Telecommunications Specialist
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Gulfport, MS - USA
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Job Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP.
This National Guard position is for a TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST Position Description Number PDDand is part of the Mississippi National Guard.
As a TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST GSyou will plan and design the Information Technology (IT) networks and telecommunications required to support the ACS Weapon System specializing in the interconnection and integration of tactical radar sites and other participants of the Weapons System and to analyze monitor and optimize their performance security and capacity during peacetime and wartime operations. Performs duties necessary to provide information technology and telecommunications functions and services which support programs essential to Air National Guard daily operations training and readiness missions. Incumbent is responsible for planning and coordinating mission accomplishments and training requirements of functionally assigned guard member.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Receives information on computer and communication requirements needed coordinates requirements with internal and external customers involved and analyzes plans and designs data video and voice networks carried over various transmission systems such as multichannel satellite troposphere scatter systems Line-Of-Sight (LOS) RF radios LOS laser radios as well as fiber optic and copper cable systems. Designs configures and optimizes router-to-router connections utilizing military and commercial protocols switch-to-switch trunking circuit configurations through asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) as well as military and commercial multiplexers. Develops and publishes communication plans which includes but is not limited to: network priorities network designs and configurations (IP addresses and phone numbers) secure and un-secure circuits and equipment architecture and layout for employment of computer and telecommunications systems to support in-garrison and deployed operations.
(2) Relates mission requirements to existing technology policies and priorities systems capabilities available technology and services operating practices and procedures equipment and staffing requirements to provide network services that support operational requirements. Identifies directs and/or coordinates the actions required to provide needed services and support with both internal and external agencies (i.e. Army Navy Marines allies etc.).
(3) Manages local operating frequency assignment and control program. Provides technical guidance and direction for different aspects of radio frequency spectrum analysis. Determines the compatibility of frequency assignments for fixed station and/or mobile radio radar satellite links and other systems used by the military. Coordinates frequency assignments with unit spectrum managers local Spectrum Managers ANG Headquarters MAJCOM Spectrum Management personnel and other agencies such as Federal Aviation Agency. Utilizes automated software tools to manage spectrum for associated squadrons. Conducts transmission path analysis (path profiling) with various computerized programs.
(4) Determines mission requirements and requests hardware and network configuration resources such as: Internet Protocol addresses voice switch and data link configurations etc. from internal and external agencies to support contingency and/or training networks. Contacts Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Major Commands (MAJCOMs) or other agencies to coordinate operations between associated units and the Global Information Infrastructure. Creates and disseminates Gateway Access Request and other formal requests as required.
(5) Identifies and corrects network problems and identifies transmission deficiencies in planned or currently operational networks. Utilizes an overall understanding of the operating characteristics of communications equipment services and systems in order to provide guidance and direction pertaining to network systems and circuits of communications equipment/systems.
(6) Coordinates and/or determines operational technical and support requirements for the location installation operation and maintenance of network equipment and systems. Coordinates and conducts operational tests and evaluations of designed networks to monitor and optimize network capacity and performance capabilities. Reviews and analyzes data concerning the networks workload makes technical judgments and prepares decisions and recommendations concerning the quality acceptability and/or need for changes/improvements. Develops and implements procedures for network backup and recovery. Represents the organization in conferences or with committees to establish standard methods and operating procedures to accommodate mission requirements as required.
(7) Performs other duties as assigned.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Military Grades: E3-E7
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles candidates must have a valid state drivers license.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
4. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements your organization and its changing mission.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period).
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: The following ten basic qualification competency factors are applicable to the GS-0391 career levels:
- Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively efficiently and accurately;
- Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings;
- Skilled in the operational and performance characteristics of communications equipment automated control and network management systems transmission media and the relationships among component parts of telecommunications systems;
- Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material;
- Knowledge of communications equipment systems services and transmission media;
- Knowledge of electronic communications concepts principles practices procedures policies standards and operational requirements;
- Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communication;
- Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats;
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; and
- Ability to apply specialized communications methods and analytical techniques.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: An ARNG applicant must qualify for award of the positions compatible military elements and there must be a vacant manpower authorized position requirement to satisfy positions military aspects: Service Unit of Assignment Rank and Military Skill Set. Must meet the positions specialized experiences and competencies in developing technical specifications and planning for analog and digital telecommunications programs and projects that involve grouping materials coordinating schedules and the testing equipment services and software for performance acceptability. Must have working skills and knowledge of acquisition programs operations technical acceptance installation testing modification and replacement of analog and digital telecommunications equipment services and systems. Has knowledge of a wide range of technical methods in the detailed performance characteristics of specific communications equipment systems services and transmission media. Requires knowledge of public utility and customer responsibilities involving cabling used inside and outside buildings PBX (Private Branch Exchange) software and underground conduits. Must have an in-depth understanding of basic electronics theory and operating principles the applications of existing and planned technology to communications requirements equipment interloper ability and compatibility and the methods and techniques for acquiring equipment systems and services to accomplish information transfer. Has extensive technical knowledge of proprietary telecommunications switches such as Lucent Technologys Definity family of switches North telecom PBX order to administer the operating systems that permit the transfer of information through various medium which includes copper and fiber optic. Has skills and abilities to understand the technical theory of electronic communications concepts principles practices procedures policies standards and operational requirements. Experiences include work of the operational and performance characteristics of communications equipment automated control and switched systems networks management systems. Has technical knowledge of transmission media and the relationship among component parts of telecommunications systems. Must have the abilities to apply specialized communications methods and analytical techniques. Has the skill and abilities to understand evaluate and translate the needs of communications users into requirements. Experiences involved the abilities to relate user requirements to existing technology policies and priorities switched systems capabilities available technology and services operating practices and procedures terms/conditions of systems and service contracts equipment and staffing requirements costs and funding and other required supporting services. Experiences included using technical methods to perform assignments such as working projects that involved specialized complicated techniques. Has working knowledge of digital communications switches key systems and IP telephony systems sufficient to configure system hardware and software that permitted the transfer of data through various copper fiber optic and wireless transports.
If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL SPECIALIZED experiences and OTHER requirements you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager.
NOTES TO CANDIDATES:
a. Situations of inversion of military rank are not permitted i.e. a military technician may not be militarily senior to his or her full-time supervisor.
b. Candidates may be screened and evaluated on military attributes directly related to the compatible military position required to be assigned into such as but not limited to military bearing leadership or ability to work with others (teamwork) in a military environment.
c. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. 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).
d. Final selection will be based upon qualifications suitability and available manpower resources.
e. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
f. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement.
g. If this announcement results in a temporary promotion for the selectee it may become permanent at any time without further competition dependent on funding and manpower requirements.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
Must have a high school diploma. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university or from an equivalent professional military education school supports a well-qualified result.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( 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.
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Required Experience:
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