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Precision Measurement Equipment Calibrator

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command
USA TMDE Support Region, Dugway Proving Ground TSC Duty Locations Dugway, Utah
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Summary

About the Position:
The position is located at Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) a remote & isolated installation approximately 50 minutes from Tooele, Utah and 90 minutes' drive from Salt Lake City, Utah. DPG has a highly professional workforce providing support to an array of missions and organizations. DPG offers various alternate work schedule opportunities with most of the workforce working 4 ten hour shifts Monday thru Thursday. DPG is physically remote, entirely self-sufficient with government housing available for civilians, an Army and Air Force Exchange Service Exchange Outlet, Commissary, Community Club, Golf Course, Bowling Center, Physical Fitness Center, Child Care, Youth Services and Tooele County K-12 school system on post. Employees choosing to live off post may use subsidized commuter van transport which operates to and from many of the major cities and towns throughout Utah. Within a day's drive are Utah's five national parks and many other attractions. Contact the Relocation Program Manager at imcom.dpg.acs.information@mail.mil or 435-831-2321; DSN 789.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
03/28/2018 to 04/03/2018
Salary
$25.81 to - $30.10 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Dugway, UT
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel 10% for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Permanent change of station (PCS) allowances is authorized in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Supervisory status
No
Announcement number
WTDJ183738382410R
Control number
494893200

Duties

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  • Use of precision diagnostic equipment to determine accuracy of instruments tested.
  • Apply electronic principles to collect, reduce, and analyze calibration data for test, measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE).
  • Perform physical and dimensional measurements to ensure operational precision of electronic systems.
  • Use equipment specifications to determine the proper equipment setup for measuring instruments accuracy of calibration.
  • Use computer software to operate automated testing and calibration systems.
  • Apply troubleshoot techniques and practices to diagnose and repair TMDE.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
  • This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs. with occasional requirements to lift items in excess of 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • Current Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
  • Executive Order (E.O.) 12721
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
  • Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
  • Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible
  • Postal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique Authorities
  • Priority Placement Program (PPP), Program S (Military Spouse) registrant
  • Reinstatement
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
  • Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)


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 an Precision Measurement Equipment Calibrator without more than normal supervision. The ability to perform common Precision Measurement Equipment Calibrator. Apply troubleshooting procedures and practices to repair test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE). Use of calibration standards and automated workstations to calibrate test instruments such as multi-meters, signal generators, and oscilloscopes under the close supervision of a work leader or journey level Precision Measurement Calibrator who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to
make sure they are properly performed - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

  • Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Screen Out
  • Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
  • Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  • Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
  • Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
  • Theory and Instruments (Electrical Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices
  • Troubleshooting
  • 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.
  • Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • This is a Career Program (CP) 17 position.
  • 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.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Permanent change of station (PCS) allowances are authorized, but DoD National Relocation Program (DNRP) services are not authorized.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

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