Telecommunications Mechanic - Senior

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Mechanic to support Virginia National Guard facilities and related sites. The role focuses on maintaining voice, data, video, satellite, and fiber optic systems statewide.

Responsibilities include ensuring switching systems effectiveness, maintaining VOIP networks, and performing installations and repairs as needed. A valid driver’s license is required and 24/7 readiness is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting skills across telecom systems (voice, data, video).
• Ability to install, repair and test telecommunication equipment and fiber optics components.
• Familiarity with copper/fiber transmission principles and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 telecommunications support and maintenance statewide.
• Ensure functionality of VOIP, analog and digital telephone networks.
• Locate and repair trouble within the telecommunications system and perform installations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Installation

Fiber optics

VoIP networking

Office software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cable splicing tools

Job description

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

Agency Website: DMA

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency

The Virginia Department of Military Affairs State Team provides professional and responsive state support functions to the Adjutant General of Virginia, the Virginia National Guard, the Virginia Air Guard, and the Virginia Defense Force in order to ensure their ability to support and defend the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Purpose of Position

Provides support in implementing the operation and maintenance plan for MTC/Virginia National Guard facilities in assisting the Virginia Army National Guard in sustaining readiness and fulfilling our Federal and State missions. Provides Telecommunication Systems Repair, Maintenance and Installation Services and Underground Utilities Locate Functions for the MTC, Fort Pickett, SMR, and other VANG Statewide Readiness Facilities.

The Telecommunications Mechanic - Senior Will

• 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 résumé 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 website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

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).

Contact Information

Name: Loreley A. Leabhart

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.