INSTRUMENT MECHANIC

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Instrument Mechanic, located in the Calibration Laboratory Branch within theof NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

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 job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION.

Ability to troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, test, and calibrate complex measuring instruments and equipment.

Ability to troubleshoot various items and instruments under simulated or actual operating conditions; trace sources of trouble and identify defects.

Ability to apply broad experiences and a specialized knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic theory and a working knowledge of electronics to dispose, isolate, and repair malfunctions.

Ability to perform precise measurement and adjustment simultaneously on interrelated units.

Ability to obtain certification to calibrate precision physical/mechanical test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) and devices in accordance with calibration procedures outlined by the shipyard and the Navy METCAL program.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements 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. Major Duties:

• You plan work and determines the requirements for serviceability based on drawings, technical orders, or manufactures handbook.
• You will troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, modify, test, calibrate and install the most complex instruments, standards, and equipment under simulated or actual operating conditions.
• You will develop and implement techniques to apply modifications and perform test calibrations.