TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

• Serves as a senior telecommunications specialist for assigned MAJCOM programs and projects.

• Provides technical oversight of command-wide telecommunications, datalink, and mission networking programs and special projects.

• Prepares technical architectures, assessment, feasibility reports, staff studies, and briefings.

• Establishes and participates in internal command and external meetings, working groups, and special projects.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Position is centrally managed by the Cyberspace and Information Technology CFT.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station.
• The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
• Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position.
• Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
• This position may include information assurance (IA) work. Per DoD 8570.01-M, if such work is to be accomplished, the employee must obtain the appropriate IA certification within six months of performing such duties.
• A waiver of the six month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in the reassignment of IA duties to another employee.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

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.

EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-12) 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 establishing command-level telecommunications and networking architectures, systems, and policies by applying communication concepts, methods, services, and operational facilities; formulating unique telecommunications and network IT strategies, standards, and technical approaches through the application of modern networking principles and practices; and resolving complex systems compatibility and integration challenges across major weapon systems and enterprise programs through technical review, analysis, and problem resolution.

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:

• In-depth knowledge and advanced skill in the design and configuration of complex radio, telecommunications, datalink, mission, and other networking systems. This includes operational understanding of telecommunications and networking theories, concepts, principles, practices, procedures, policies, and standards; and knowledge of global high frequency and satellite communications for both voice and data.

• Knowledge in advanced electronics theory and operating principles.

• Knowledge and skills in performing technical assessments, associated methods and techniques in telecommunications and network architecture design and acquisition activities.

• Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operation of the DoD, Air Force, USSOCOM, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence systems acquisition, development, and/or sustainment; and knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting cycles, financial systems, and restrictions on expenditure of funds.

• Ability to research patterns to develop new methods, criteria, and propose new policies and procedures.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to identify, direct, or coordinate actions required in providing needed service.

• Ability to analyze a variety of unique and complex global telecommunications, datalink, and networking systems, conditions, problems, requirements, and conditions.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement., Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.