Explore a new career with the BLM, where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Susanville, CA. Information about the area can be found at Susanville CA. We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Learn more about this authority at:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/#url=Fact-Sheet

Duties

May climb communication towers to provide installation and maintenance of antenna and coax/heliax/waveguide runs to radio system equipment. Develops detailed plans based on long-term plans and objectives, and user requirements, for telecommunications and weather collection systems, equipment, and services. Analyzes electronic systems for the State and District Offices to determine the most effective and economical equipment and services to meet established standards. Responsible for radio frequency management within the assigned area inclusive of maintaining records and licensing of all existing frequencies. Coordinates all frequency use agreements between the Bureau and others within the assigned area. Resolve complex telecommunications and data collection issues, such as linking incompatible equipment and systems, telephone equipment, and linking different kinds of voice and/or data requirements through automated processors and modems. Monitors and makes configuration changes to statewide voice and data communications systems. Develops procedures for diagnostic testing, error recovery, traffic re-routing, problem isolation and identification, and gathering and analyzing data. Install, repair, and maintain a wide variety of complex electronics equipment including VHF, UHF radio equipment and telephone equipment including single line and PBX systems. Conducts diagnostic testing, error recovery, traffic re-routing, problem isolation and identification, and gathers and analyzes data. Maintains inventory and applicable records for each piece of assigned tele-communications equipment. Provide input for the annual work plan, State Telecommunications Plan for design, development, construction, implementation, and maintenance of all voice and data communications systems and networks. Prepares a variety of telecommunications reports. Prepare specifications and requirements for proposals and contracts, reviews bids for vendor availability, and monitors vendor performance to ensure equipment and service requirements are met. The GS-7 level is considered an advanced trainee. As a trainee the incumbent receives guidance and instruction from higher-level specialist, completes recurring assignments, refers deviations and problems to higher-level specialist.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position.
• You must pass a pre-employment physical. Medical evaluations are to be conducted as a pre-placement exam for all individuals with climbing duties, and every three years thereafter.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• May require a one year probationary period.
• This is a Bargaining Unit position.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain certification to climb towers as outlined in BLM Manual 1292 and BLM Handbook 1291-1.

Qualifications

This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) that must be met to be considered. Please read the Education section to ensure you meet this requirement. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. To qualify for the GS-9, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7. Examples of specialized experience may include: Experience in programming, repairing and/or installing Digital handheld radios, mobile radios, VHF repeaters, dispatch consoles; experience in grounding telecommunications systems; experience with repairing, installing, testing network and phone cabling; OR A master's degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or related LL. B or JD. OR A combination of specialized experience and education. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify. To qualify for the GS-11, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9. Examples of specialized experience may include: Evaluating, analyzing, troubleshooting, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures; experience in programming, repairing and installing Digital hand held radios, mobile radios, VHF /UHF repeaters, VHF /UHF base stations, dispatch consoles; experience in grounding telecommunications systems; experience with repairing, installing, testing network and phone cabling; OR A Ph. D or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or related LL. M. OR A combination of specialized experience and education. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: Work may be sedentary, although requires continuous field work for the maintenance/installation of communications equipment. Considerable and strenuous physical exertion is required to work in high elevations and in inclement weather conditions. Other demands such as climbing, walking, bending, pulling and lifting heavy equipment weighing over 50 pounds is required. May be required to climb towers. Work Environment: Tower climbing is performed under varies and unpredictable working conditions in many locations, sometimes in inclement weather and high altitudes, May be exposed to radio frequency hazardous, high voltages, noise, and slippery or uneven surfaces. Some work is completed in voice and data equipment rooms or computer rooms. Travel is required to field/remote communication sites in the desert, mountains, mud and snowy areas using 4x4 vehicles, all terrain vehicles, aircraft, or other means of travel. Incumbent is expected to comply with all safety policies.

Education

This position has an individual occupation requirement that must be met to be considered. Applicants must meet one of the below criteria.

1. Undergraduate and Graduate Education with a major study in electrical or electronic engineering, mathematics, physics, public utilities, statistics, computer science, telecommunications management, information systems management, business administration, industrial management, or other fields related to the position to be filled.
2. Experience in evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrated knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology.

If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.

Contacts

• Address BLM California State Office BLM California State Office, CA-945 2800 Cottage Way Suite W-1623 Sacramento, CA 95825 US
• Name: Jessica Baker
• Phone: 209-305-2069
• Email: [email protected]