Who May Apply: US Citizens
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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Electrician (Communication Cable Splicer) without more than normal supervision. I am skilled in reading and interpreting layout sheets to include wiring diagrams and schematics; installing copper and fiber optic cable and employing fusion splicing; and installing new equipment systems or subsystems to replace faulty or worn items. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Physical Effort: Uses arms, head, and legs during work process. Moderate to heavy physical exertion is required. Make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and where parts being repaired are in hard-to-reach places. This requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 45 pounds and occasionally an item weighting greater than 45 pounds. Assistance is usually available for lifting heavier items. Uses coordination of eyes, hands, legs, and body in installing, repairing, or testing electrical, electronic or refrigeration/air-conditioning equipment in confined spaces.
Working Conditions: Works inside and outside during performance of duties. Subject to extreme heat, cold and inclement weather conditions. Subject to falls from poles, booms, ladders, and scaffolding; strains from working in awkward position; and less serious cuts and bruises when handling tools and materials. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and/or stooping is required. Occasional climbing and working in high places are required. There is exposure to dirt, grease, noise, odor, smoke, fumes, occasionally asbestos, carcinogens, chemicals, radiation, etc. Frequently exposed to the possibility of strains, cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns and electrical shock. Working conditions are considered in the evaluation of the job.