Summary Serves as a Telecommunications Mechanic assisting in installing, modifying, maintaining relocating, adjusting, diagnosing, testing, and repairing a variety of communication systems (i.e.: Network, broad-band, and base-band LAN systems). Position will work in the Facilities Management Service Electric and Electronics Shops at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System in Bay Pines, FL. Responsibilities Duties include, but not limited to: Assists in installing, modifying, maintaining relocating, adjusting, diagnosing, testing, and repairing a variety of communication systems (i.e.: Network, broad-band, and base-band LAN systems). Installs and removes wires and cables between automation and communication components and to any outside cable system. Install molding, conduits, insulators, connectors and terminal boxes, and other protective and support items. Constructs various connectors and terminators such as, RJ12, RJ45. RS232C, including CAT 6A cable @types, RS449 with 9-pin, 15-pin, and 25-pin connectors and attaches to a variety of cable @types to interface data terminal equipment with data communication equipment employing serial binary data interchange. Work under Lead supervision and conducts site surveys to determine work methods, manpower resources, tools, supplies, materials, etc., required to install, remove, and locate cable systems. Performs on-site troubleshooting under Lead supervision to determine location and nature of the problem and makes repairs by replacing, modifying, adjusting, cleaning and lubricating cable system components. Assists electricians with minor tasks, such as testing and replacing GFCI and electrical receptacles. Ability to reset tripped circuit breakers, perform preventative maintenance checks on campus power generation systems, take log readings, etc. Completes tasks to include lighting fixture, lamp and ballast removal and replacement, manage inventory of materials, and performs periodic maintenance. Visually checks equipment and corrects sources of trouble such as bare wires or loose connections. Lubricates and cleans mechanical components as necessary. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Telecommunications Mechanic/PD13685A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/10/2026. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Electric Drawings Electrical Equipment Technical Practices Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic) Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) Without more than normal supervision Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The work requires frequent bending, stooping, crawling, pulling cables/wires using various hand tools, climbing ladders, working in high places, and working overhead or in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions. Must use manual or portable power tools weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted for extended periods in uncomfortable positions. Occasionally lifts materials and/or tools weighing over 50 pounds with assistance. The work is generally performed indoors, often in dusty, dirty or cluttered office areas. The employee is subject to electrical shock and minor cuts, bruises, and contusions from handling cable and equipment and from using power and hand tools. Education Additional Information Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
