This position is being filled under the Expansion of "Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense" dated December 22, 2023. This position is part of the Defense Media Activity. The incumbent applies extensive technical knowledge on a variety of disciplines including Information Technology management, Web Site management, Information, and data management (IM/DM), Enterprise Architecture, and installation IT support and services.

Duties

This position is being filled under Title 5, United States Code, Section 9905, "Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense". As a Information Technology Specialist (Network) at the GS-2210-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Ensures equipment and systems associated with signal distribution, transmitters, and satellite terminals are fully integrated and provide 24/7 broadcast and production operations. Innovate and improve technical support through innovative processes, and active collaboration while continuing to deliver value to clients and stakeholders. Ensures development and deployment of modern information and broadcast technologies to optimize capabilities. Coordinates with Host Nation telecommunications regulatory agencies to obtain approval and clearance for new frequencies and issues involving interference by or with AFN satellite, radio, and/or television distribution systems. Uses knowledge of systems and engineering to address system design flaws. Provides systems solutions engineering, architectural support, engineering consulting, pilot implementations, deployment support, and metrics of IT Enterprise technologies. Contacts key representatives of civilian agencies, commercial common carriers, vendors, and major defense communications/telecommunications contractors.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is Telework Eligible
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test screening, and periodic testing thereafter.
• The security designation of this position is Non-Critical Sensitive. Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Occasional TDY is required to attend meetings and conduct staff assistance visits.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Managing network installation, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of equipment/systems to support organizational operation. Applying technical knowledge on a variety of disciplines including Information Technology management, Web Site management, Information, and data management (IM/DM), Enterprise Architecture, and installation IT support and services. Producing reoccurring reports, updates, briefings, and executive summaries outlining key activities in support agency projects, programs, plans, initiatives, and broadcast radio and television related incidents. OR 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 2210, series as listed below: You must have Information Technology (IT)-related experience which demonstrates proficiency in each of the following four competencies listed below: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. 3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. NOTE: All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

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

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: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Defense Media Activity 6700 Taylor Ave Ft. Meade, MD 20755 US
• Name: DMA Servicing Team
• Phone: 6146927825
• Email: [email protected]