TELECOMMUNICATIO MECHANIC

Summary You will serve as a TELECOMMUNICATIONS MECHANIC in in the Outside Plant Section, Voice Division, Communications Directorate of MAGTFTC-MCAGCC of MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CTR. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license. You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases. Must use manual or portable power tools weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted for extended periods in uncomfortable positions. Must have normal vision with/without corrective devices and be able to distinguish colors and shades of colors while making cable connections. The employee is required to handle reels of cable weighing 500 lbs. with the assistance of others and being able to lift and carry unassisted, items weighing up to 35 lbs. The employee is required to sign an agreement not to disclose, in any manner, Classified Information to unauthorized persons. This is a bargaining unit position. The employee is required to sign an agreement not to disclose, in any manner, Classified Information to unauthorized persons. Must be able to obtain a valid California Commercial Class "B" driver's license within one year of hire date. Qualifications Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. WG-08 This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision: installing backboards, racks, wall jacks and associated equipment. WG-05 This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision: testing internal and external wiring for communication and information systems to include voice and data circuits. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C). Additional qualification information can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/tabindx.asp. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Positions involved with Department maintenance activities, such as maintenance of weapon systems, hardware, equipment, software, installation infrastructure, or any combination thereof, including depot-level maintenance and repair. Employee must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Must have normal vision with/without corrective devices and be able to distinguish colors and shades of colors while making cable connections. Worker is subject to electrical shock and minor cuts, bruises, and contusions from handling cable and equipment and using power and hand tools. The work requires frequent bending, stooping, crawling, pulling cables and wires using various hand tools, climbing ladders, working in high places and working overhead or in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions. Required use manual or portable power tools weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted for extended periods in uncomfortable positions. The employee is required to handle reels of cable weighing 500 lbs. with the assistance of others and being able to lift and carry unassisted, items weighing up to 35 lbs. This position has promotion potential to the WG-10 grade. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. WG-10: You must obtain Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) Installer level 2 or higher certification for promotion consideration to the WG-10 level. WG-05: You must have 6 months experience as an entry level helper for promotion consideration to WG-08. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under the specific hiring authority addressed in the Summary section of this announcement. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. Read more Benefits 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 window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our 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.