Telecommunications Specialist-Direct Hire Authority

Conditions of employment

• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• 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 and Fact Sheet 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
• Ability to discern colors 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

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.

Ideal Candidate:
- Possess in-depth technical knowledge of telecommunications and cyber infrastructure including base area network (BAN) topologies inside/outside plant cable systems and Land Mobile Radio (LMR) antenna systems.
- Prior experience in a Cable/Antenna career field (such as AFSCs 361X0 2E6X1 2E6X2 or 3D171) is highly beneficial. This role is physically demanding requiring the ability to perform heavy lifting climbing and work in challenging conditions such as confined spaces at heights and in various weather environments.
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team demonstrating strong oral and written communication skills. A proactive approach to problem-solving a commitment to safety.

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 in base area network (BAN) topologies network transport media inside/outside plant cable systems antenna systems supporting base wide LMR.
2. Knowledge of a wide range of telecommunications and cyber infrastructure theories concepts principles practices procedures policies standards and operational requirements.
3. 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.
4. Knowledge of associated methods and techniques such as contracting procedures/legal requirements cost analyses and budgets.
5. 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.
6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to identify direct or coordinate actions required in providing needed service.
7. Ability to analyze/apply specialized communication methods and analytical techniques involving telecommunication systems (e.g. systems compatibility circuits switches distribution satellite linkages and networking).

This position is subject to Administrative Careers with America (ACWA) Testing. For more information about ACWA including covered series and grades go to: 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 will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.