You will serve as a TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST in the CODE 109 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND CYBER SECURITY OFFICE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS DIVISION of PSNS and IMF.

Duties

You will support the PSNS and IMF Telecommunications Officer and liaison between PSNS and IMF telecommunications providers or equipment contractors to ensure the telecommunications systems (voice and video) maintain efficiency and effectiveness. You will document, plan, modify, test, install, implement, and support new or existing Telecommunication and teleconferencing systems/hardware (voice and video) and Private Branch Exchange (PBX) systems. You will review and analyze telecommunications technology practices and processes for the purpose of improving efficiency and effectiveness of telecommunications. You will participate in the initial planning of new telecommunication facilities and special projects such as renovation of telecommunication/ teleconferencing existing spaces. You will ensure all activities justify requests for new or additional telecommunications services. You will maintain documentation of trouble reports associated with leased or government telecommunications facilities and services. You will provide budgeting, funding information and guidance for communications services and facilities for all customers and major claimants' telecommunication needs within their authority, in accordance with appropriate instructions. You will monitor the performance and service levels provided by contactors. You will ensure all telephone bills are processed in a timely manner to prevent delayed payment charges and verify all bills before certification.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code (411), proficiency level (Intermediate) the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You may be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrate knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

or

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

or

LL.M., if related

or

A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address PSNS and IMF 1400 Farragut Ave Bremerton, WA 98314 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]