Telecommunications Mechanic (Title 32)

As a TELECOMMUNICATIONS MECHANIC (TITLE 32) WGyou will repair maintain and install telecommunications equipment and lines.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Install complicated equipment such as key and single line telephone systems (to include features such as visual and audio signaling intercommunications hold exclusion) private branch automatic exchanges (PBAX) special tape recorder equipment executive loudspeaker and amplifier conference telephones fire and special alarm circuits secretarial answering turrets and cordless switchboards.
• Install and test office automation systems and remote terminal equipment to include telephone lines interior network cables communications boards controllers printers disk drives modems and other peripheral devices.
• Install analog and digital telephone instruments and equipment such as ringers cords plugs jacks transmitters condenser induction coils fuses and multiple switch keys.
• Prepare and submit requests for installation and/or relocation of electrical service as required.
• Survey proposed installation site to determine proper system layout and check for location and type of electrical service.
• Interpret work orders to determine tools equipment and materials required and coordinate actions with users test board and/or repairman and other installers.
• Replace equipment using electricians tools installers test sets for line test speed test electronic tube tester and ohmmeter.
• Conduct transmission foreign noise cross talk and dial speed tests.
• Climb poles and install drop lines.

Conditions of employment

• IAW The Fair Chance Act Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application upon receipt of an application or prior to during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306 Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer questions related to background information section may not be asked.
• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code 709) will be in the following manner and sequence:

• The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
• The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
• The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
• The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
• The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens.

Military Grades: Officer/Warrant Officer/Enlisted - May not exceed the rank of LTC.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience or training which demonstrates a basic knowledge of telephone equipment knowledge of the principles of electricity and electronics and ability use test equipment wiring diagrams schematics and other specifications.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: WG-10 Level- Must possess specialized experience which includes running wire installing molding insulators connectors and terminal boxes and other protective and support items; experience in the use of complex test equipment such as hand test sets volt-ohmmeters tone testers etc.; experience in reading and understanding layout sheets wiring diagrams schematics building plans etc.

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.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement to assist with describing work experiences; however resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed giving dates (months and years) of the experience position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.