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Summary You will serve as a TELECOMMUNICATIONS MECHANIC in the Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station of NCTAMS LANT DET GUANTANAMO BAY. Responsibilities You will install, repair, modify and maintain telephone lines, cables and related equipment. You will operate test equipment (e.g., telephone test sets, dial speed indicators, computer diagnostic equipment, optical time domain reflector meters) to analyze and restore faulty voice and non-voice circuits. You will inspect telecommunications equipment to determine source of trouble (e.g., worn or bare wires, loose connections, broken components). You will troubleshoot telephone equipment and wiring to verify functionality and correct working order. You will use terminal equipment (e.g., digital telephone, synchronous and asynchronous data modules, modems, protocol converts, interface equipment to data networks) for designing, installing, testing, and maintaining digital circuitry. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. 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 perform the work of a Telecommunications Mechanic without more than normal supervision as demonstrated by 1) Installing and terminating copper and fiber optic cables of telecommunication systems; 2) Repairing worn wires, loose connections or broken components of telecommunications systems; 3) Using hand tools of the trade such as crimpers, punch-down tools, pipe benders, and wire wrap/unwrap tools. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: 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. Additional Information (Continued): Relocation and recruitment incentives may be authorized. Physical Effort: Work requires occasional heavy lifting, bending and working in Awkard positions. Walks or stands for extended periods. Climbs ladders and frequently has to use climbing equipment. Working Conditions: Work is performed almost equally indoors and outdoors-often in dirty or dusty areas. Subject to electrical shock, minor cuts and bruises from handling equipment and using hand tools. Education There is no education requirements for this position. Additional Information Please refer to the Qualification Section of this announcement for additional information. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement and Alternate Placement Programs. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met. Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) for candidates outside of the commuting area are authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations and Department of Navy policy. 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 Tour of duty will be 24 Months. To learn more about the living and working conditions at this military installation and additional Foreign Overseas information, please go to: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Overseas/Pages/default.aspx Priority consideration will be given to military spouse preference and family member preference eligible residing in the commute area of the duty location for this position. Commute area is defined as the geographic area surrounding the duty location in which people can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily. Military Spouses and Family Members may apply 30 days before their anticipated arrival date. However, they will not receive preference until arrival at the foreign location. Additional documentation may be required prior to granting preference. Military spouses and family members who are appointed may not extend longer than 2 months following the transfer of the sponsor from the commuting area of the foreign duty station; 2 months beyond the separation of the appointee's sponsor; or any time beyond the time employee ceases to be a family member. PPP Statement: PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/