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Dimensional Metrology Technician

National Institute Of Standards And Technology

Job Location:

Gaithersburg, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 46610 - 46610

Posted: 6 October 2026 (21 days ago)

Application Deadline: 3 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

NIST is seeking a Dimensional Metrology Technician in the Dimensional Metrology group of the Sensor Science Division. This position involves performing high-precision dimensional metrology calibrations and measurement services to support NISTs mission in measurement science.

Duties

As a Dimensional Metrology Technician you will be responsible for conducting dimensional metrology calibrations and measurement services.

The Candidate will:

Perform precise calibrations of gauge blocks thread standards wires precision spheres and other dimensional artifacts in accordance with established measurement procedures.
Maintain the integrity traceability and quality of measurement services while supporting efficient laboratory operations and ensuring the timely processing of calibration workloads.
Prepare calibration reports and measurement uncertainty budgets monitor statistical process control parameters and ensure compliance with laboratory quality system requirements.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

U.S. citizenship
Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service
Suitable for Federal employment
Merit applicants must meet time-in-grade/band requirements as applicable
Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 level (or ZT-I at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience:

Conducting dimensional calibrations of precision gauges in a standards laboratory.
Maintaining the quality of customer calibrations.
Experience with mechanical and interferometric techniques for calibrating length-based reference artifacts including optical flats and gauge blocks.
Managing customer orders including customer gauges and artifacts.

OR

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors degree with major study in an appropriate field of physical science or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses of physical science engineering or any branch of mathematics except financial and commercial mathematics.

OR

A combination of education and experience.

NOTE: Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e. beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.

If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration

Education

This position allows applicants to qualify with education. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment.

Use of foreign education for qualifications. An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S. to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Educations website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with course-by-course listing) is required with your application.

Additional information

This position is covered under NISTs Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS) a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent Learn more about the APMS here!

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A probationary period may be required.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: Reasonable Accommodation Overview - Agency Resource Center

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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