TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-07) or equivalent in other pay systems.

Specialized experience includes: Evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrate knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology; as well as implementing standard and specialized communications systems through the application of established operating techniques, technical guides, design principles, and concepts of operations; and troubleshooting moderately complex technical issues across circuits, switches, distribution systems, Land Mobile Radios, and tactical radios to ensure seamless internal compatibility and external interoperability.

OR EDUCATION: Applicants must have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related.

Major studies include: 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. (NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS) OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position. (NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT) 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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: Knowledge of commonly applied or standardized telecommunications principles, concepts, approaches, methods and techniques Knowledge of electronic theory, circuit design, operating characteristics and interoperability requirements of assigned equipment.

Knowledge of established COMSEC as well as TEMPEST requirements and security techniques and procedures. Ability to analyze, verify, and correlate data for planning and decision-making. 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.

Serves as the Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Program Manager as well as the program manager for other radio and specialized communications equipment. Serves as frequency manager for regulating and coordinating Radio Frequency Authorizations (RFA) for the installation. Administers the LMR, tactical radio, and assigned cryptographic equipment Communications Security (COMSEC) program and serves as a COMSEC account custodian. Manages LMR/Pager/Cell Phone maintenance contracts.

Maintains statistical data to monitor contractor performance and budgetary requirements. Provides technical support, control and "first look" maintenance for all base Land Mobile Radios (LMR) and other related telecommunications equipment (i.e., cryptograph).