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.

Duties

You will install backboards, racks, wall jacks and associated equipment. You will test internal and external wiring for communication and information systems to include voice and data circuits. You will Install and terminate copper and fiber optic cables of telecommunication systems. You will repair worn wires, loose connections or broken components of telecommunications systems. You will use hand tools of the trade such as crimpers, punch-down tools, pipe benders, and wire wrap/unwrap tools.

Requirements

• 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.

Contacts

• Address MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CTR MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, CA 92278 US
• Name: 29 Palms CHRO Recruiting
• Email: [email protected]