Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as command level Nuclear Command and Control Communications (NC3) Specialist for critical communication networks. To plan, organize, and support projects that involve high-level policy and program impacts, and monitor the communication programs/systems of the command.

Duties

Serve as a technical expert in the field of Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) programs. Serve as a specialist for telecommunications and special projects. Lead and participate in discussions, meetings, committees, or special projects; and present briefings and prepare recommendations and reports. Represent at multiple levels to include Air Force and MAJCOM with a variety of command level, installation and functional area organizations. Prepare budgets, technical reports, staff studies, briefings and command positions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• PCS will not be paid
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Security Clearance.
• This position requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP)
• A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• May occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position.
• Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions, Individual Occupational Requirements for Telecommunications Series 0391. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/telecommunications-series-0391/ SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems, which includes: evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communication systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrated knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology; as well as experience working with Nuclear Command and Control (NC3) and telecommunications theories, concepts, principles, and practices, procedures, policies, standards, operational requirements; experience practicing basic electronics theory and operating principles, and the application of existing and planned technology for communications requirements, equipment interoperability and compatibility; and performing lifecycle planning, sustainment, resource management, cost analysis and budgets. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of a wide range of NC3 and telecommunications theories, concepts, principles, and practices, procedures, policies, standards, operational requirements; and of operational and performance characteristics of telecommunications equipment, systems, services and transmission media to evaluate devices, proposals and approaches. 2. Knowledge of basic electronics theory and operating principles, and the application of existing and planned technology for communications requirements, equipment interoperability and compatibility. 3. Knowledge of associated methods and techniques such as lifecycle planning, sustainment, resource management, cost analyses, and budgets. 4. Ability to research patterns to develop new methods, criteria, or proposed new NC3 and telecommunications policies and procedures. 5. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to identify, direct, or coordinate actions required in providing needed service. 6. Ability to analyze a variety of unusual telecommunications conditions, problems, questions, or conditions associated with formulating projects or studies to substantially alter major telecommunications systems and NC3 systems (e.g., systems compatibility, circuits, switches, distribution, satellite linkages, and networking). PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Barksdale AFB 345 Davis Avenue W Suite 223 Barksdale AFB, LA 71110 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]