ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (RADIOGRAPHER)
What you'd do
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the STRL Mission Support direct hire authority. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Major duties
You will work in a team environment for the Ordnance Test and Evaluation Division to perform nondestructive testing, equipment and facility maintenance, and other tasks as assigned. You will lead radiographic operations, (i.e., x-ray ordnance and energetic items, analyzing imaging data, and ensuring compliance w/safety protocols.) You will collaborate with engineers and scientists, providing technical guidance, and maintaining radiographic equipment. You will support a variety of tests/inspection, physical dimensioning, x-ray equipment maintenance, ordnance handling, ordnance hauling, and the use of heavy equipment and cranes. You will be responsible for interpreting x-ray images and documenting the results.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the DT-02 (GS 5-8 equivalent) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate some or all of the following: Capturing technical, industrial, or scientific imagery using professional still photography, HD video, and/or high-speed videography equipment. Setting up remote camera triggering, camera control systems, and equipment protection in testing environments. Using post-production software to process, analyze, and edit photographic data to produce finished technical data packages (e.g., composite videos, annotated stills). Performing routine equipment maintenance and assisting with the installation of video, surveillance, or basic network communication systems to support field testing operations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Engineering Technical Series 0802 (opm.gov) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
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