Job summary

You will serve as a ANTENNA ELECTRICIAN in the Telecommunications Dept. of NAVAL COMMUNICATION.

Major duties

You will serve as an Antenna Mechanic. You will perform the duties of a Journeyman High Voltage Electrician. You will climb and perform Electrician and Antenna Mechanic duties at heights ranging from 100 to 1000 feet. You will repair and maintain VLF antenna network, consisting of 26-800 to 980 feet steel towers, 36-200 feet counterweight towers, 42 hoist houses, antenna grounding system, etc. You will perform continuous visual inspection looking for cables out of place structural damage and electrical arcing.

Qualification

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 DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION: Repairing antenna panels, ground system components, performs maintenance repairs on VLF Feed through bushings, electronic components of helix coils, coax transmission lines, switch gear and variometers; Maintaining high frequency antennas up to 120 feet in height and perform gut-tensioning functioning using instruments such as sine measuring devices, hydraulic guy jacks and dynamometers; Installing, repairing, maintaining electric wires, poles, support, transformers, electrical distribution systems, control systems, transmissions lines, and lighting circuits associated w/VLF and HF antenna systems to include but not limited to tower lightings, Fix drum hoist operation, motor, analog and digital instrumentation and building lighting and power distribution both in and out doors; Developing installation plans, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams; Inspecting/repairing cables, clamps, elements, rotation systems, coaxial cables, inner and outer conductors, gear box, guy cables, guy anchors, ground screens upper and lower insulators, spark gaps, feed assemblies, and plumb poles; Repairing and maintaining all electrical aspects in the high frequency antenna farm. 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.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following job elements: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION ABILITY TO USE AND MAINTAIN HAND TOOLS (ELECTRICAL WORK) ABILITY TO USE ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS KNOWLEDGE OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT TROUBLESHOOTING (ELECTRICAL) You will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Additional points are not added for veterans' preference; however, preference is still applied. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified- Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position. Highly Qualified-Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position. Qualified- Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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.