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Summary Performs the full range of work in the installation - repair - maintenance and modification of a wide variety of commercial locking devices with varying makes and models found in doors - desks - safes - vaults - compartments - mobile equipment - and secured areas. Disassembles repairs - cleans - reassembles - and reinstalls a large variety of moderate to extremely complex locking devices. Qualifications To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 09/01/2026. 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) Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 lbs); Straight pulling - pulling hand over hand - reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - both hands required - walking - standing - crawling - kneeling - repeated bending - climbing (use of legs and arms) - operation of crane - truck - tractor or motor vehicle - ability for rapid mental & muscular coordination simultaneously - near vision correctable to 13\" to 16\" to Jaeger 1 to 4 - far vision correctable in one eye to 20/202 and 20/40 in the other; ability to distinguish basic colors - ability to distinguish shades of colors - hearing (aid permitted). 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. Duties This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until September 1, 2026. Provides expert advice and recommendations to management on the most appropriate locks/systems for specific security requirements. Where appropriate - suggests the use of a master key system to preclude the overuse of keys and to provide offices with a more effective. As requested - designs and installs such master key systems. Designs and Installs locks and integrated locking systems (e.g. - including electronic panic button interfaces - etc.) to meet special security requirements and management needs. Increases the level of key control and security by modifying key ways and key blanks to create local-unique combinations. Attends seminars and carefully reviews trade journals - catalogs - regulations and manuals to maintain expert knowledge of locks and associated hardware - new products - and regulatory requirements affecting work. Maintains required records. Troubleshoots to determine malfunctioning components and repairs by reworking existing parts based on knowledge of internal structure plus the operating characteristics of a wide range of models and of their working interrelationships with related components. Determines precise locations and angles for drilling without harming the contents or causing irrevocable damage to the locking mechanisms or containers. Carefully examines all locks worked on for evidence of attempted neutralization and - if found - takes the steps necessary to decertify the lock and/or container. Uses a large variety of intricate tools to perform this work and provides maintenance on same. Installs new parts as needed and fabricates repair items such as locking bolts and special screws. May also fabricate parts necessary to repair locks no longer in production - requiring careful determination of dimensions/specifications and the use of a variety of hand and power tools. Attempts to preclude neutralization of items worked on by repairing them to higher than original strength by the addition of harder steel at critical access points. Makes operational tests to assure devices function properly. Performs other related duties as assigned. Performs the full range of work in the installation - repair - maintenance and modification of a wide variety of commercial locking devices with varying makes and models found in doors - desks - safes - vaults - compartments - mobile equipment and secured areas. Disassembles repairs - cleans - reassembles - and reinstalls a large variety of moderate to extremely complex locking devices. May provide technical assistance and guidance to remote customer locations and to lower graded/less experienced locksmithing personnel. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Position Description Title/PD#: Locksmith/PD8574-A and PD08574A. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Not Authorized. #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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