TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST_

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to perform system administration, programming, maintenance and technical support and subscriber equipment, the outdoor mass notification system, and assigned communications and wireless systems. Responsibilities Assists with system administration, operations and maintenance, technical support and functional administration systems, subscriber equipment and associated equipment and systems. Assists with support of Personal Wireless Communications Systems and assigned radio-frequency communications systems. Assists to maintain and support the GIANT VOICE outdoor mass notification system. Serves as a subject matter expert on system related issues. Assists to develop, maintain and conduct a training program for Land Mobile Radio (LMR) customers. Assists with the budgeting, procurement and planning of LMR, PWCS and Radio Frequency (RF) equipment and services. Performs other duties and projects as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C, Telecommunications Series, 0391. In addition to meeting the individual occupational requirements mentioned above, applicants must also meet the OPM Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions. For more information, click here BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Undergraduate Education: 4- year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree: Major study -- 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 to be filled. You MUST submit copies of transcripts with application. OR Other Education: Communications/electronics or automatic data processing training in technical institutes or business schools above the high school level or in Armed Forces schools that included advanced instruction in addition to basic courses, may be substituted for general experience on a month-for-month basis. You MUST submit copies of transcripts with application. OR Experience: 3 years of general experience at the next lower-level broadband NH-1 equivalent GS-04 that provide a basic knowledge of telecommunications functions, problems, maintenance and/or solutions. "IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT" (WILL NOT BE USED FOR QUALIFICATIONS): The ideal candidate would be a technician with a background in radio maintenance and electronics who will require very little training upon hiring. 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 radio technology, radio-frequency (RF) theory and propagation, electronic theory, telephony and computer networking. 2. Knowledge of land mobile radio systems, associated equipment, devices and functional subsystems to troubleshoot, test, analyze performance sufficient to support the system. 3. Knowledge of computer networks, security and network systems administration sufficient to troubleshoot, optimize, update, recover, adjust and support system servers, routers, switches and other network equipment. 4. Knowledge of contracting officer representative procedures; knowledge and ability to fairly and objectively monitor, observe and evaluate contractor performance against established standards and baselines. 5. Knowledge of the latest advancements in land mobile radio (LMR) and personal wireless communications technology to initiate corrective or preventive action to ensure performance of the system. 6. Ability to apply methods and practices for troubleshooting, recovering, adjusting, modifying, and improving systems to solve complex problems, provide support that minimizes interruptions in service to customers, and maintain liaison with industry and other activities to provide awareness of state-of-the-art technology. 7. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. 8. Possess the temperament, skills and ability to effectively deal with people, demanding requirements, challenging taskings and emergency and contingency situations. 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 IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. 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 here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. 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 GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.