You will serve as a TELECOMMUNICATION SPECIALIST in the EXECUTIVE SUPPORT STAFFE, SECURITY OFFICE, or TECHNICAL DIVISION of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

You will provide telecommunications program oversight involving using sound technical knowledge as it relates to specific elements of electronics and communications systems to a general set of requirements. You will evaluate the inter-relationships between existing electronics and communication equipment, circuits, automated switches, operating protocols and characteristics and equipment control systems. You will coordinate requests and requirements for specialized communication systems, radios, access control systems, and intrusion detection systems. You will make accommodations and recommendations to resolve conflicting system requirements and developing procedures to cover multiple communications objectives, between ships, submarines, security personnel and the installations staff. You will serve as the technical expert on committees and working groups to help identify and resolve applicable electronic and communications issues. You will be responsible for planning and implementing electronic and communications installation involving a variety of available equipment, services, security methods and operating techniques. You will control and coordinate segments of the electromagnetic frequency spectrum allocated to the Shipyard for long-term and short-term use. You will be evaluating power levels, adjacent frequency interference, Emitter Radio Frequency Radiating characteristics, antenna gain/evaluation and shared frequency considerations. You will maintain frequency management education program to inform the appropriate personnel of the availability of frequency management guidance and the need for coordinating communications. You will install, groom, and maintain back-up power to support operations in the event of loss of primary power. You will evaluate existing shipyard radio assets to assist shops/codes with requirements to maintain/repair broken equipment. You will work with other agencies to develop and implement telecommunications systems for mutual benefit.

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 position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• 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

To qualify for a TELECOMMUNICATION SPECIALIST, GS-0391-11, 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. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience and knowledge of specific elements of electronic and communications systems to a general set of requirements. Experience in evaluating the inter-relationships between existing electronic and communication equipment, circuits, automated switches, operating protocols and characteristics and equipment control systems, with the inter­-connectability and inter-operability of new equipment, switches, circuits and software that may differ in kind from those presently in use. Experience planning and implementing electronic and communications installation involving a variety of available equipment, services, security methods and operating techniques. Experience using automated switches, packet switching systems, control devices and transmission methods to link several communication devices to perform specific duties. To qualify for a TELECOMMUNICATION SPECIALIST, GS-0391-09, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience and knowledge of specific elements of electronic and communications systems to a general set of requirements. Experience in evaluating the inter-relationships between existing electronic and communication equipment, circuits, automated switches, operating protocols and characteristics and equipment control systems, with the inter­connectability and inter-operability of new equipment, switches, circuits and software that may differ in kind from those presently in use. Experience planning and implementing electronic and communications installation involving a variety of available equipment, services, security methods and operating techniques. Experience using automated switches, packet switching systems, control devices and transmission methods to link several communication devices to perform specific duties. 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

GS-11:
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

GS-09:
In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:
Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR
2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR
LL.B. or J.D., if related

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

Contacts

• Address NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD NNSY Portsmouth, VA 23709 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]