WIRE COMMUNICATIONS CABLE SPLICER LEADER

Clarification from the agency

Eligible NAF employees are considered under Hiring Path - "Federal employees-Excepted service"

• Performs, inspects installation and maintenance actions on copper/fiber optic cable supporting communications-computer systems and equipment; maintains installation records database.
• Monitors, analyzes, troubleshoots copper core and fiber optic cable systems and associated voice, data and video transmission support equipment.
• Performs quality assurance evaluations and inspections, performs project reviews, and uses verbal/written communications skills to provide updates, suggest improvements, and prepare/conduct training.
• Performs engineering, planning, analysis, design, development, and implementation for copper and fiber optic cable systems.
• Maintains assigned vehicles, tools and job related safety practices in a safe manner.
• Maintains current knowledge of related safety practices

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This is a drug testing position. Incumbent is subject to random drug testing for drug use.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for the position.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206).
• Requires considerable walking, standing and bending. Must have good hand eye coordination and dexterous use of hands and fingers. Must be able to left up to 75 pounds.
• Normal color vision, normal depth perception and normal gait and balance are mandatory. Freedom from fear of heights and claustrophobia is mandatory
• A pre-employment physical may be required
• First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training. Initial first aid/CPR training shall be accomplished prior to assigning an individual duties where first aid/CPR are requirements of the position.
• The employee may be recalled to duty as a requirement of this position. Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required. Employee may be required to work Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays as part of his/her regular work week.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of 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 Family. 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: 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:

• Knowledge of Electrical Equipment
• Theory and Instruments (Electrical Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Ability To Use Electrical Drawings
• Ability To Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)
• Trouble shooting

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

1. Online Application: Questionnaire
2. Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
4. Veterans: If claiming VEOA, VRA or 30% Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15 form.
5. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, AND a SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if different from your recent SF-50. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
6. Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

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