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Precision Measurement Equipment Calibrator

Full Time
$28 – $32 Per Hour
Closing on Aug 25, 2025

Location:
Florida, Naval Air Station Jacksonville
Requires Relocation:
No
Start Date:
25/02/2025
End Date:
25/08/2025
Offering Type:
Permanent
Hiring Paths:
The public
Service Type:
Competitive
Travel Percentage:
Occasional travel

About Naval Air Systems Command

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Job summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. 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 perform calibration, repair, maintenance and certification of a variety of electrical, electronic, and/or physical/dimensional test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE). You will use industry approved procedures and test methods to perform precise measurements on general purpose mechanical and electronic test equipment for the US Navy's Metrology and Calibration Program. You will receive detailed instruction to perform routine and repetitive calibration, disassembly, repair, modification, assembly, testing, installation and maintenance on precision measurement equipment of limited complexity.

Qualification

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the screen out listed below. The Screen-out for this position is performing the following tasks: 1) planning the work in using various precision measurement instruments and standards such as voltmeters, oscilloscopes, measurement machines, and other test equipment; setting up and operating a variety of equipment and standards under actual or simulated operating conditions; 2) applying a comprehensive knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic principles and operating electronic principles related to equipment which is integrated with other devices; 3) reading, interpreting, and applying a variety of technical electronic data such as schematic symbols, wiring diagrams, tables and charts, mathematical expressions and formulae, calibration procedures, and color codes used in the trade; using scientific notation for very large or small quantities; 4) using basic concepts of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; mathematically determining the effect of temperature, humidity, and other variables on the equipment undergoing calibration, and the calibration standard used. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-3300 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.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.