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Telecommunications Mechanic

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command
McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, Information Management Directorate in McAlester, OK
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Summary

About the Position: Serves as a Telecommunications Mechanic installing, modifying, repairing, changing, wiring, and maintaining all types of telecommunications equipment.

This is a Bargaining Unit position AR3135

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
09/20/2023 to 10/04/2023
Salary
$24.62 to - $35.19 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 8 - 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
McAlester, OK
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
11
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
SWBT235849924934
Control number
750316200

Duties

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  • Install, maintains, and repairs telephone instruments and equipment such as ringers, cords, plugs, jacks, transmitters, condenser, induction coils, and fuses.
  • Determine method, technique, and materials needed to complete assignments.
  • Install cabling in buildings and tests lines for continuity, clarity, and volume.
  • Plan and accomplishes work using experience, wiring diagrams, and flow charts.
  • Determine cause of improper functioning and repair or replace faulty cable sections.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • This position meets the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and random testing.
  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998



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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Telecommunications Mechanic without more than normal supervision.

At the WG-08 level, must possess the ability perform common duties such as experience working from job layouts, work sequences, and material requirements established by higher level workers; experience installing, removing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic and electromechanical telephone key systems; experience inspecting, repairing, modifying, and maintaining a variety of telecommunication equipment such as single, dual-line, multiple-button electromechanical, and digital telephones.

At the WG-10 level, must possess the ability to perform common duties such as experience skill in the use of computer diagnostic equipment to analyze and restore faulty voice and nonvoice circuits; experience using computer diagnostic equipment to analyze and restore faulty voice and nonvoice circuits; experience independently determining the work sequences, tools, and material required.

At the WG-11 level, must possess the ability to perform common duties such as experience maintaining emergency power equipment such as rectifiers, battery banks, inverters, and grounding systems; experience operating computerized diagnostic and analytical test equipment to set up, install, operate, and maintain digital voice and nonvoice circuitry. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

  • Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
  • Ability To Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)
  • Ability To Use Electrical Drawings
  • Knowledge of Electrical Equipment
  • Theory and Instruments (Electrical Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices


PHYSICAL EFFORT
Incumbent must be physically qualified to perform work requiring standing and walking on concrete floors for extended periods, climbing ladders, pulling cables and wires, using hand tools and working in awkward positions. The work requires the incumbent to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds with assistance from lifting devices or other workers.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions; however, a good portion of the work is performed inside in well-lit, well-ventilated areas. Incumbent may be exposed to dust, dirt, and falls from ladders. Employee is exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, scrapes, broken bones, and serious burns caused by electrical-shock and "confined space-entry" locations (manholes). Physical requirements include climbing poles, bending, working in cramped positions, walking, and standing. While clearing trouble, may be required to work outside during storms and inclement weather. Safety belts, safety boots, safety hat, safety glasses, and gloves are provided.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • This is a(n) Telecommunications Mechanic Management Career Field position.
  • You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).
  • If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Relocation (Government Home Sale) Expenses are not authorized.
  • This position may require overtime work.
  • This position may require you to wear personal protective equipment and/or clothing.
  • This position may require shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to cover work performed on weekends, holidays and/or in other situations.
  • Management may fill positions at any grade level.
  • Noncompetitive promotion potential to the target grade.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

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