Several vacant positions at the 148th PMEL in Duluth, MN

[Falcon]

Position Title: Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic, WG-2602-12
Position Information: Full Time, Permanent Federal Civil Service
Salary Range: $55,388.00 - $64,697.00 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: Go to www.usajobs.gov under Job Announcement Number: 41-AFPC-1453862-420111-FKS
Here is the link; https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/409468000
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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.

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 contact:
Mr. Jeffrey J. Johnson at [email protected]

[air force 1]

I have seen these positions advertised a few times over the last few years and it always seems to be several vacant positions.  Is the turnover in personnel due to the area, the climate, or some other reason?

[griff61]

I have seen these positions advertised a few times over the last few years and it always seems to be several vacant positions.  Is the turnover in personnel due to the area, the climate, or some other reason?

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[Falcon]

Air Force 1: I have seen these positions advertised a few times over the last few years and it always seems to be several vacant positions.  Is the turnover in personnel due to the area, the climate, or some other reason?

Reply: It's mainly due to retirements, which actually speaks well of the area and climate.  I have been with the organization for over 30+ years and for nearly 17 of those years, I was the youngest individual, so for the past few years we have been experiencing a changing of the guard.