TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Defense Information Systems Agency
Posted: January 28, 2026 (0 days ago)
This job was posted recently. Fresh listings typically have less competition.
Army National Guard Units
Department of the Army
Location
Salary
$34.17 - $39.88
per hour
Type
Full Time
More Communications & Media jobs →Closes
This job involves installing and maintaining telephone systems, office automation equipment, and network cables for the Indiana National Guard in Indianapolis.
The role requires hands-on work with wiring, testing tools, and coordinating with teams to set up communication devices like modems and printers.
It's a good fit for someone with military experience in telecom, basic electronics knowledge, and a detail-oriented approach to technical installations.
THIS IS AN INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is part of the IN JFHQ IN J6, Indiana National Guard under Position Description Number D1588000.
If you would like the complete list of duties, please contact the POC of this announcement.
MILITARY GRADES: E1 through E8, W01-CW2 COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: **25, 255** GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates a basic knowledge of telephone equipment.
Must have a knowledge of the principles of electricity and electronics, and be able to use test equipment, wiring diagrams, schematics and other specifications.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience running wire, installing molding, insulators, connectors and terminal boxes, and other protective and support items.
Experience in the use of complex test equipment such as hand test sets, volt-ohmmeters, tone testers, etc.
Experience in reading and understanding layout sheets, wiring diagrams, schematics, building plans, etc.
**FWS POSITIONS ONLY**: Specialized Experience Requirements for NGB Federal Wage System Positions for claiming civilian job experience: Creditable experience must have been performed at least 30 consecutive days and be properly documented.
Experience in the same line of work can only be credited on the basis of a regular 40-hour workweek. Hours per week MUST be documented on resume to receive any credit.
PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY AS THE FOLLOWING HAS CHANGED Indiana National Guard (INNG) Federal Technicians will wait 36 months after being selected for a new position before applying for another position within the INNG.
If you meet the requirements listed below, you will need to submit a signed Exception to Policy (ETP) memorandum with your application to be considered for the position.
If you have questions about applicability, send an email explaining your situation to the HRO Staffing inbox listed below.
If you are a Tenure 0 Temporary employee (your position has a not-to-exceed date), you do not need an ETP memo.
If you became a new employee through a USAJobs announcement within the last 36 months, you will need an ETP memo.
If you received a promotion, reassignment, or grade reduction through a USAJobs announcement within the last 36 months, you will need an ETP memo.
If you require an ETP memorandum, you can download the template here: https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/NGIN-J1HR/SitePages/Technician-Staffing.aspx The memorandum will be written by you, the employee, and signed by your supervisory chain up to the Director level.
Directors and Supervisors will submit the signed memorandum for final review to the HRO Staffing inbox: ng.in.inarng.mbx.hro-staffing-section@army.mil The Human Resources Officer (HRO) is the final approval for all ETP waivers.
If approved, the memorandum will be returned to you and then submitted with your application. Major Duties:
Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes