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TELECOMMUNICATIONS MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

Springfield, Illinois, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$29.88/hr - $34.85/hr

The position is for a Telecommunications Mechanic (Title 32) with the National Guard, specifically within the IL DCSIM. The role involves repairing, maintaining, and installing telecommunications equipment and lines.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Install complicated equipment such as key and single line telephone systems (to include features such as visual and audio signaling, intercommunications, hold, exclusion), private branch automatic exchanges (PBAX), special tape recorder equipment, executive loudspeaker and amplifier conference telephones, fire and special alarm circuits, secretarial answering turrets, and cordless switchboards

Install and test office automation systems and remote terminal equipment to include telephone lines, interior network cables, communications boards, controllers, printers, disk drives, modems and other peripheral devices

Install analog and digital telephone instruments and equipment such as ringers, cords, plugs, jacks, transmitters, condenser induction coils, fuses and multiple switch keys

Prepare and submit requests for installation and/or relocation of electrical service as required

Survey proposed installation site to determine proper system layout and check for location and type of electrical service

Interpret work orders to determine tools, equipment, and materials required and coordinate actions with users, test board and/or repairman, and other installers

Replace equipment using electrician's tools, installer's test sets for line test, speed test, electronic tube tester and ohmmeter

Conduct transmission, foreign noise, cross talk and dial speed tests

Climb poles and install drop lines

Qualification

Telecommunications equipment installationElectrical principles knowledgeTest equipment usageWiring diagrams interpretationComplex test equipment experiencePlan workUse of hand toolsElectrical equipment

Required

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED

This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement

Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform

Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment

Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement

Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory

Must possess experience or training which demonstrates a basic knowledge of telephone equipment, knowledge of the principles of electricity and electronics, and ability use test equipment, wiring diagrams, schematics and other specifications

Must possess specialized experience which includes running wire, installing molding, insulators, connectors and terminal boxes, and other protective and support items; experience in the use of complex test equipment such as hand test sets, volt-ohmmeters, tone testers, etc.; experience in reading and understanding layout sheets, wiring diagrams, schematics, building plans, etc

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.