Telecommunications Specialist-Direct Hire Authority

Summary Information regarding opportunities, how to submit your resume and your contact information is located on the Air Force Civilian Careers Site. In this position, you will maintain an interference free radio frequency (RF) spectrum within the Air Force Test Center (AFTC). Responsibilities For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Directly monitor and evaluate the radio frequency (RF) for the AFFTC. Analyze spectrum utilization and collaborates with the supervisor in developing better policies for the conservation and protection of the RF natural resource. Operate the Frequency Control and Analysis (FCA) facility to establish procedures, determine the appropriate measurement systems to utilize, analyze results, and recommend action be taken or initiates action to resolve problems encountered in the daily measurement of RF spectrum usage by DoD activities, NASA and contractors within the area of the AFTC, Plant 42 Palmdale, and the confines of the R2508 National Test Range. Employ various special purpose receivers, recorders, RF Direction Finders and associated antenna systems to analyze and determine the location of unknown RF radiations. Review the Weekly Aircraft Utilization and Requirements Schedule for radio frequency usage. Maintain and repair FCA electronic equipment as required. Train subordinates FCA operator. Monitors equipment calibration schedule requests equipment calibration as required, and requests checkout and maintenance when equipment malfunction occurs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Positions, Administrative and Management positions located here BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: 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. 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade NH-01, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes analyzing spectrum utilization and collaborates with the supervisor in developing better policies for the conservation and protection of the RF natural resource. Maintains and repairs FCA electronic equipment as required. Trains subordinate FCA operator. Monitors equipment calibration schedule requests equipment calibration as required, and requests checkout and maintenance when equipment malfunction occurs. Operate the Frequency Control and Analysis (FCA) facility to establish procedures, determine the appropriate measurement systems to utilize, analyze results, and recommend action be taken or initiates action to resolve problems encountered in the daily measurement of RF spectrum usage by DoD activities, NASA and contractors within the area of the assigned agency. Employ various special purpose receivers, recorders, RF Direction Finders and associated antenna systems to analyze and determine the location of unknown RF radiations. Rapid, accurate response is necessary to prevent harmful interference, prolonged delays, or cancellation of scheduled operations. Review the Weekly Aircraft Utilization and Requirements Schedule for radio frequency usage. Monitors scheduled frequencies to ensure operation within assigned limits. Identifies, locates and recommends solutions to eliminate sources of RF interference. 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 NH-01 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the NH-02 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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 of wireless telecommunications operating systems, standards and quality checking/control. Skill in training qualified technicians in inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, installing, and functionally testing specialized standards and nonstandard or modified systems, transceiver systems, antennas, components and accessories. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and training qualified technicians on standardized data entry. Ability to recognize configuration errors in wireless telecommunications configuration system setups during planning phase. In-depth knowledge of instructions, specifications, technical drawings, blueprints and technical manuals used in the maintenance and modification of wireless telecommunications equipment and train qualified technicians in these functions. Ability to train in the skilled use and maintenance of measuring instruments, various mechanics hand tools and special tools. In-depth knowledge of USAF maintenance and modification, including modification procedures, record documentation and record keeping. 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. Position specific skills and experience desired in a potential candidate: 2 years of radio frequency experience. 2 years of transmission equipment troubleshooting. 2 years spectrum analyzer operations. 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 Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits: Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays off per year Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year 13 sick days per year (104 hours) Retirement: Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching Health & Wellness: Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family Flexible Spending Account Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance Work/Life Balance: Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position) Career Development: Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities Career enhancement and promotion opportunities