Federal job category 2500 covers roles focused on the installation, maintenance, and repair of wire-based communications systems used across federal facilities. These positions include Telecommunications Mechanics, Cable Splicers, and Communications Equipment Installers, often classified under the Wage Grade (WG) pay system. Employees in this category work with a range of systems including telephone networks, intercoms, alarm systems, and LAN/WAN infrastructure. Their responsibilities involve laying and splicing cables, troubleshooting faults, installing hardware, and ensuring that voice and data transmissions operate reliably and securely.

These roles demand hands-on technical expertise in wiring diagrams, circuit schematics, and diagnostic equipment. Workers may be stationed at military bases, federal buildings, or remote installations, often performing both inside and outside plant (ISP/OSP) tasks. Precision and safety are critical, especially when working with fiber optics, copper cabling, or ground-to-air antenna systems. GS-2500 positions are essential to maintaining uninterrupted communication channels that support everything from national defense to emergency response operations