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 at US ARMY AVIATION & MISSILE COMMAND, TMDE SUPPORT--REGION EAST, FT. DIX, NEW JERSEY

Duties

Performs repairs incidental to calibration as required by equipment specifications. Selects, applies, and interprets electronic principles and practices as related to the specialty area as required to collect, reduce, display, analyze data. Assists and advises users in the instrument application, measurement accuracy, and recommended calibration requirements. Prepare reports to correct errors in existing procedures and provides technical information used in the decision making process for the development of documents used for TMDE certification. Prepare test and certification reports containing values, corrections, and/or uncertainties for calibrated instruments.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• TDY (business travel) may be required occasionally.
• Must be able to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment physical, and any post-employment physicals, as required.
• Requires frequent lifting, carrying, and handling of items weighing up to 40 pounds independently with occasional requirements to lift items in excess of 50 pounds with assistance.

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 Employees In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant 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, WG-3378-11 without more than normal supervision. A. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex duties of troubleshooting techniques to repair test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE), interpreting technical procedures and schematics, and applying electrical/electronic/electromagnetic theories in collecting measurement data. I am skilled in the use of instrument application, measurement accuracy, and calibration requirements for equipment. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. B. I have the ability to perform the full range of troubleshooting techniques to repair test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE), interpreting technical procedures and schematics, and applying electrical/electronic/electromagnetic theories in collecting measurement data. I am skilled in the use of instrument application and calibration requirements for equipment. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. C. I have the ability to perform common duties of repairing test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE), interpreting schematics, and applying electronic theories in collecting measurement data. I can assist in the use of instrument application and calibration requirements for equipment. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. D. I have the ability to perform simple duties of assisting with the repair of test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) or I have received training on electronic theories. E. I do not possess the abilities described above. 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.

Contacts

• Address GP-W45911 US ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Dix, NJ 08640 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk