This position is located within the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System as a Telecommunications Mechanic on the Construction Team.

Duties

The incumbent will perform a variety of duties, including but not limited to, the following: Installing, removing, maintaining, modifying, troubleshooting, and repairing voice and non-voice communication systems including intercom and public address system; electronic and electromechanical telephone key systems/PBAX; terminal and communications equipment including modems, multiplexers, and fiber optic end equipment. Independently surveying the installation area to determine work methods, tools, and generates estimates of materials required to accomplish projects. Independently reviewing work orders and layout sheets to select equipment and circuits required. Installing and terminating copper core and fiber optic equipment such as backboards, relay racks, central processing unit, trunk cards, line cards, and station cards to provide the desired number of lines and stations to meet the needs of the project. Conducting operational tests of completed installations of all stations. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Telecommunications Mechanic / PD# 674-6811-A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/08/2024. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Knowledge of Electrical Equipment Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability to Use Electrical Drawings Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) Troubleshooting 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The work requires frequent bending, pulling cables, and working in confined spaces, awkward positions, walking and standing for long periods of time, and climbing ladders. In addition, the work requires lifting and carrying items weighing up to 45 pounds and over unassisted and occasionally up to 50 pounds with assistance of lifting devices or other workers.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA Central Texas Health Care System 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive Temple, TX 76504 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]