Telecommunications Mechanic Jobs

Job Title

Duties - Performs any and all type of outside plant communications cable maintenance, installation, and Quality Assurance (QA) of communication systems to include fiber optics and modifications of maintenance work upon the various cable circuits and associated systems to include telephone, radio, alarms and computer data circuits.

- Provides for planning, analysis, design, development, testing, QA, configuration, implementation, integration, maintenance and/or administration of network systems including LAN, WAN, and Internet/Intranet inside plant systems.

- Performs scheduled Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMIs) and unscheduled maintenance and repair on Rotatable Log Periodic (RLP), OMNI-directional, High Frequency (HF), Very High Frequency (VHF), and Ultra High Frequency (UHF) antennas to include compressors and air dehydrator systems.

- Performs other duties as assigned. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Requirements Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov
• A security clearance may be required
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit:
  All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast and depth
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. A valid state driver's license shall be required for the position. The work requires the employee to possess or be able to obtain a valid government vehicle operators permit
• Work may require the ability to operate heavy equipment such as tractor trailers, cable trailers, pole trailers, cable reel trucks, backhoes, low profile truck, tractors with front end loaders, trenchers
• high-reach equipment such as bucket trucks and light motor vehicles up to 2 1/2 tons.
• May work with hazardous material such as asbestos or accumulated waste. Employee will be required to wear protective clothing and gear on these and other occasions
• May be required to travel by commercial or military aircraft in the performance of temporary duty
• This position may include information assurance (IA) work as an additional duty. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the recipient of this additional duty must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties
• A waiver of this six month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in the reassignment of this additional duty to another employee within the organization
• This is a drug testing designated position. Employee is subject to random testing for drug use
• Must have the ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance
• On-Call duty is a requirement of this position

Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-2500, Wire Communications Equipment Installation and Maintenance Group . Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is ability to do the work of a WG-2502 TELECOMMUNICATIONS MECHANIC without more than normal supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS:
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of technical practices in order to plan, layout, install, modify, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of complete communications systems by utilizing electrical schematics, blueprints, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, handheld GPS devices, computers, and CVC without more than normal supervision.
2. Knowledge of safety regulations, procedures and precautions related to confined space safety procedures, oxygen deficiency and enrichment, toxic and explosive gases, working aloft, rescue procedures for aerial and subterranean environments, and electric shock and burn…