Telecommunications Specialist
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Job Location:
Fort Meade, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 121785 - 158322
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command.
It is in the Professional Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA DKAVAC-IE122.
- Performs project management duties which includes responsibility for ensuring project goals are accomplished. This duty may include providing advice and direction to other civilians military and contractor personnel.
- Serves as a technical authority for respective network management service provisioning basic transmission satellite transmission communications applications and transport systems.
- Serves as a technical authority for respective optical mesh networking and Internet protocol routing security criteria methodologies techniques processes and mechanisms.
- Meets with customers and technical personnel to define user requirements and determine the most efficient means for accomplishing objectives and resolving technical issues.
- Plans potential resource and financial implications of projects and DISN sustainment actions.
- Formulate strategies for securing resources and financing necessary to support sustainment upgrade and migration initiative.
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
- This national security position which may require access to classified information requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
- In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements overall in 12 months.
- Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.
- This position requires the incumbent to travel away from their normal duty station to other locations within the continental United States (CONUS) up to 25 percent of the time.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements described below.
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. Education can also include 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
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.
AND
Qualifying Experience:
To qualify at the GG-13 your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience including volunteer work and Military service that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service.
For this position qualifying experience is defined as: Performing project management duties serving as a technical authority for network management including basic and satellite transmission communications applications transport systems and optical mesh networking resolving technical issues and developing policies.
Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
Education
There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experienceat the GG-13 grade level.
Additional information
- This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system.
- If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee you will be placed on an Excepted appointment.
- This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to an appointment in the competitive service.
- A three year trial period may be required if you have not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.
- Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination
- This is a covered position and the person selected for this position must complete an OGE Form 450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment pursuant to 5 CFR 2634.903(b) (DoD 5500.7).
- The incumbent must obtain Acquisition certification in the Contracting Functional Area at the Contracting Professional Functional Tier within 60 months of entry into this position in accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.66 Defense Acquisition Workforce Education Training Experience and Career Development Program. The incumbent must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every two years in accordance with the 4th Estate Director for Acquisition Career Management (DACM) Common Continuous Learning Cycle (unless prorated) from the time they are appointed to an Acquisition Workforce position both while working toward and after obtaining the required certification
- We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
- The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) for which some appointees are eligible click here.
- Recruitment relocation or retention incentives MAY be authorized.
- This position is covered under DoD Manual 8140 which will be subject to future Cyber Workforce requirements as defined by the Manual.
- PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
- Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service Veterans Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25 Volume 3005 CES Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans preference as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C. you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
- For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System click here.
- For more information on veterans preference click here.
- For more information regarding qualifications requirements click here.
- All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line you may contact for assistance.
- If selected the authorized rate of pay may exceed the stated maximum salary rate range under certain circumstances.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
