Precision Measurement Equipment Calibrator

Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT AMCOM, US ARMY TMDE ACTIVITY, TMDE SPT REGION EAST, LETTERKENNY TSC, CHAMBERSBURG, PA Responsibilities Collect, reduce, display, analyze data, and provide metrology information for a wide variety of general purpose test, measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE). Assist and advise users in the instrument application, measurement accuracy, and recommended calibration requirements for test, measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) in support of their mission. Prepare reports to correct errors in existing procedures and provides technical information used in the decision-making process for the development of documents used for test, measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) certification. Apply a practical knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and practices to repair test, measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE). Implement, adapt, modify and periodically develop technical procedures required by the changing user or equipment requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Precision Measurement Equipment Calibrator without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform repairs incidental to calibration as required by equipment specifications; interpret simple technical procedures and schematics to adapt them to calibration assignments; and diagnose or repair test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work may require long periods of standing or sitting along with some walking or bending during the course of extended periods on measurements. Requires frequent lifting, carrying, and handling of items weighing up to 40 pounds with occasional requirements to lift items in excess of 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is performed in laboratories and user facilities where technicians are exposed to the hazards of high voltage high pressure, high and low temperatures, chemicals and radiation. Calibrators must comply with all safety regulations applicable to the calibration mission. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Materiel Maintenance Management Group Career Field 17 position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.