzes operating trends; proposes preventive maintenance down time to assure continued operating capability; and recommends units for overhaul or engineering evaluation for disposal. Interacts with engineers, manufacturer's representatives, engineering personnel, and field personnel in troubleshooting and developing modifications, substitutions, or corrections to equipment to reduce breakdowns and/or simplify repairs, servicing, or operation.