Wire Communications Cable Splicer

• Installs maintains and modifies copper coaxial fiber optic and local area network (LAN) cable systems.
• Locates repairs and/or replaces faulty splice closure in copper coaxial and fiber optic cable systems.
• Monitors analyzes and troubleshoots copper coaxial fiber optic and LAN cable systems. Determines cause of signal deterioration in optical and electrical cable carrying audio video digital and data transmission.
• Uses and maintains standard hand tools and a variety of electronic test equipment such as volt ohmmeters (analog and digital) fault locators open-fault locators electronic time-domain reflectometers Dynatel and optical time-domain reflectometers.
• Installs removes maintains modifies troubleshoots and repairs ground-to-air communications systems including UHF VHF and microwave antenna and communications equipment. Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on all UHF VHF and microwave antenna systems including the lightning protection of all antenna supports.

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see
• 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.
• Secret security clearance will be required for this position due to access to secure working environment. Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. Position requires the ability to discern colors contrast and depth.
• May be required to be on-call on a rotating basis and work unusual duty hours (evenings weekends and holidays) due to mission requirements.
• May be required to travel by commercial or military aircraft to perform temporary duty. May be required to live in field conditions while performing temporary duty.
• Requires a valid Government motor vehicle Operators license for each type of equipment operated. (up to 21/2 tons such as back hoes tractors with attachments such as bucket /back hoe/ rock wheel/stinger trenchers cable reel trucks
• The following certifications are highly desired: a. Fiber optic certified installer b. CAT 5/6 certified installer c. GEOBASE trained/certified d. CAIRS trained/certified e. CIPS CVS trained/certified-
• cont. f. Pole and antenna climb certified g. Confined space certified
• Employee must be free of fear of confined spaces (claustrophobia) and heights (acrophobia).cable trailers and low profile trucks.

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 Wire Communications Cable Splicing. 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 the position 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 telecommunications cable principles and trade practices in the installation maintenance splicing modifying troubleshooting testing and repairing copper core coax fiber optic and LAN cables. Knowledge of electrical and light-wave communications on buried and underground copper core coax and fiber optics communications and LAN systems; knowledge of electrical and light-wave communications of copper core coax and fiber optic splicing splicing splicing diagrams techniques and sealing of cables.

2. Knowledge of LAN systems characteristics and transmission and the installation termination troubleshooting and repair of LAN cable and associated hardware. Knowledge of the operation of locating buried cable faults identifying causes of deterioration in cable transmission and tracing buried cable.

3. Ability to use update and process engineering and installation drawings (either computer or paper based). Ability to process AF Forms 103 Digging Permits. Ability to use standard hand-tools and a variety of electronic test equipment. Ability to accomplish the installation relocation removal maintenance troubleshooting repair and modification of non-hardened communication electronics equipment cable antenna systems to provide highly reliable voice and data communications to all authorized agencies located on or supported by the 354th Wing.

4. Knowledge of safety regulations procedures and precautions related to confined spaces safety procedures oxygen deficiency and enrichment toxic and explosive gases. Rescue procedures for subterranean environments and electrical shock and burn treatment.

5. Practical knowledge of electronic theory and antenna characteristics to assist in the installation removal maintenance troubleshooting and repair of ground-to-air and ground-to-ground communications systems including UHF VHF and microwave antenna and communications equipment/systems. Practical knowledge of electrical fundamentals/theory to troubleshoot electric fundamentals/theory to troubleshoot electrical problems in antennas.

6. Knowledge of basic rigging techniques and knot tying (i.e. bowlines square knots clove hitch figure eight)


Physical Effort:
The work requires walking long distances reaching climbing stooping kneeling lifting up to 50 lbs (tools cable and test equipment) without assistance and 200 lbs (manhole covers) with assistance working in cramped spaces and digging dirt. May be required to climb from 30 to 250 feet for antenna maintenance. Employee must be free of fear of confined spaces and heights (claustrophobia) and heights (acrophobia).

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in confined spaces below ground in trenches in subterranean structures and under floors. Works inside and outdoors in all types of weather to include harsh Arctic winters at -50 degrees Fahrenheit and below. Subject to body hand and eye injuries from tools and materials used. May work in areas where noise from back-hoes generators and trenchers; hazardous fumes from paint and solvents; explosive/toxic gases and lack of oxygen hazards from underground work areas; and electric shock and burns from high and low voltages in communications electronics circuits exist. Work requires the employee to follow prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as earplugs face shields respirators gloves hard hats glasses and safety shoes.


PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.