Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will splice copper conductor telephone and data cables up to 2100 pairs in size. You will prepare all necessary splicing preparation work; including access to manholes, splice closure assembly, cable setup, pair and bundle arrangement, sheath preparation, closure sealing and conductor testing. You will install, splice, test, and repair copper and fiber optic cables using manual, electronic and computerized test equipment. You will perform installation, maintenance and repair on Main Distribution Frames (MDF) verticals, Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDF), Combined Distribution Frames (CDF) and protected subscriber terminals. You will install, maintain and repair cable termination equipment, including distribution panels, protectors, terminal pedestals and associated cable hardware. You will adjust, maintain, diagnose, calibrate, test and perform minor repair (circuit card replacement) of fiber optic and carrier transmission systems. You will perform installation and maintenance on cable conduit systems, not inclusive of building internal distribution cables smaller than 75 pair. 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 Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision: Splicing, testing, repairing, diagnosing, and/or analyzing different cable types, installing, maintaining, diagnosing, and/or repairing cable terminal equipment; and interpreting, updating, and/or managing cable diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and/or line drawings. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Federal Wage System Qualifications (opm.gov)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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. 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. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.