PRECISION MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT CALIBRATOR

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-3300, Instrument Work Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a PRECISION MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT CALIBRATOR without more than normal supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Ability to use the full complement of precision electronic and physical/dimensional reference, exchange and transfer standards, and complex special test fixtures, accessories, and panels to accurately quantify interacting factors complicated by a variety of critical tolerance values. Knowledge of calibration and certification principles, root cause analysis principles, and application of calibration technical data principles in the field of Metrology. 2. Knowledge of circuit schematics, diagrams, and detailed drawings to effectively calibrate and certify a variety of complex precision measurement equipment, instruments, and reference standards using manual alignment and/or calibrations procedures and/or computer programming routines to set and adjust equipment operating parameters. 3. Ability to identify and calculate environmental effects (e.g., air pressure and local variations in gravity) using high precision electrical measurement techniques (e.g., four-terminal resistance measurements to compensate for contact resistance and thermal electromotive force; grounding and shielding schemes to compensate for electromagnetic interference); applying temperature and humidity readings to physical coefficient of expansion calculations for dimensional measurements. 4. Ability to install major modifications to instruments and equipment; apply established techniques and methods of repair, testing, alignment, and calibration of equipment. Able to use electronic circuits, transducer, pressure, torque, optics, flow, dimensional, hardness, vibration measuring equipment etc., and automated systems to measure parameters to determine the performance characteristic and accuracy of other instruments and test equipment. 5. Knowledge of maintenance data collection and completion of AFTO Forms required to meet the requirements of a PMEL Quality Management System. Ability to use computers and metrology-based data collection systems such as Precision Measurement Equipment Automated Management System (PAMS) to document, track and store data necessary for traceability, quality management requirements and 3rd party laboratory certification requirements. 6. Able to maintain tools, and a safe work environment. Able to understand and use Safety Data Sheets and PPE. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Frequently lifts and carries, unassisted, items weighing up to 40 pounds. Sometimes required to lift and carry items weighing more than 40 pounds with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. The work requires working in a sitting position for extended periods of time, and frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping are required. Some work may require the aid of magnifying lenses, eye loops, or other devices to accomplish repairs on miniature components. WORKING CONDITIONS: Employee typically works in well-lighted, heated, and ventilated areas. May be required to work in environments where special garments including head coverings, shoe coverings, gloves, and/or coveralls are required. May be required to work at remote user locations under variable conditions. Exposed to high pressure systems, periodic hazardous noise levels, and the possibility of cuts & bruises, electric shock, burns from electrical or RF energy or hot solder and minor cuts or bruises.
Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, and modify electrical, electronic, physical, and dimensional standards and measurements applicable to the certification of common and unusually complex, multifunctional, and/or inter-related precision measurement equipment, instruments, and instrumentation systems.