About the Position: Serves as a Telecommunications Specialist in the G/J6, Operations Division of the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region (JTF­NCR)/United States Army Military District of Washington (USAMDW). Responsible as the technical expert for the continuity of operations and maintenance of the United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) Deployable Communications Capabilities System (DCCS) Communications interoperability between military and civil response forces.

Duties

Provide coordination, implementation, integration, and support affecting technical aspects of computer systems administration, network and information management within the USNORTHCOM Deployable Communications Capabilities System (DCCS). Enforce Information Assurance policies and procedures and determines system vulnerabilities and resolves security issues. Provide network management, systems administration, and technical services for operational accounts within the parts of the Deployable Communications Capabilities System DCCS Support Satellite services for access to the Deployable Communications Capabilities System (DCCS) associated Information Technology (IT) to include Network and Satellite services. Manage, order, install, and connect communications modems and other equipment throughout the headquarters, ensuring that all installations comply with appropriate Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Army (DA), and commercial standards. Utilize automated network management tools to monitor a multimillion-dollar communications network. Utilizes special diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and restore local area networks communications.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• You may be expected to travel up to 25% for this position.
• One-year trial/probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience in the Federal service which includes develop local guidance and procedures for mandatory standards; assist with enforcing Information Assurance policies; and develop operating procedures for implementation of the new systems. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Telecommunications Project/Program ManagementTelecommunications System Testing and EvaluationTelecommunications Systems Operations Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address HT-W0GVAA US ARMY MILITARY DIST OF WASHINGTON DO NOT MAIL Fort McNair, DC 20319 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk