Metrologist - Calibration and Measurement Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Metrologist to join our team at CAPPS, Inc. as a Calibration and Measurement Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for performing advanced inspection work in our state-of-the-art metrology lab, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of measurement standards.

• Perform metrological calibrations on artifacts received within the calibration and measuring capabilities of the lab, ensuring metrological traceability through NIST to the International System of Units (SI).
• Compile and generate official calibration certificates as an approved signatory, adhering to international standards requirements for reporting results in ISO/IEC 17025, Handbook 143, and NVLAP Handbook 150.
• Facilitate lab traceability, quality control, technical standards compliance, and laboratory calibration program development and maintenance.
• Contribute to the development and compilation of the annual NIST Recognition submission packet and any required submission for accreditation approval.
• Participate in training activities, including regional measurement assurance program training sessions, webinars, proficiency testing/inter-laboratory comparisons, and other mandatory training required to retain metrologist signatory credential.
• Assist with the training of laboratory staff on metrology, quality, and technical topics.
• Conduct internal audits to determine trends and resolve technical problems, perform root cause analyses, and recommend corrective, preventative, or improvement actions to lab manager.
• Conduct risk assessment audits to identify, analyze, evaluate, and treat risk primarily concerning safety, economic, ethical, and measurement quality in the metrology lab.
• Ship and receive artifacts, including loading and unloading of large trucks.
• Perform ground and building maintenance duties inside and outside the laboratory.

• Bachelor's degree (one year work experience related to the essential duties may substitute for one year of college).
• Minimum 4 years work experience in consumer protection and/or weights and measures.
• Completion of NIST's Mass and Volume classes, including LAP problems or successful completion within 24 months.

• Work experience performing statistical computations for determining process controls and quality management.

• Knowledge of laws, codes, standards, and regulations related to the area of responsibility.
• Skill in conducting inspections, determining proper courses of action, using instruments or tools necessary to perform inspections, using a computer and applicable programs and databases, providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers, and maintaining records and written reports.
• Ability to prepare reports, interpret laws and regulations, gather and analyze data, communicate effectively, orally and in writing, exercise sound judgment and discretion, and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

Work is performed in both an office and a laboratory. Work involves safely lifting and carrying pounds repeatedly and remaining stationary for extended periods of time. May involve walking, standing, pushing and pulling, kneeling, stooping, and bending, and travel, occasionally overnight. Also involves operating a precision laboratory balance, forklift, and overhead hoist. Involves infrequent exposure to gaseous fumes and chemicals at levels within allowable short-term exposure levels. May involve travel (up to 10%), occasionally overnight.

The State of Texas offers a variety of benefits for you and your family that are comprehensive and, on average, make up about one-third of total compensation. Benefits include:

• Retirement Plan
• Paid Group Health & Life Insurance for employees
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Longevity Pay
• Dental
• Vision
• Dependent Optional Life Insurance
• Voluntary AD&D Insurance
• Dependent Health & Life Insurance
• Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. A skills exercise may be conducted at the time of the interview.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls.

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A valid government-issued driver's license, which is recognized by the Texas Department of Public Safety and in good standing, and an acceptable driving record are required. TDA will verify this information with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Applicants with a driver's license not issued by the State of Texas should obtain and be prepared to provide a copy of their current driving record on or before their first day.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (gender, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or protected activity (retaliation). TDA provides accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act. If you need help with the employment process or require other accommodations, please contact the Human Resources office for assistance at [insert contact information].

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