About the Position: Serves as a Precision Measurement Equipment Calibrator, providing calibration traceable through the Army Calibration Laboratory and Army Primary Standards Laboratory to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and information on test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) accuracies and uncertainties under a variety of conditions.

Duties

Prepare calibration reports for customer use, providing specific information such as assigned values, corrections factors, and measurement uncertainty for instruments being calibrated. Implement, adapt, modify and occasionally develop technical procedures required by changing user or equipment requirements. Assist and advise users in the instrument application, measurement accuracy, and recommended calibration requirements in support of their mission. Interface with user, manufacturer, and US Army Activity engineers as necessary to clarify questionable areas concerning the use and accuracy of instruments or nonstandard test, measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE). Select, apply, and interpret electronic principles and practices to collect, reduce, display, and analyze calibration data for a wide variety of complex general and special purpose test measurement diagnostic equipment. Identify and document errors in existing procedures and provides information used for the development of technical documents used for calibration and certification.

Requirements

• Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• Position requires frequent lifting, carrying, and handling of items weighing up to 40 pounds with occasional requirements to lift items in excess of 50 pounds.
• This position requires a Pre-Appointment and Annual Physical.

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. Such work includes demonstrated experience applying troubleshooting techniques to diagnose test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE), and interpreting technical procedures/schematics to complete calibration and/or repair assignments. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. - 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 SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Theory and Instruments (Electrical Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade PracticesTrouble Shooting 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

Some Federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address EM-APF-W46A18 TSC FT RILEY DO NOT MAIL Fort Riley, KS 66442 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]