This position is part of the Defense Media Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for directing information technology functions, developing RMF strategy, broadcast engineering functions, maintenance standardization programs, and frequency/circuits management.

Duties

As a Lead Telecommunications Specialist at the GS-0391-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Assist in the planning and program maintenance, repair, procurement, and systems integration of visual information, telecommunications, and broadcast information technology systems. Investigate and analyze a variety of unusual telecommunications problems, questions, or conditions. Design, integrate, and establish operating criteria for radio and TV studios, edit systems, and other major systems. Represent DMA at technical and engineering conferences and workshops with both DoD and private industry. Develop and maintain current plant and placement drawings, blueprints, and systems drawings utilizing CAD (Computer Aided Design).

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• The employee must be willing and able to travel using commercial or military air, rail and vehicle and remain on temporary duty for extended periods of time.
• The employee must be willing and able to work overtime/compensatory time, evenings, weekends, and federal holidays.
• The employee must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test screening and pass subsequent periodic random drug testing.
• The employee must possess a valid US driver's license and be able to obtain and maintain driver's license to operate a U.S. Government vehicle (GOV).
• The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• DCWF Category 1: 802 - IT Program Manager/Proficiency Level: Basic

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrated knowledge of current developments and trends in communications and concepts and technology; Assisting with the design, requisition, acceptance and project management of broadcast and audiovisual equipment projects and programs; Analyzing and repairing voice, data, and video communications systems, and provide recommendations for future programs in support of audio/visual, web, photography, print, and graphics operations. 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0391 series. Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- 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. 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 Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.


ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY FOR THE IOR? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.

Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.

When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit: Foreign Education

Contacts

• Address Defense Media Activity 6700 Taylor Ave Ft. Meade, MD 20755 US
• Name: DE Applicant Inquires
• Phone: 614-692-0420
• Email: [email protected]