What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locksmith position at Veterans Health Administration?
Incumbent performs all duties of a journeyman Locksmith and is assigned to the Maintenance Section of Engineering Service. The Locksmith performs complex tasks involved in building, repairing, overhauling, modifying, adapting, testing and installing a variety of locking and security devices typically found on doors, desks, compartments, mobile equipment, safes and other secured locations.
EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:
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; religions; 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.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Physical Requirements Incumbent is required to be able to lift 50 pounds and be physically able to walk, bend, stoop, stand and work in close spaces for long periods of time. Must have normal hearing and vision (with or without glasses) and possess good dexterity and coordination between hands and eyes.
Working Conditions: Incumbent works in a fully-secured lock shop containing all required tools, equipment and materials, and performs 60% of preliminary work therein. The remainder of the time spent working is in the field, both indoors and outdoors. Exposed to possibility of cuts, abrasions, scrapes and bruises. Must wear shields for protection when operating key cutting machine and electric grinder. Observes all safety precautions.
Position Description Title/PD#: Locksmith/PD036490
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Qualifications:
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/13/2023.EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:
- Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
- Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
- Technical Practices
- Troubleshooting
- Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Without more than normal supervision
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; religions; 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.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Physical Requirements Incumbent is required to be able to lift 50 pounds and be physically able to walk, bend, stoop, stand and work in close spaces for long periods of time. Must have normal hearing and vision (with or without glasses) and possess good dexterity and coordination between hands and eyes.
Working Conditions: Incumbent works in a fully-secured lock shop containing all required tools, equipment and materials, and performs 60% of preliminary work therein. The remainder of the time spent working is in the field, both indoors and outdoors. Exposed to possibility of cuts, abrasions, scrapes and bruises. Must wear shields for protection when operating key cutting machine and electric grinder. Observes all safety precautions.
Responsibilities:
- Incumbent coordinates with the Chiefs of Engineering and Police to discuss special locking requirements and determine suitable locks to be utilized in solving security problems.
- Incumbent improvises trade techniques to adapt locking mechanisms for uses to which they were not specifically designed to hamper or prevent the use of standard neutralization techniques. Incumbent shall determine if locking devices have been tampered with and provide professional documentation to Police Service as required.
- Incumbent makes independent judgments in determining work sequence, selection and use of trade tools, and techniques applied. May be required to provide technical assistance and guidance to other staff at any VA Central Ohio Healthcare System remote location.
- Incumbent performs visual and operational checks to locate trouble sources and determine best methods of correcting problems. Removes locks, disassembles, detects worn or damaged parts, i.e., broken springs, jammed pins, bent discs, broken tail pieces, rust and corrosion. Lubricates and cleans parts, straightens bent parts, replaces broken parts, reassembles, tests and reinstalls devices.
Position Description Title/PD#: Locksmith/PD036490
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Salary : $28 - $32
