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Technician, Telecom (PSO) A - 517758

Job ID:517758Location:Knoxville, TNRegular/Temporary:

External - Posting Description

Technician, Telecom (PSO) A – 517758

Organization: Transmission

Department: Transmission Field Operations

Work Location: Knoxville Transmission Service Center

Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with federal travel regulations.

Posting Open: 10/01/2025

Posting Close: 10/10/2025 at 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

Job Summary

Performs the less difficult tasks of telecommunication engineering support work to design,maintain, and operate telecommunication systems and facilities for the protection, control, operation, and maintenance of the TVA power system. Systems and facilities may include microwave, land and satellite data, paging and mobile radio, fiber optics, SCADA, EMS, telephony, power line carrier, local area networks, wide area networks, and digital transmission systems. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of progressively more challenging duties in design development, layout and wiring, installation, operations, maintenance, rehabilitation and testing of communication and electrical equipment and systems. May assist in the duties of analyzing system needs, validating user requirements, selecting most appropriate system/equipment, and system configuration and integration. Carries out duties in a manner that assures that engineering design and maintenance costs and schedule performance goals are met. Applies system-wide best practice replication and standards.

May assist with engineering studies or parts of engineering studies, technician design work on projects and the resolution of initial installation testing and operation and maintenance problems for equipment and systems.

When assigned to a Nuclear Plant, must be able to obtain and maintain an unescorted plant access certification. Must be able to obtain and maintain S-3 and S-4 medical ratings with no shift work or overtime restrictions. Must be willing and medically qualified to work rotating shifts and the maximum overtime permitted by TVA procedures during peak demand periods.

Supervision Received

At the entry level, the incumbent will receive close supervision with precedents provided for other than standard tasks. The incumbent will be expected to progress to enable independent performance on routine assignments. Supervision may be provided by a supervising technician, engineer or a first-line manager.

Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific)

Mathematics; Principles of engineering; Telecommunications; Physics;Basics of Information technology; Basics of Electrical; Computer-aided drafting; Technology; Engineering; Personal Computer Use

Minimum Qualifications(Consistent with Classification Standard)

Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements

A two year technical degree in Telecommunications Technology or related field, or equivalent related education, training and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug-Free Workplace

All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found atwww.samhsa.gov/workplace. TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

How to Claim Vet Preference

If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.

How to Submit Documentation:

+ Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process.

+ Email documents to[email protected]

More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found athttps://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected] .