Precision Measurement Equipment Calibrator

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 Precision Measurement Equipment Calibrator, WG-3378-11 Precision Measurement Equipment Calibrator ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex duties of troubleshooting techniques to repair test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment, interpret technical procedures and schematics; I am skilled in the use of instrument application, measurement accuracy, and calibration requirements for equipment. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• 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.