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PRECISION MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT CALIBRATOR

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command
AMCOM, USA TMDE ACTIVITY,TMDE SPT REGION 1, FORT EUSTIS TSC, FORT EUSTIS, VA
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Summary

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, USA TMDE ACTIVITY,TMDE SPT REGION 1, FORT EUSTIS TSC, FORT EUSTIS, VA

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
06/24/2024 to 07/12/2024
Salary
$28.58 to - $33.35 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Eustis, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Term - 3 years
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Announcement number
MCGP248221769529DHR
Control number
796341600

Duties

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  • Implements, adapts, modifies and periodically develops technical procedures required by the changing user or equipment requirements.
  • Calibrate test, measurement and diagnostic equipment to define the accuracy and uncertainties of the equipment.
  • Apply electronic principles to collect data for test, measurement and diagnostic equipment.
  • Prepare test and certification reports containing values, corrections, and/or uncertainties for calibrated instruments.
  • Assists and advises users in the instrument application, measurement accuracy, and recommended calibration requirements for test, measurement and diagnostic equipment.

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.
  • Requires frequent lifting, carrying, and handling of items weighing up to 50 pounds with occasional requirements to lift items in excess of 50 pounds.
  • Employee must pass a pre-appointment physical examination and meet established requirements.
  • This is a Term position scheduled to last 3 years. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management.

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 in order 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • May be converted to permanent status without further competition at the discretion of management and if the incumbent meets the eligibility criteria for specific appointment authorities (i.e., Reinstatement, 30% Disabled Veterans, etc.).
  • This is a Term position scheduled to last 3 years. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management
  • 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 trial/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) 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.

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, after reviewing your resume 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.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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 for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

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