Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic
What you'd do
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DIB MRTFB to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located in the Maintenance and Demil Division of the Letterkenny Munitions Center located at Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. This is a developmental position with promotion potential to a WG-12.
Major duties
Serve as a journeyman to install, repair, modify, and troubleshoot a variety of special, precision, and commercial type of electronic testing equipment. Write and develop programs using manufacturers’ format language, establishing specific parameters for testing and evaluating a variety of subsystems such as wire harnesses, cables, circuit boards, etc. Perform repairs, maintenance, calibration, and final certification of complex computer-based systems and automated test equipment used in conjunction with overhauling missile system. Work with higher grade employees to perform analysis of modification status, operation, calibration and correlation of various missile electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic test sets, launcher assemblies and cable repair.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform common test equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and repair. Ability to operate computer-based systems and automated test equipment used in conjunction with overhauling missile systems that includes electronic theory, assembly and installation; and the ability to use hand and power tools. Working under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Work assignments require light to moderate physical effort. There is frequent lifting, carrying, and handling of items weighing 10-40 pounds and occasionally over 40 pounds. Work is performed in a sitting position for extended periods and frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching is required. Working Conditions: Work is normally well-light, heated, and ventilated; however some assignments may require performance under variable conditions or within clean room environments when special garments such as head/shoe coverings are required. There is the possibility of injuries such as cuts, bruises, burns caused by electrical shock, RF energy and soldering irons.
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