TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (DSCA PLANNER)-TITLE 32
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: Experience involving the knowledge of the needs of communications users. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months experience that demonstrates a combination of specialized communications knowledge at management level. Experience reviewing training programs to ensure local requirements are met and enhance the awareness of state-of-the art and future technology.
Experience involving applicable agency spectrum management (i.e., Communication Security (COMSEC) and Defense Message System (DMS)) regulations, policies, and procedures in order to coordinate, plan, and satisfy user requirements and to interpret and develop state policies and procedures. Experience involving technical or analytical work pertaining to multiple areas of telecommunications systems, facilities, services, and procedures.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification.
Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others' resumes. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered.
As a TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (DSCA PLANNER)-TITLE 32, GS-0391-12, you will ensure mission command is maintained between the Joint Forces Headquarters, all armories, and units during emergencies. Develop plans to procure, install, and maintain multiple redundant forms of communications at every armory, installation, and training site.
This includes, but is not limited to, Government Emergency Telephone Service (GETS), Telecommunications Priority Service (TPS), Mission Critical Push to Talk (MCPTT), Wireless Priority Service (WPS), Land Mobile Radio (LMR), satellite phones/data terminals/handheld friendly force trackers, and high frequency radios.
Coordinate with the Governor's Statewide Interoperability Coordinator (SWIC) and other civil authorities to ensure the National Guard is integrated into Statewide Communication Interoperability Plans (SCIP), Tactical Interoperable Communication Plans (TICP), and state level communications field operating guides.
Manage telecommunications budgets to resource the operation, maintenance, and sustainment of non-standard communications response capabilities to support rapid response forces, catastrophic events, National Security and Special Events (NSSE), shared situational awareness, domestic operations, and continuity of operations. Organize training for fulltime and traditional personnel at each armory on emergency communications equipment to ensure proficiency in preparation for emergencies.
Assists the Director of Military Support in building exercises that test and improve the National Guard's ability to employ emergency communications assets during a no notice event. Perform other duties as assigned. A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDD2529000 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, [email protected].
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- O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics
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