Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to as manager/monitor for telecommunications systems, plans and programs of the command.

Duties

Plans and develops methods, procedures, policies, and techniques governing command-wide decisions on telecommunication systems Serves as a project officer responsible for the successful implementation of various telecommunication programs/projects without technical assistance. Prepares budget, technical reports, staff studies and briefings Reviews plans, specifications, maintenance requirements, and cost estimates of contracting firms to ensure modernization of communication and computer requirements comply with program goals and objectives Participates in discussions, meetings, committees or special projects and presents briefings and prepares recommendations and reports

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Male must be registered for the Selective Service, see www.sss.gov-
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
• Desired applicant may have the education found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/telecommunications-series-0391/
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
• The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft
• Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position
• This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206)

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience in applying, integrating, designing, developing, modifying and installing and/or performing maintenance of Telecommunication Systems associated equipment to include satellite systems, telephone systems, wireless and cellular -based systems. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of a wide range of telecommunications theories, concepts, principles, and practices, procedures, policies, standards, operational requirements; and of operational and performance characteristics of telecommunications to develop procedures/policies/practices for local use. Knowledge of performance characteristic telecommunications equipment, systems, services, and transmission media to evaluate new devices, proposals, and approaches Knowledge of associated methods and techniques such as contracting procedures/legal requirements, cost analyses, and budgets Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to identify, direct, or coordinate actions required in providing needed service Ability to analyze/apply specialized communication methods and analytical techniques involving telecommunication systems (e.g., systems compatibility, circuits, switches, distribution, satellite linkages, and networking) Ability to research patterns to develop new methods, criteria, or proposed new telecommunications policies and procedures PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address AF Installation and Mission Support Center 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]