Job opening: TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Salary: $39 576 - 94 317 per year
Published at: Oct 24 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is responsible for performing professional cyber networking Infrastructure planning, maintenance and installation support for the 96th Test Wing and Team Eglin units.
Duties
Plans and Develops Telecommunication Systems
Serves as a technical advisor, providing subject matter expert technical assistance/guidance
Implements Telecommunications/Cyber Infrastructure Programs and Special Projects
Develops Statements of Work for Telecommunications/Cyber Infrastructure Projects
Prepares Budget, Technical Reports, and Briefings
Provides Customer Assistance and/or Training for Assigned Telecommunications Systems
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
- This position may require travel from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
- This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection
- 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
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- Employee may be required to work overtime.
- Work will require physical activity and on-site visits to repair sites around the base and ability to discern colors, work in confined spaces and work aloft
- Color Vision required
- Ability to work in confined spaces and work aloft
- Often walking, standing, bending, kneeling or carrying of items weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted on rare occasions
- Position may be obligated, if selected for obligated position, selectee will be required to sign a "Obligated Position Statement of Understanding."
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the GRENERAL experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Telecommunications Series 0391, Individual Occupational Requirements and Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions.
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
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
GENERALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year or will have one year within 120 days of the closing of this announcement, general experience which must have been equivalent to the next lower pay band (NH-01) grade level (GS-04) or equivalent and at a level close to the work of this position that has given me the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically, we would find this experience in work within this field that is closely related. This experience will provide a basic knowledge of telecommunications functions, problems, and/or solutions and also 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.
OR
Combination of experience and education that provides me with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of a Telecommunication Specialist.
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:
1. Knowledge of a wide range of telecommunications and cyber infrastructure theories, concepts, principles, practices, procedures, policies, standards, and operational requirements.
2. Knowledge of operational and performance characteristics of telecommunications equipment, systems, services, and transmission media to develop procedures/policies/practices for local use; inspect, repair, maintain, and evaluate devices, proposals, and approaches.
3. Knowledge of associated methods and techniques such as contracting procedures/legal requirements, cost analyses, and budgets.
4. Knowledge of basic electronics theory and operating principles to include network architecture and topologies, the application of existing and planned technology to communications requirements, and equipment interoperability and compatibility.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to identify, direct, or coordinate actions required in providing needed service.
6. Ability to analyze/apply specialized communication methods and analytical techniques involving telecommunication systems (e.g., systems compatibility, circuits, switches, distribution, satellite linkages, and networking).
7. Knowledge in base area network (BAN) topologies, network transport media, inside/outside plant cable systems, antenna systems supporting base wide LMR.
This position is subject to Administrative Careers with America (ACWA) Testing. For more information about ACWA including covered series and grades go to: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/assessment-policy-faq/administrative-careers-with-america-acwa/
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
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you
MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click
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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 Test Center
6437 6th Street
Bldg 430, Rm 119
Hill AFB, UT 84056
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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