Engineering Technician

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & MRTFB in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The Watervliet Arsenal is an Army-owned and-operated manufacturing center located in New York. Responsibilities Originates and maintains CMM programs using PC-DMIS software Ver. 4.2 or above to create CMM programs, offline or online, on complex machined parts from various materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, alloy steels, rubber, plastic etc. Performs mathematical calculations by various means of applying trigonometry, geometry and algebra to determine angles, coordinates of critical dimensions, curves clearances, dimensional fits, etc. Uses knowledge of Geometric Dementioning and Tolerance (GD and T) to interpret blueprints, CAD wireframe, and solid models to review configuration management of component drawings to validate inspection ability, create setups, and fixture design. Considers expected quantity for inspection as well as durability, stress, strain, pliability, clearances, etc., for the measuring equipment and the material being inspected to determine the acceptance of the resultant product, etc. Provides inspection technical support to production and engineering problems. Reports deficiencies in drawings, gages, and coordinate measuring machine programs including possible corrective actions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: Your resume must reflect one year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) for any type of industrial inspection process; (2) Reading and interpreting blueprints & drawings using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) principles; and (3) Performs quality inspections utilizing standard or custom gauging. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level in the federal service (GS-09). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. This is a Term appointment not to exceed (NTE) 2 years and may be extended up to a maximum of 8 years. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Materiel Maintenance Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM)