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. About the Position: This position is located in the US ARMY TMDE Activity, TMDE Support - Region East, Hunter TSC, Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia.

Duties

Utilize operating principles of complex, multi-parameter electronic instruments using analog and/or digital signal processing such as radio and radar test sets, high frequency digital sampling and storage oscilloscopes. Use a full complement of precision electronic reference standards, and/or complex special test fixtures/accessories/panels to accurately quantify interacting factors complicated by a variety of critical tolerance values. Analyze interface problems between instruments, instrument controllers, and sensors in complex test/measurement systems to in order to troubleshoot. Maintain dimensional accuracy through precision measuring instruments (e.g. calipers, height gauges, squares, protractors, inside, outside and depth micrometers, surface gages, and dial indicators) to ensure accuracy of calibration. Use precise calibration hand tools such as calipers, micrometers, and feeler gauges to meet TMDE calibration standards. Troubleshoot systems using diagnostic tools/instruments typically located in a calibration laboratory to determine cause of measurement disagreement.

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, with occasional requirement to lift items in excess of 50 pounds.
• 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 or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position may require occasional travel for business approximately 5% of the time.
• 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.

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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Executive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. Perform calibration operations on various types of electronic, electrical and/or electromechanical measurement systems; interpret simple technical procedures and schematics in order to adapt them to calibration assignments; and diagnose or repair Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE). - 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 Efforts - The work may require long periods of standing or sitting along with some walking or bending. 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. Occasional travel outside of the work area for training, etc.

Contacts

• Address GP-W4L613 US ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk