Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Eielson AFB, Alaska
Salary Range: $86026 - $100385 Per Year
Job Summary: Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to install, modify, splice, troubleshoot, and repair aerial, underground and buried copper (to include Local Area Network cabling), coaxial, and fiber optic telecommunications cable system, and perform preventive maintenance on the system. Will also assist in antenna maintenance and installation operations.
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Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-2500 Wire Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a WIRE COMMUNICATIONS CABLE SPLICER without more than normal supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of telecommunications cable principles and trade practices in the installation, maintenance, splicing, modifying, troubleshooting, testing, and repairing copper core, coax, fiber optic, and LAN cables. Knowledge of electrical and light-wave communications on buried and underground copper core, coax and fiberoptics communications, and LAN systems; knowledge of electrical and light-wave communications of copper core, coax and fiber optic splicing, splicing, splicing diagrams, techniques, and sealing of cables. 2. Knowledge of LAN systems, characteristics and transmission, and the installation, termination, troubleshooting, and repair of LAN cable and associated hardware. Knowledge of the operation of locating buried cable faults, identifying causes of deterioration in cable transmission and tracing buried cable. 3. Ability to use, update, and process engineering and installation drawings (either computer or paper based). Ability to process AF Forms 103, Digging Permits. Ability to use standard hand-tools and a variety of electronic test equipment. 4. Ability to accomplish the installation, relocation, removal, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and modification of non-hardened communication electronics equipment cable antenna systems to provide highly reliable voice and data communications to all authorized agencies located on or supported by the 354th Wing. Knowledge of safety regulations, procedures and precautions related to confined spaces safety procedures, oxygen deficiency and enrichment, toxic and explosive gases. Rescue procedures for subterranean environments, and electrical shock and burn treatment. 5. Practical knowledge of electronic theory and antenna characteristics to assist in the installation, removal, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of ground-to-air and ground-to-ground communications systems including UHF, VHF, and microwave antenna and communications equipment/systems. Practical knowledge of electrical fundamentals/theory to troubleshoot electrical problems in antennas. 6. Knowledge of basic rigging techniques and knot tying (i.e., bowlines, square knots, clove hitch, figure eight). PHYSICAL EFFORT: The work requires walking long distances, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 50 lbs (tools, cable, and test equipment) without assistance and 200 lbs (manhole covers) with assistance, working in cramped spaces, and digging dirt. May be required to climb from 30 to 250 feet for antenna maintenance. Employee must be free of fear of confined spaces and heights (claustrophobia) and heights (acrophobia). WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in confined spaces below ground, in trenches, in subterranean structures, and under floors. Works inside and outdoors in all types of weather to include harsh Arctic winters at -50 degrees Fahrenheit and below. Subject to body, hand and eye injuries from tools and materials used. May work in areas where noise from back-hoes, generators, and trenchers; hazardous fumes from paint and solvents; explosive/toxic gases and lack of oxygen hazards from underground work areas; and electric shock and burns from high and low voltages in communications electronics circuits exist. Work requires the employee to follow prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as earplugs, face shields, respirators, gloves, hard hats, glasses and safety shoes. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/24/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12913717 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Application Deadline: 2026-03-24