Telecommunications Specialist

Summary This position is located in the Facilities Operations Branch which provides infrastructure and facilities operation and maintenance functions supporting Research, Development, Test and Evaluation and National Airspace System Sustainment programs at the William J. Hughes Technical Center. Responsibilities Serves as a Telecommunication Specialist and applies communications theories, principles, concepts, and practices to the needs of users, operational practices and procedures, and project management in regards to any telecommunication activities that may apply. Analyzes such performance so that computer specialists (Federal or vendor) may make corrections or adjustments in software or operating systems to provide the kinds and levels of service specified in telecommunications system requirements. Uses knowledge of data processing equipment and communications and related application programs and processes applied to telecommunications concepts and interfaces for receiving, storing, processing, and/or transmitting of digital information within a system. Performs technical duties and analytical work pertaining to the planning, development, acquisition, testing, integration, installation, utilization, or modification of telecommunications systems, facilities, services, and procedures. Evaluates, analyzes, develops, manages, and improves communications systems, procedures, and requirements in regards to future trends in communications concepts and technology. Reviews and analyzes Telecom Service Requests for FAA Operational and Administrative Network to assure compliance with FAA National Telecom Orders. Responsible for using required telecom hardware/software to develop, track, and maintain telecom service information. Must be familiar with circuit ordering systems such as GSA and vendor voice and data ordering processes. Serves on technical committees and work groups responsible for reviewing technical drawings and making recommendations associated with the construction of new buildings and building renovations at the WJHTC. Acts as a liaison between Telecommunications and Space Management, Lab Services, IT, Engineering, Tenant Organizations, and various other customers to ensure open communication and validation of requirements for customers telecom needs. Acts as a Department Agency Representative Administrator (DAR) for WJHTC on various National telecommunications contracts for voice/data. DAR accepts telecommunications service orders and completion of service orders for vendors. Acts as COR or alternate COR on local contracts for telecommunications services. Acts as TOR for WJHTC on National contracts for contractor support/services. Assist the lead or manager with telecommunications planning, implementation, program management, and managing projects related to all aspects of telecommunications programs, systems, and procedures for the Technical Center. Serves as a credit card holder for the Facilities Operations and Maintenance Section ANG-E332 and is the liaison between the Telecommunications function and finance/fund certifier to assure appropriate project related funding. Performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the limited direction of a manager, project/ program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist. May act as a contributing specialist on large work activities or as a team leader for single or small work activities. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should reference - U.S. OPM Individual Occupational Requirements for Telecommunications Series, 0391 Individual Occupational Requirements https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/telecommunications-series-0391/ To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS -12. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Experience includes: Experience with telecommunications planning to implementation, program management, and managing projects related to all aspects of telecommunications programs, systems, and procedures. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed. If the selection list is shortened to a best qualified list through a comparative process, then the best qualified list shall be considered to be the selection list. A selection may be made from this announcement or ACT-ANG-25-E332-93074. Education Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. Leave Enhancement: FAA organizations may offer enhanced annual leave accrual to newly appointed or reappointed employees. In order to receive consideration for such a benefit, applicants' prior non-Federal service or active duty uniformed service must directly relate to the duties of the position to which appointed. Granting enhanced annual leave is at the sole discretion of the hiring organization, and granting such benefit is not an entitlement nor guaranteed to any newly hired employee. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA); listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical order and referred to the selecting official for consideration. You may also be considered for this vacancy based on eligibility under the 30% or More Disabled Veteran Program and/or Persons with Disabilities/Persons with Targeted Disabilities. To be considered for one of these special hiring authorities, you must identify your eligibility in your questionnaire in the Applicant-Preferred Conditions of Employment section. In addition, you must submit documentation that provides evidence of eligibility as indicated in the Required Documents section of the announcement. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA