SUPERVISORY TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-0391, Telecommunications Series. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/telecommunications-series-0391/ EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes: Applying a wide range of telecommunications theories, concepts, principles, and practices to develop, document, and execute complex, command-wide Spectrum Management policies, processes, and strategies; this includes coordinating international frequency assignments to de-conflict spectrum frequencies with Canada and Mexico, as well as managing and allocating frequency operations for critical theater missions across deployed, European, and Pacific environments.

Application of rigorous safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures to safeguard operational capabilities, oversee command-wide spectrum investments, and ensure international and joint-theater frequency agreements are strictly maintained without hazardous interference. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

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 of Spectrum Management, Land Mobile Radio, and requirements and application development techniques required in carrying out project assignments of considerable difficulty and with little specificity regarding approach to be followed. 2.

Knowledge of operational activities (such as Civil Air Patrol, special operations, personnel recovery, airlift, etc...), weapon systems, and command, control, and mission process, systems, and applications. 3. Knowledge of Spectrum Management processes from unit request through base-level to MAJCOM, AFSMO, and NTIA, including the ability to work Spectrum Management process from cradle to grave of a frequency request. 4. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 5.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. PART-TIME 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 employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

1. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of AETC CSS/SCSD Mission Support Section, ensuring that telecommunications systems complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. 2. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. 3. Represents HQ AETC/A6 with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. 4. Maintains standards for required programs to support mission needs. 5. Functions as the technical authority for implementation of projects for Spectrum Management, PWCS, Mobile Satellite Service, and ELMR.