This position is located in Blue Ridge Parkway, in the Maintenance & Engineering Division. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 04/11/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

Major Duties The incumbent is the Telecommunications Specialist for the Blue Ridge Parkway, a Unit of the National Park Service. The incumbent has full technical and broad management responsibility for maintenance, modification, and, as required, installation, relocation and activation of the Park's independent digital narrowband radio communication system, including a microwave backbone system carried across multiple sites/towers located in Virginia and North Carolina. The incumbent plans, self-performs, or directs all technical work, including investigating, analyzing, testing, diagnosing and correcting all system problems and malfunctions, as well as defective or inoperative radio and telecommunication equipment, to restore or insure continuous system operations. Provides direct support to the Park central dispatch operation and field staff, as well as maintaining mobile and portable radio units. Location The Blue Ridge Parkway extends 469 miles along the crest of the southern Appalachian Mountains through North Carolina and Virginia between two eastern national parks - Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains. For more park information, log on to: http://www.nps.gov/blri. Asheville, North Carolina - The duty station is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway at the Oteen Maintenance Area (mile post 382 on the Blue Ridge Parkway), which is located in Asheville, North Carolina. All goods and services are available in Asheville and the surrounding communities.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-04/11/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrated knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology. knowledge of electrical wiring and distribution theory to meet the National Electrical Code; experience with spectrum analyzers, frequency measuring instruments, signal generators, oscilloscopes, audio analyzers, and volt/ohm/ammeters; demonstrated knowledge of OSHA safety requirements related to repair of telecommunication equipment specifically related to tower climbing and emergency rescue procedures; thorough knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures in the telecommunication field to insure compliance. Must possess a professional level knowledge of telecommunications from both a program management and technical viewpoint in order to analyze traffic loads and flow, and equipment design, specifications, and capabilities. You must include hours per week worked. Volunteer Experience: 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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address Blue Ridge Parkway 199 Hemphill Knob Road Asheville, NC 28803 US
• Name: Jennifer Lopez
• Phone: (000) 000-0000
• Email: [email protected]