ANTENNA MECHANIC

To qualify for the position, your resume must demonstrate 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 knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.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: THE ABILITY TO WORK WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION such as: Ability to apply a comprehensive knowledge of established trade practices, methods, and techniques applicable to the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of VLF and HF transmitting antennas and associated mechanical, structural, electrical, and RF components. Ability to apply rigging practices and properly use weight-handling equipment to safely raise, lower, suspend, and position antenna panels, structural members, equipment, and other heavy or awkward loads on and around antenna structures. Ability to interpret instructions, technical practices, ability to work independently, able to inspect and instruct, safety, knowledge of equipment and instruments, operation of equipment. Ability to Climb. Ability to inspect, maintain, and repair guy wires, anchors, structural members, fasteners, sheaves, halyard systems, antenna panels, downleads, and related components of antenna tower and support structures. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: qualifications/#url=WG-4700OR 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr US United States Fleet Forces Command