Telecommunications Mechanic - Senior

Telecommunications Mechanic - Senior

Title: Telecommunications Mechanic - Senior

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist II

Hiring Range: $70,000 - $80,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Location: SMR Admin

Job Duties

Provide telecommunication needs 24 hours per day, 365 days per year for military organizations, educational institutions and local government as well as transient military training operations, ensure availability of quality voice, data, and satellite and/or video signal for outside and inside plant operations statewide; Ensure the operational effectiveness of telecommunications switching systems and equipment supporting voice, data, and video, satellite communications statewide; Ensures operational effectiveness of (VOIP) network and maintain VOIP, Analog and Digital telephone network.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of the characteristics and principles of AC and DC current and electronics; Ability to troubleshoot, repair and install electronic and electromechanical key and PBAX systems and telephones, data circuitry components, and other equipment and systems; Thorough knowledge of copper core and Fiber Optic transmission principles; Thorough knowledge of different electronic and solid State voice and data systems; Ability to understand and follow such technical guidance as circuit descriptions, schematics, and layout sheets; Ability to locate and repair trouble within the telecommunications system; Knowledge of office automation software; Knowledge of various types of electronic equipment used in the splicing and check-out of fiber optics cables; Knowledge of main distribution frames, control office operations and line equipment, and various types of cables (i.e. unit type, layer type, pair group, and corresponding color codes); Skill in the use of various telecommunications, cable splicing tools and related equipment; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Knowledge of computer operations; Skill in use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); Knowledge of basic safety, and OSHA procedures and regulations; Ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions and confined spaces, inside and outside in all weather conditions; Ability to carry, lift and place into position equipment weighing up to 20 pounds and with assistance of lifting devices or other workers up to 50 pounds while wearing protective/safety equipment, in all kind of conditions; Extensive Senior level work experience in the Telecommunications Mechanics trades field is required; Must have a valid Driver's License.

Additional Considerations

Senior level work experience in the Telecommunications Mechanics trades field is preferred. Utilities Locator Certification preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Employment offers may be subject to any of the following: o Extensive criminal background check o Pre-employment drug screening o Employment reference checks o Virginia DMV Driver Alert System o Pre-employment physical examination Must be able to obtain utilities locator certification within 18 months of hire. Must have, and maintain, a valid Virginia Driver's License for the duration of employment; Must obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC); The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume. AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the "Relevant Work History" section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This position is restricted, meaning the funding for this job is non-general and/or non-recurring. This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).