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Position Title
PRECISION MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT CALIBRATOR
Agency
U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command
Announcement Number
MCGP247354910554HD Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, February 23, 2024 to Friday, March 8, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Resume Length Pilot
1. The Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) states that resumes should be limited to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. (NOTE: You may select either response A or B to acknowledge; this question serves only as a reminder of the notice on the JOA). (limit characters)
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions. (limit characters)
1. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health & ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment physical and willing to maintain a level of physical fitness to obtain and maintain employment as required? (limit characters)
2. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 10% of the time? (limit characters)
3. This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. Are you willing and able to meet the lifting requirement? (limit characters)
4. This position is designated as moderate risk involving Public Trust. Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation including a credit check to determine suitability for Federal employment and/or the position. Are you willing to undergo the required pre-employment investigation? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the PRECISION MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT CALIBRATOR, WG-3378-11position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the appropriate response based on your level of experience, education, and/or training, that you fully possess and that demonstrates your ability to perform Precision Measurement Equipment Calibrator duties without more than normal supervision. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Interpret technical procedure and schematics to adapt them to special purpose test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment assignments. (limit characters)
3. Interpret detailed schematics and adapt them to diverse and complex precision measurements. (limit characters)
4. Determine proper calibrations operations to be used. (limit characters)
5. Use information from specifications to determine or establish the correct equipment setup of measuring instruments for precision measurements and/or calibrations. (limit characters)
6. Examine equipment/tools to ensure that they are in suitable condition for issue. (limit characters)
7. Calibrate all types of electronic, electrical, microwave, nucleonic, optical/laser, physical, and/or dimension measurement systems. (limit characters)
8. Interpret electronic principles to collect, reduce, display, and/or analyze calibration data. (limit characters)
9. Utilize various precision measurement instruments such as pulse generator, frequency counters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes. (limit characters)
10. Comprehend data obtained from technical instruments/indicators during functional test of mechanical components using test equipment. (limit characters)
11. Utilize precision measuring instruments (e.g., depth gauges, vernier calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, gauge blocks, protractors, dial indicators) to maintain dimensional accuracy. (limit characters)
12. Compute calibration measurement uncertainties through application and understanding of statistical methods. (limit characters)
13. Utilize knowledge of computer operating systems to operate automated calibration systems. (limit characters)
14. Adapt standards to available calibration procedures. (limit characters)
15. Document the calibration process such as assigned values, corrections, measurement uncertainties for calibrated instruments. (limit characters)
16. Identify cause of discrepancies/deficiencies for adjustment. (limit characters)
17. Troubleshoot systems using diagnostic tools/instruments typically located in a calibration laboratory. (limit characters)
18. Repair test, measurement and diagnostic equipment to ensure performance accuracy. (limit characters)
19. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. (limit characters)