Three vacant Metrology Technician positions @ 148th PMEL in Duluth, MN

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The 148th ANG Precision Measuring Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) in Duluth, Minnesota currently has three vacant Metrology Technician positions, now posted on www.usajobs.gov, under job announcement: 41-ANG-713291-689273-AMM. This announcement is currently for internal candidates (current Federal Employees) only and will close this Friday, 1st Aug 2012.  If the positions are not filled, then we would suspect an additional announcement will be made sometime in late August for all available candidates, inside and outside the Federal Government.

If you are interested, then I strongly suggest registering on www.usa.jobs.gov and entering your resume.

Job Announcement: 41-ANG-713291-689273-AMM
Position Title: Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic, WG-2602-12
Position Information: Full Time, Permanent Federal Civil Service
Salary Range: $54,825.00 - $64,050.03 per year
Duty Location: 148th Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory, MN Air National Guard, Duluth, Minnesota
Lab Type: Type IIB
AF designated: CORE PMEL
Hours: Monday – Friday, Compressed Work Schedule (some overtime may be required)
How to Apply: Create an account on www.usajobs.gov and enter your resume, then search the job listings for "WG-2602-12"

Major Duties:
To accomplish the alignment, repair, modification, inspection, calibration and certification of Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic equipment (TMDE) to comply with technical specifications, engineering drawings, and manufacture's tolerance with accuracies traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Conditions of Employment/other Significant Facts
• A physical is required.
• An eye exam is required for Color Vision.
• A valid driver's license is required in order to drive a motor vehicle to and from work sites.
• Work assignments regularly involve lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 45 pounds.
• Occasionally may be required to handle heavier objects.
• Most work is performed at a bench in a sitting or standing position.
• Occasional one or two week overnight TDYs to perform off base on-site calibration.
• Depth perception is required.
• Most work is performed in a well-lighted, environmentally controlled laboratory atmosphere or in shops with similar conditions.
• Exposed to such hazards as; electrical current, RF energy, hot components, high pressure, toxic chemicals, and sharp edges and protrusions.
• Subject to eyestrain from working on miniature components, circuits and other small objects.
• Employee may be subject to solvents such as degreasing agents, grease and oils.
• Employee may be required to wear safety equipment such as safety-toed shoes, goggles, rubber gloves, and face shields.
• Will require having or obtaining a SECRET clearance.
• Desirable that incumbent be a graduate of a Department of Defense Metrology and Calibration formal training course or have equivalent civilian formal training in the field of metrology.
• Not required to join or be a member of the Air National Guard, as this is a Federal Civil Service Position.

Benefits:
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp
Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp
Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp
Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp
Long Term Care Insurance - http://www.ltcfeds.com/
Retirement Program - http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp
The following link provides an overview of the Civilian Benefits and Entitlements currently offered to civilian Federal employees. http://www.usa.gov/Federal_Employees/Benefits.shtml

Interested applicants or questions, contact:
PMEL Director, Mr. Richard A. Freitag at [email protected]
PMEL Section Supervisor, Mr. Jeffrey Johnson at [email protected]