The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Senior Communications Technician. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Summary
The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Senior Communications Technician. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Installs and maintains voice systems and devices. Installs, tests, and maintains copper infrastructure. Troubleshoots voice and data problems. Performs site surveys, uses service orders and floor plans to complete daily work orders and large renovation orders. Works an on-call schedule on a rotational basis. Supports last-minute and after-hours service requests for special events and meetings. Other duties as assigned.
For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/YO0NL.
Qualifications
Other Duties/ Responsibilities
Provides leadership and guidance to the department in the absence of the regular supervisor. Oversee daily operations, offer direction to team members, and ensure tasks are completed effectively and efficiently.
Monitors and manages incoming orders, ensuring accurate logging, processing, and timely completion.
Collaborates with team members to allocate tasks and ensure workload distribution.
Responsible for providing training for Communication Technicians, ensuring they understand the campus layout, cable pathways, and safety protocols.
Required Work Experience
Five to seven years of relevant experience and a minimum of three years of experience as a communications technician in the Senate or equivalent position that provides the additional required special skills and knowledge.
Required Special Skills/ Knowledge
As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
Comprehensive knowledge of the Senate campus layout and cable infrastructure.
Desired Qualifications
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to climb and use ladders.
BISCI certifications is an asset but not a requirement.
Ability to occasionally lift items (up to 50lbs).
Excel and Visio knowledge are a plus.
Working Conditions
Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse in appropriations, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during a lapse in appropriations, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
Heavy lifting (carrying of items more than 50 pounds).
Work requires frequent physical effort walking, bending, crawling, and standing for long durations.
Work requires the employee to be around high-voltage equipment or hot lights.
Working on ladders, scaffolding, or stages.
Working in confined spaces (bending and crawling).
Work requires operation of powered industrial trucks (like forklift, pallet jacks, scissor lift etc.).
Work requires employee to wearing uniforms (or gloves, or other protective equipment besides a respirator).
Education
High School Diploma, GED.
Additional information
The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.
No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.
Subject to background/security investigation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/YO0NL. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.
Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.
Subject to background/security investigation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/YO0NL. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.
