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Posted: January 28, 2026 (0 days ago)

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS MECHANIC

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

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$34.17 - $39.88

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Job Description

Summary

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.

Key Requirements

  • Military grades E1 through E8 or W01-CW2, with compatible assignments 25 or 255
  • General experience or training in telephone equipment and principles of electricity/electronics
  • Ability to use test equipment, wiring diagrams, schematics, and specifications
  • Specialized experience running wire, installing connectors, terminal boxes, and protective items
  • Experience with complex test tools like volt-ohmmeters, tone testers, and hand test sets
  • Ability to read and interpret layout sheets, building plans, and work orders
  • At least 30 consecutive days of creditable experience in a 40-hour workweek, properly documented on resume

Full Job Description

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:

  • Installs complicated equipment such as key and single line telephone systems.
  • Installs and tests office automation systems and remote terminal equipment to include telephone lines, interior network cables, communications boards, controllers, printers, disk drives, modems and other peripheral devices.
  • Interprets work orders to determine tools, equipment, and materials required; and coordinates actions with users, test board and/or repairman, and other installers.
  • May oversee vendor Equipment Supply/Repair Technician and Line Installation/Repair Technician in accomplishing their assigned responsibilities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/28/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/29/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: IN-12868073-AR-26-009