This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Operational Support (SC), Office of Investigative Technology (ST). This position(s) primary purpose is to oversee the management and supervision of employees and contractors assigned to the Infrastructure Support Unit (STAI), and telecommunications projects and programs within the Office of Investigative Technology.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. As a TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGERyour typical work assignments may include: Directing and managing the work of telecommunications specialist and similarly aligned contract personnel responsible for managing digital, radio, satellite, and network communications for all agency technologies. Exercising supervisory and/or managerial authorities and provides occupational specific technical and administrative direction to subordinate employees performing the work and functions of the organization. Ensuring that the work of the section/unit employees complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets agency or customer needs. Reviewing, validating, and applying security compliance to agency networked equipment and managing projects that organize equipment, applications, or program in a manner that meets established federal requirements for cyber security. Performing data migration from legacy infrastructure to cloud and virtual environments, reviewing and testing end-user usability, and reliability to support operations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• DEA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• CERTIFICATION: Employee required to become certified Contracting Officer Representative (Level II) within six months of assignment and become certified Basic Tech skills within 12 months of assignment.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the BASIC Requirement AND Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. Basic Requirement: A Major study during Undergraduate and Graduate Education: 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 (Telecommunications Specialist (Surveillance)) OR; Other Education: Communications/electronics or automatic data processing training in technical institutes or business schools above the high school level or in Armed Forces schools that included advanced instruction in addition to basic courses, may be substituted for general experience on a month-for-month basis. OR 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. Specialized Experience: Specialized 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 may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One (1) year equivalent to the GS-13 level performing the following duties: 1) Coordinating projects and plans that require installing, reconfiguring, and troubleshooting telecommunications infrastructure and devices. 2) Advising and providing counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. 3) Testing devices and responding to technical issues; cellular, digital, radio, satellite, and analog communications. Competencies: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competencies in the following areas: Administration and ManagementPlanning and EvaluatingTechnical CompetenceTelecommunications Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement (as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F).

Education

This position requires specific coursework and/or a degree to meet the basic education requirement. You must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Your transcript(s) must clearly demonstrate the course(s) listed in the qualification requirement section. If the transcript(s) does not clearly demonstrate this you must submit a copy of the course description and/or other documentation demonstrating that the courses are equivalent.

If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Drug Enforcement Administration Do Not Send Postal Mail Springfield, VA 21310 US
• Name: John Shambaugh
• Email: [email protected]