This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Major Range Test Facility Base (MRTFB) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service About the Position: Serves as a Precision Measurement Equipment Calibrator, in the parameters of electrical, electronic, microwave, physical and dimensional standards and measurements applicable to the calibration, located at US Army Aviation and Missile Command, White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico

Duties

Perform calibration and isolate malfunctions of unusually complex and unique precision measurement standards which are utilized at lower echelon Army calibration laboratories. Calibrate customer test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) requiring measurement accuracies only available at the reference laboratory level. May also calibrate and perform incidental repair of general or special purpose TMDE. Select, apply, and interpret metrology principles and practices to collect, reduce, and display actual data, and provide information for a wide variety of TMDE, while ensuring documentation conforms to Quality Systems requirements. Prepare test and certification reports for customer use, providing specific information such as assigned values, corrections, and measurement uncertainties for instruments being calibrated. Prepare reports to correct errors in existing procedures and provide technical information used in the decision making process for the development of documents used for TMDE certification.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties

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 precision measurement equipment calibration; repair general purpose test equipment (i.e., pulse generators, frequency counters, voltmeters, oscilloscopes), and utilize a variety of hand and power tools to make incidental repairs. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Work assignments require light to moderate physical effort. Frequently lifts, carries, or otherwise handles items weighing from 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally in excess of 40 pounds. Works in a sitting position for extended periods of time, and frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and stooping is required. Working Conditions: Works in well lighted, heated and ventilated areas. May be exposed to hazards of high voltage, high and low temperatures, chemicals and radiation. Must comply with applicable safety regulations. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BW-APF-W46A11 TSC WHITE SANDS DO NOT MAIL White Sands Missile Range, NM 88002 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk