Calibration Technician, Ft. Eustis, VA

[don.ruth]

From Army Civilian Personnel Online http://cpol.army.mil

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Vacancy Announcement Number: SCER07275968D

Opening Date: October 17, 2007 Closing Date: October 26, 2007

Position:  Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic, WG-2602-11
Salary: $20. 20 - $23. 58 Hourly
Place of Work:  US Army Aviation & Missile Command, USA TMDE Activity, TMDE Spt Region 1, Fort Eustis, VA 23604

Position Status:  This is a Permanent position.  -- Full Time 
Number of Vacancy: 01

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Duties: Serves as a calibration specialist in the parameters of electrical, electronic, microwave, optical/laser, physical and dimensional standards and measurements applicable to the calibration, certification and evaluation of test, measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE).  Selects, applies and interprets electronic principles and practices to collect, reduce, display, analyze data, and provide metrology information.  Prepares test and certification reports for customer use.  Interfaces with user and manufacturer of test equipment to clarify questionable areas concerning use and accuracy of instruments or nonstandard TMDE.  Assists and advises users in instrument application, measurement accuracy, and recommended calibration requirements.  Implements, adapts, modifies and periodically develops technical procedures required by the changing user or equipment requirements.  Serves as a specialist in the physical/dimensional measurement areas including radiac. 

About the Position: The TMDE Support Center-Ft Eustis is a small Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment Support Center team which provides calibration and/or repair of TMDE for 9000+ items for 100 Owning Work-Centers.  Flexible or adjusted work schedules available.  Parking is available on-site. 

Fort Eustis, Virginia is located in Newport News, between historic Williamsburg and Virginia Beach.  Transportation includes convenient interstate and major highways connecting the city to neighboring Hampton, York County, Gloucester, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Smithfield.  The Tidewater area has all the conveniences of a big city with charm of small town and rural areas. 



Who May Apply: (Click on Who May Apply)
All U.  S.  citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States. 

Qualifications: Click on link below to view qualification standard. 
Trades and Labor
Qualifications: Applicants total work experience and training must have involved the duties as listed above under "Major Duties".  Applicants must meet the Screen Out Element which is the Ability to do the work of an Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision.  If you do not meet the screen out element, you will be evaluated ineligible.  Applicants must also possess the following job elements: Ability to apply practical knowledge of metrology, electrical, electronic and electromagnetic theories, mechanical, pneumatic and nuclear science to the collection of measurement data; Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as frequency domain analysis, and statistical concepts such as frequency distributions, sampling and sample distributions and presentations of measurement data; Must have practical knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and practices to repair Test, Measurement, Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE); Ability to interpret technical procedures and schematics and adapt them to diverse and complex calibrations assignments.  ***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.  Must be able to perform the work independently and assume responsibility for technical adequacy, accuracy and quality of completed tasks.  ***OTHER INFORMATION: Applicants that do not provide the required information regarding experience and/or education will be evaluated ineligible.  ****ICTAP: Surplus or displaced Federal Civil Service employees must be rated well qualified in order to be considered under the ICTAP programs.  In order to be rated well qualified for this position, you must receive a rating of 90 or above, excluding veterans preference, if applicable.  VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: For information on veteran's preference, please refer to the following website: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp.  MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE: For information on military spouse preference, please refer to the following website: http://www.cpms.osd.mil/fas/staffing/pdf/st006.pdf.  ****Candidates who falsify their resume may be fined, imprisoned, barred from Federal employment or removed from Federal employment. 


Experience and training that furnish the knowledges, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position consistent with accepted practices of the trade.  Ability to use and maintain appropriate tools and equipment.  Ability to read, understand, and apply instruction and other materials related to the job. 
Ability to do the work of the position under normal supervision. 
Must be able to stand for long periods of time; or recurring activities such as bending, crouching, stooping, stretching and reaching. 
Possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. 
The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement. 
One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. 

Other Information:(Click on Other Information)

To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement.  Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit. 
Multiple positions will be filled from this announcement. 
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. 
The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.  The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/fas/staffing/pdf/rem_ann.pdf
Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is 25 percent. 

Other Advantages: The Department of Army offers excellent benefits programs, some of which may include: comprehensive health and life insurance; competitive salaries; generous retirement programs; paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time; flexible work environment and alternate work schedules; paid employment related to training and education; possible student loan repayment; payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable; and bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job. 

Other Requirements:(Click on Other Requirements)

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. 
Personnel security investigation required. 
A medical examination is required. 
You will be required to provide proof of U. S.  Citizenship. 
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. 
Direct Deposit of Pay is Required. 
Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 180 days beyond the closing date of this announcement. 
One year trial/probationary period may be required. 

How to Apply: (Click on How to Apply)

Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement. 
Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date. 
Resume must be on file in our centralized database. 
Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time. 

If your resume is currently in our central database, you may click here to Self Nominate 
Click here to use the Army Resume Builder to create your resume.  Follow the instructions in this vacancy announcement to apply for the job.   



Point of Contact: Central Resume Processing Center, 410-306-0137, applicanthelp@cpsrxtp. belvoir. army. mil 
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[hybrid_vtec]

Mr.  Ruth,

I am a calibration technician for the US Navy with five years experience.  I am currently stationed in Norfolk and reside in Newport News.  I have a very diverse skill set, regional laboratory experience from the Southwest Regional Calibration Center(Labcode: SDB) at NAS North Island, CA, and exemplary list of accomplishments during my tour in the Navy.  I am separating in April 2008; and I am a student in my senior year at ODU.  If you would please contact me, I would be glad to send you a copy of my resume.  You can email me at:

hoganr@lhd1. navy. mil
rick. hogan@yahoo. com

[yonker08]

Hey Navy
Just a note.  I suggest you get your resume into the Army database before the closing date of this announcement.  That is the best way to apply for the job.  The resume builder will walk you through it.  It should be at the CPOL link in the announcement.  Have your info laid out in a word doc and then cut and paste it in.  That way you won't have to worry about "timing out" if you're just typing it in from scratch.  Another suggestion, there is a site that has all the Position Descriptions(PD) for the jobs they post, unfortunately I don't have that link anymore, if you copy the description into a word doc, modify it to fit your qualifications but leave a lot of the phrases in, paste it into your resume, it should get you an interview. 
I hope this helps, I retired 1 1/2 years ago, so everything may have changed!!