Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to install, modify, splice, troubleshoot, and repair underground and buried copper (to include Local Area Network Category 5 cabling), coaxial, and fiber optic Telecommuncations cable system, and perform preventive maintenance on the system. Will also assist in antenna maintenance operations. Operates engineering Equpment.

Duties

- Installs, maintains and modifies copper, coaxial, fiber optic and local area network (LAN) cable systems. - Locates, repairs, and/or replaces faulty splice closures in copper, coaxial, and fiber optic cable systems. - Monitors, analyzes and troubleshoots copper, coaxial, fiber optic and LAN cable systems. - Uses and maintains standard hand-tools and a variety of electronics test equipment such as volt-ohm meters (analog and digital), fault locators, open-fault locators, electronic time-domain reflectometers, Dynatel, and optical time-domain reflectometers. - Assists electronics mechanics in performing scheduled preventive maintenance, installation, removal, troubleshooting and repairs on UHF, VHF, and microwave antenna communications equipment/systems.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Superior qualification may be considered.
• A security clearance will be required for this position due to access to secure working environment. Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance for tins position
• A Pre-Appointment Physical is required. 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 in the performance of temporary duty. May be required to live in field conditions while performing temporary duty.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the general 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. 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 the 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 2. Knowledge of electrical and light-wave communications on buried and underground copper core, coax and fiber optics communications, and LAN systems and associated hardware, knowledge of electrical and light-wave communications of copper core, coax and fiber optic splicing, splicing, splicing diagrams, techniques, and sealing cables. 3. Knowledge of safety regulations, procedures and precautions related to confined space safety procedures, oxygen deficiency and enrichment, toxic and explosive gases, and rescue procedures for subterranean environments, and electrical shock and burn treatment. 4. 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 electrical problems m antennas. 5. Ability to use, update, and process engineering and installation drawings (CSIRs). Ability to process AF Forms 103, Digging Permits 6. Ability to use standard hand-tools and a variety of electronic test equipment as well as basic rigging techniques and knot tying (Ie. bowlines, square knots, clove hitch, figure eight) 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. 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 to augment antenna maintenance. Employee must be free of fear of confined spaces and heights 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. 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 bums 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, resprrators, gloves, hard hats, glasses and safety shoes 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Malmstrom AFB 7215 Goddard Drive Malmstrom AFB, MT 59402 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]