Telecommunications Specialist I

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Requisition #: 730

Job Title: Telecommunications Specialist I

Location: 2001 Brainard Rd. Fort Huachuca, Arizona 85613

Clearance Level: Active DoD - Secret

Required Certification(s):

· Requires at least one Certification in area of specialization or be able to obtain specified certification within 6 months of contract start

SUMMARY

Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) Test Evaluation and Certification II Services (TEC II) contract provides technical solutions for the DOD in support of Test and Evaluation (T&E) services and T&E enabling services. JITC’s service requirements are categorized in the following areas: T&E Performance Requirements, T&E Capability Management Requirements, T&E Capability Requirements, and Overarching Contract and Task Order (TO) Requirements. TEC Services are provided to DoD Combatant Commanders/Services/Agencies, federal and state agencies, coalition partners, and commercial entities to aid in the design, development, acquisition, integration, deployment, operational use, and sustainment of new and enhanced IT/NSS capabilities.

FHU Lab Support team is responsible for installing, testing, and maintaining, all fiber optic/copper data, and voice communications infrastructure components. The JITC Fort Huachuca compound currently encompasses labs and personnel space located in 15 facilities including one under construction.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Not limited to but includes: utilizing gopher poles, fish rods and pull strings to install/extend CAT 6, and fiber optic cable from one location, to an endpoint within the same building. Cable may be extended overhead, or beneath the floor. May also include termination of CAT 6 and fiber optic cables using connectors and methods in accordance with current industry standards, and the installation of patch panel interfaces and connection of cables to these interfaces via punch-down. Includes testing of all data and voice communication connections. Cable management skill and experience is a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Certifications

· Requires at least one Certification in area of specialization or be able to obtain specified certification within 6 months of contract start

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

· Requires and Associate's degree or a minimum of 60 semester hours of formal education working towards an Associate's or Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years' experience; or at least 4 years of experience is required. Additional certifications (other than those required for the position) in the area of specialization may be substituted for experience or education but varies by certification. The degree must be in a relevant technical curriculum and experience must be related to the job duties.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

· Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the related IT field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. performs a variety of tasks. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a project leader, supervisor, or manager.

Preferred Skills

· Utilizing gopher poles, fish rods and pull strings to install/extend CAT 6, and fiber optic cable from one location, to an endpoint within the same building. May also include termination of CAT 6 and fiber optic cables using connectors and methods in accordance with current industry standards, and the installation of patch panel interfaces and connection of cables to these interfaces via punch-down. Includes testing of all data and voice communication connections. Cable management skill and experience is a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

· Work is generally physical in nature, and requires standing, climbing, kneeling and walking most of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate. There are some hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by moved panels, hanging wires, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within a completed new building construction.

Strength Demands

· Medium – 50 lbs. Maximum lifting with frequent lift/carry up to 25 lbs.

Physical Requirements

· Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse).

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

Happy - Be Infectious.

Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

Helpful - Be Supportive.

Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.

Honest - Be Trustworthy.

Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.

Humble - Be Grounded.

Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.

Hungry - Be Eager.

Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.

Hustle - Be Driven.

Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)