Telecommunications Manager

• Serve as the Station Manager for several telecommunications stations which are operated and maintained by the U.S. Army Signal Activity-Fort Detrick.
• Manage satellite and terrestrial communications missions by applying in-depth technical expertise to Vertex, AN/GSC-52, and MILSTAR systems to ensure optimum performance across various military telecommunications networks.
• Implement engineering standards and operational directives through the interpretation of policy and the continuous revision of station procedures to meet evolving worldwide communication and control requirements.
• Execute short and long-range information management planning as the on-site Program Manager to establish schedules and milestones for system upgrades while ensuring 24/7 telecommunications availability for the customer.
• Coordinate operational status and technical requirements with high-level stakeholders, including DISA and the White House Communications Agency, to provide technical expertise during complex malfunctions and facilitate future equipment integration.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is designated Tier 5, Special Sensitive, High Risk and the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance Level with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access as a condition of employment.
• This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) in accordance with AR 600-85. Signing a DA Form 5019 is mandatory prior to being placed into this position, individuals must undergo a drug test prior to being placed into this position.
• This is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25.
• This position is in the Supervision/Management work category as defined by Cyber Excepted Service, DoDI 1400.25-V3007. A one-year supervisory probation is required to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties., In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience would be demonstrated by Planning the development, implementation, and adherence to operational procedures to maintain station capability for satellite and terrestrial communication missions; Advising subordinates on administrative and technical matters related to ground support communications, satellite terminals, and computer systems; Developing short and long-range information management system plans to support telecommunications services for joint service military networks; Evaluating communications data services and long-term analysis trends to prepare management forecasts and strategic recommendations for high-priority telecommunications programs.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted., Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

This position is only open to current permanent employees in the 7th Signal Command, US Army Signal Activity.

• Current Civilian Employees of the Organization Applying to Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Positions

Army CES positions apply Veteran’s Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, “CES Employment and Placement”. If you are a veteran claiming veterans’ preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package., * If you are a current federal career/career-conditional employee, you will be placed on an excepted appointment.

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 3 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• This is a Telecommunications Career Field position.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Relocation allowances may be authorized subject to approval.
• This is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Appointment to this position does not confer competitive status. Prior to appointment applicants are required to sign a statement indicating they understand the conditions of employment and acknowledge the consequences of failing to meet and maintain those required conditions.