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.