- Position Title
- Electrical Equipment Repairer- Wheelchair Technician
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CARZ-12733258-25-DC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, May 7, 2025 to Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you an active duty service member expected to be discharged or released under honorable conditions within the next 120 days who will be eligible for Veterans' preference? You may eligible to apply through the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act based on tentative preference.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a "certification" on appropriate letterhead from your branch of service that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. Note: If selected, prior to appointment you will be required to provide your DD-214 and/or other supporting documentation to verify that you are eligible for Veterans' preference.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a "certification" on appropriate letterhead from your branch of service that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. Note: If selected, prior to appointment you will be required to provide your DD-214 and/or other supporting documentation to verify that you are eligible for Veterans' preference.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
In order to receive appropriate consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for Veterans' Preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference along with the required documentation listed on the form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Assessment 1
(Screen-Out) From the descriptions listed below, select only ONE (1) response that best describes your experience related to the work of this position and your ability to do the work of an Electrical Equipment Repairer - Wheelchair Technician, WG-9, without more than normal supervision (refer to the Duties section of this vacancy announcement for detailed information). 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.
1.
Do you have the ability to do the work of an Electrical Equipment Repairer - Wheelchair Technician without more than normal supervision? Experience includes performing wheelchair repairs; identifying and replacing components with obvious defects; using testing equipment to troubleshoot electronics; maintaining mechanical components of a diverse assortment of both older equipment and the most current technology of electronic wheelchairs; experience planning and/or prioritizing my own workload; and exercising initiative in completing job tasks. 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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Responsible for testing, diagnosis, preventative maintenance, and repair of manual and power mobility and/or adaptive equipment.
3.
Energizes, adjusts and tests new power mobility before issuance to user.
4.
Fabricates parts for special applications to manual and power wheelchairs, scooters, or walkers.
5.
Determines whether the cost of the repair exceeds the cost of the equipment.
6.
Uses voltmeters, ohmmeters, field multi-meters, circuit testers and battery chargers according to interpretation in the technical orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembled and non-assembled micro-switches, multi-control switches to manufactures specifications.
7.
Adjusts the restrictive devices such as belts, straps and postural supports for maximum benefit.
8.
Repair, modify, assemble and test a variety of electronic equipment for DC motors.
9.
Diagnosis and repair of electrical equipment that contains electronic components.
10.
Adjusts various electronic controls used by the head, chin or hand to navigate the equipment.
11.
Perform specific checks to measure resistance/voltage/capacity using a wide range of automatic test equipment (ATE) and other specialized test equipment, performing both the pretest and final checkout of electrical equipment.
12.
Utilizes web-based applications to identify required sources of supply.
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Assists in making recommendations to physicians and therapists regarding wheelchair modifications
14.
Maintains inventory of all wheelchair parts, manual and electric to properly and timely repair the equipment for the veterans.
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Maintains records of repairs completed, documenting materials used, cost, labor and time
Veterans Preference Documentation Reminder - In order to receive appropriate preference consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for veteran's preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicants claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference along with the required documentation listed on the SF-15 form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible) Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.