TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the Major Command's senior radio, telecommunications, datalink, mission, and other networking systems specialist.

As a telecommunications expert, the employee provides technical leadership and management to ensure command strategy, project, and program success.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions and the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the Telecommunications Series, 0391.Click here for more information regarding the IOR for this series.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes experience with telecommunications and networking concepts, principles, and practices to develop command level architectures, systems, and policies through the use of telecommunications devices, methods, services and facilities; to carry out command-level projects involving complex and uncommon interfaces, policies, and practices; sources of technical data to evaluate new devices, proposals, and approaches; and a practical understanding of contracting practices and legal requirements.

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.

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 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 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. Major Duties:

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.