Calibration Technician

CALIBRATION TECHNICIAN Date: Mar 19, 2025 Req ID: 48150 Location: Fort Chaffee, AR, US, 72916 Category: AR DEPT OF THE MILITARY Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,405.00 Position Number: 22076380 County: Sebastian Posting End Date: March 25, 2025 Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,405.00 Fort Chaffee The mission of the Department of Military is to provide a professional staff of Arkansas State Employees who help maintain and improve the readiness of Arkansas National Guard units through effective fiscal management of State Resources, Human Resource Management, and quality administration of Arkansas National Guard Programs. This position is eligible for a recruitment incentive program if the hiring official requests the incentive, a qualified candidate may earn a sign-bonus up to $5,000 depending on the budget. Eligibility criteria, the applicant cannot be a current employee of the Executive Branch, the employee must remain with the agency for 12 months. If the employee resigns or terminates from the agency, before the year is completed, the employee shall pay back the entire recruitment amount received. The Department of the Military is a Drug-Free Workplace, this includes medical marijuana which is still considered a controlled substance under federal law. (Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988) Position InformationClass Code: S040CGrade: GS04FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPTSalary Range: $32,405.00 - $51,686.00SummaryThe Calibration Technician is responsible for monitoring and maintaining specialized medical, computerized, and technical electronic equipment. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.FunctionsPlans sequence of testing and calibration program for instruments and equipment according to blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and other specifications. Disassembles and reassembles instruments and equipment and inspects instruments and equipment for defects. Installs, maintains, and performs preventative and corrective maintenance of test apparatus and peripheral equipment. Maintains network of communications systems, including mobile and base radios and audio and visual equipment. Writes specifications for new equipment, develops proposals for new equipment, and submits to supervisor. Selects sensing, telemetering, and recording instrumentation and circuitry. Creates printed circuit artwork, tests circuit designs, and transforms design into workable printed circuit boards. Conducts tests on performance and reliability of mechanical, structural, or electromechanical equipment. Modifies performance and operation of component parts and circuitry to specifications, using test equipment and precision instruments. Performs other duties as assigned.DimensionsNoneKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of vertical amplifier schematics. Knowledge of electronic circuitry components. Knowledge of operations, maintenance, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment. Ability to inspect, maintain, repair, and calibrate medical or specialized technical equipment. Ability to operate test equipment. Ability to diagnose equipment failures from instruments and testing. Ability to modify and fabricate instrumentation equipment.Minimum QualificationsThe formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus one year of specialized training in electronics or a related field; plus three years of experience in electronics or a related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.LicensesNoneThe State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Nearest Major Market:Fort Smith