Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located at any BLM State, District, or Field office in Arizona. One vacancy in one of the following locations: Kingman, AZ Lake Havasu City, AZ Phoenix, AZ Safford, AZ ST George, UT Tucson, AZ Yuma, AZ We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Directs, coordinates, and oversees all aspects of statewide system development and installation, maintenance, and configuration being carried out by Mission IT and Field Communications personnel and contractors. Consults with and provides guidance to management, Mission IT and Field communications staff on matters such as training, career development, and skills mix to ensure efficient operational capability. Advises the districts and field offices, through instruction memorandums and other means on rules, regulations, and Bureau and Department instructions pertaining to Mission IT and Field Communication issues. Proposes and conducts workshops or meetings as necessary to meet program objectives. Interviews candidates for positions, recommends appointment, promotion, or assignment for positions, hears or resolves complaints from employees, and effects minor disciplinary measures. Serves as a project manager and contracting officer's representative for high-value field communications and mission critical IT systems. Provides advice and senior technical expertise to management, resource, and technical staff for planning, design, development, utilization, and modification of mission critical IT and field communications equipment, facilities, and SOPs. Oversees the design, install, and maintenance of complex systems including land mobile radio systems, mission critical push-to-talk systems, dispatch console systems, computer aided dispatch systems, and criminal justice information systems.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: If you are selected for this position, you will be required to serve a one year supervisory/managerial probationary period if one has not previously been completed.
• This position requires being on-call and regularly working after hours in response to mission critical system outages.
• May require a one-year probationary period.
• This is a Drug Testing Designated Position. You will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use and pass prior to appointment. This position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

Qualifications

Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified: This position requires being on-call and regularly working after-hours (nights, weekends, and holidays) including unscheduled hours, to support mission critical functions and respond to outages. This position requires traveling to remote locations using four-wheel drive vehicles, UTVs, and/or aircraft. This position requires lifting and hauling supplies and/or equipment up to 70 pounds. Basic Requirements: You must have Information Technology (IT) related experience that demonstrates proficiency in each of the following competencies. 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, considering 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. -AND- SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: For GS-12: You must have one (1) full year of specialized experience that is at least equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-11 grade level. Specialized experience for this position must include all of the following:(1) Experience in IT and telecommunication systems integration methods; (2) Systems development, modification, testing, installation, operations, and maintenance; (3) Electronic principles and scientific theory with formulas; (4) Communication and ability to modify existing systems and review, analyze, and resolve difficult and complex technical problems. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. Physical Demands: The position requires that the incumbent work long hours and under conditions of intense concentration. Stress may be experienced on a regular basis in attempting to respond to conflicting objectives and working against tight deadlines with limited resources. Lifting and moving of IT or Field Communication equipment and supplies to set up may be required up to 70 pounds. Although the work is sedentary and performed in an office environment, the incumbent may occasionally be required to visit remote locations to support Wildland Fire or Law Enforcement details or operations. Therefore, the incumbent must also be physically able to work in remote conditions that could involve excessive cold or hot temperatures in a variety of climates. Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in an office environment with occasional travel to various meetings at offices or other communication/dispatch centers. Incumbent may occasionally work in remote locations (supporting details or operations), other offices and states to provide technical assistance as required. The incumbent may also be required to use protective safety equipment and travel by government furnished four-wheel drive vehicles, ATVs, or aircraft to visit these sites.

Education

There is no educational substitution for this position at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address BLM Arizona State Office BLM Arizona State Office, AZ-953 One North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004 US
• Name: Chan Saechao
• Email: csaechao@blm.gov