About the Position: The U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) empowers Soldiers through sustained Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) readiness anytime and anywhere. CECOM delivers integrated C5ISR weapon systems, business systems, and medical sustainment to enable full spectrum combat operations at the point of need.

Duties

Provide training on supported systems using self-developed training materials, or materials obtained from the system developer. Participate in extensive weapon system integration theory, planning and testing as evidenced by a continual focus on expanding the applications and capabilities of assigned systems. Serve as the IEW STR Equipment Specialist (LAR) with responsibility to develop and implement the Technical Assistance plan for the IEW family of systems throughout their lifecycle.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Required to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET SCI security clearance, and may be required to pass a Counter Intelligence (CI) polygraph exam (Annex P).
• Position is Emergency Essential (EE) in support of the US Forces during periods of increasing tension, mobilization, and war. (Chapter 75, Title 5 USC; FPM Chapter 753) Required to sign a DoD Form 2365.
• The employee may be required to deploy to, and remain in, hostile zones during crisis situations or mobilization, which may require flying in military aircraft.
• The employee will be required to live under field conditions; in tents consuming field rations such as Meals Ready to Eat (MRE).
• Single parents or families, where both parents are EE, are required to prepare and present their supervisor an approved family care plan.
• The employee may be required to travel 45% of the time.
• The employee may be on-call, work irregular hours, accompany the assigned unit during technical and training field exercises, and deploy to contingency areas to support the command's weapon systems.
• The employee is required to sign a mobility agreement, AMC Form 2884, IAW AMC-R 700-19.
• Position is Emergency Essential (EE)
• Employees must pass drug screening prior to appointment and subsequent periodic screening.
• Valid U.S. State driver’s license is required to obtain a military and/or international driver’s license for exercises, deployments, or assigned to a foreign duty station.
• The employee must meet current physical and functional requirements IAW AMC-R 700-19 and the current MOD to USCENTCOM Individual Protection and Individual -Unit Deployment Policy before employment and annually.
• The employee is responsible for ensuring no medical, dental, vision, or other health-related restrictions could prevent a deployment.
• The employee will maintain all required immunizations. If required, the employee will receive a series of vaccine immunizations to include Anthrax and annual boosters. Failure to receive vaccines may result in removal from the position.
• The employee cannot be a Reserve Component or National Guard member subject to recall to active duty. The employee must report military recall status to management to effect removal from the Ready Reserve or exemption from retiree call-up.
• Overseas assignment will be in IAW established tours as defined in DoD Civilian Personnel Joint Travel Regulations unless mission dictates otherwise.
• The employee must maintain a valid "No Fee" (Official) and a Tourist Passport at all times at the agency’s expense.
• The employee must maintain a Government Travel Credit Card (GTCC) IAW applicable rules and regulations. Failure to obtain or maintain the GTCC will result in disqualification and/or termination from the position.
• The employee will maintain a government provided telephonic means of communication which LAP E-E/MM personnel are required to answer during duty and non-duty periods and respond to requests for information and assistance.

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 Current Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority 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 EligibleVeterans 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. Specialize experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-12 level in the Federal which includes: 1) Assist in the development and implementation the Technical Assistance plan for the IEW family of systems throughout their lifecycle and 2) Install and integrate new server hardware and applications, loading and use of a variety of software applications; and 3) Prepare reports on causes of system malfunctions. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Equipment Repair/ModificationNetwork Systems and TechnologyTechnical Competence 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-12/NH-3).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GN-W4GV53 HQ COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRONICS CMD DO NOT MAIL Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk