AMVETS Jobs

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will serve as an Antenna Mechanic in the Telecommunications Department at NCTAMSLANT Det Cutler, ME. You will perform the duties of a Journeyman High Voltage Electrician. You will climb and perform Electrician and Antenna Mechanic duties at heights ranging from 100 to 1000 feet. You will repair and maintain VLF antenna network, consisting of 26-800 to 980 feet steel towers, 36-200 feet counterweight towers, 42 hoist houses, antenna grounding system, etc. You will perform continuous visual inspection looking for cables out of place structural damage and electrical arcing. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION: *Repairing antenna panels, ground system components, performs maintenance repairs on VLF Feed through bushings, electronic components of helix coils, coax transmission lines, switch gear and variometers; *Maintaining high frequency antennas up to 120 feet in height and perform gut-tensioning functioning using instruments such as sine measuring devices, hydraulic guy jacks and dynamometers; *Installing, repairing, maintaining electric wires, poles, support, transformers, electrical distribution systems, control systems, transmissions lines, and lighting circuits associated with VLF and HF antenna systems to include but not limited to tower lightings, fix drum hoist operation, motor, analog and digital instrumentation and building lighting and power distribution both in and out doors; *Developing installation plans, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements 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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.