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. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Service to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This position is located at US AMCOM, TMDE ACTIVITY, ARMY PRIMARY STANDARDS LABORATORY, PRODUCTION CONTROL & SHIPPING, REDSTONE ARSENAL, AL.

Duties

Schedule and coordinate workflow by receiving Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) for calibration and repair IAW the Army Calibration Program. Perform visual inspection of TMDE received, annotating missing or damaged components and notifying customers of discrepancies. Enter TMDE received for calibration and/or repair into database and assign work center; assure instrument record data is correct. Apply knowledge of pertinent regulations, procedures, and instructions applicable to calibration support operations. Use a computer to update TMDE database. Assist customers in checking the status of equipment and respond to customer priority changes.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Incumbent may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to 35 pounds.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% 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: US Citizens If you misrepresent your experience/education or provide false/fraudulent information in/with your application, it may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you. Making false/ fraudulent statements also may be punishable by fine/imprisonment. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. 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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes utilizing automated database systems for entering data, correcting data, and retrieving reports; performing administrative functions such as maintaining records, researching information, and preparing reports; AND controlling the workflow such as checking status of work progress and prioritizing work orders to ensure completion meets appropriate time frames. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: ClericalComputer SkillsMechanicsTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

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 GP-W1PLAA USA AMCOM TMDE ACTIVITY DO NOT MAIL Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk