Telecommunications Specialist (Fire)

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Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Fairbanks, AK.

Information about the surrounding area may be found by clicking on the location name listed.

We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Specialized Experience Requirements: In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement(s); please be sure to include this information in your resume.

No assumptions will be made about your experience. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled.

To qualify for the GS-07 grade level, 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 is required.

Examples of specialized experience include working with computer networks, desktop and mainframe operating systems, and their applications; assisting customers in resolving routine, recurring problems; assisting in installing, configuring, and testing telecommunications equipment and software; assisting in installing, configuring, upgrading, and troubleshooting hardware and software components.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Substitution of Education for Experience: For GS-07: Must have one full year (18 semester hours) of graduate level education leading to a Masters's degree with a major field of study in the following -- 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 this position.

- OR - An equivalent combination of specialized experience and education.

- OR - Superior Academic Achievement (See OPM's General Policies, Application of Qualification Standards Section 4.f.) S.A.A.

must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled.

**You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.** Condition of Employment: This position requires all hires to obtain their certification to climb towers as outlined in BLM Manual 1292 and BLM Handbook 1291-1.

Physical Demands: The work is mostly sedentary, although there is a continuing requirement for field work for the maintenance and/or installation of communications equipment.

Work Environment: The work is performed throughout the state, sometimes in inclement weather and at high altitudes.

Includes working in voice and data equipment rooms, computer rooms, and at field/remote communications sites.

The incumbent will comply in utilizing all appropriate safety equipment, policies, and procedures. Major Duties:

• Analyzes electronic systems for the State and Field Offices to determine the most effective and economical equipment and services to meet established standards.
• Provides support for hooking up remote radio control terminals, dispatch consoles, (PC’s) local area networks (LAN’s), and peripheral-sharing devices.
• Troubleshoots hardware and software problems for users.
• Resolves complex telecommunications and data collections problems.
• Manages the programming and installation of radio communications software.
• Monitors and makes configuration changes to statewide voice and data communications systems.