Telecommunications Specialist (Radio Frequency)

Full Job Description

About the Position: Serve as a Spectrum Manager within the Headquarters US European Command (HQ EUCOM), Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4) and Warfighting Integration Division, C4 Support Branch, exercising authority for service, joint, and multinational coalition radio frequency spectrum operations/management within the command's area of responsibility (AOR).

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.

You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.

See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying to OCONUS Positions Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Excepted Service Overseas Family Member Appointment Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

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).

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

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) developing, managing and/or improving communications systems, procedures, and/or requirements that demonstrate knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology; 2) conducting spectrum analysis on communication equipment requirements and frequency allocations to resolve compatibility issues; and 3) conducting electromagnetic spectrum coordination with national and/or international agencies and governments to gain spectrum access for users.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Major Duties:

• Provide spectrum regulatory guidance to the USEUCOM directorates on U.S. military frequency assignment concerns and specifically USEUCOM on the utilization of the radio frequency spectrum within USEUCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR) host nations.
• Validate all spectrum frequency assignments and host nation equipment supportability for U.S. government contractors and Department of Defense (DoD) agency components for frequency/spectrum management issues which affect U.S. interests.
• Submit formal recommendations on C4I systems interface/interoperability policies, concepts and interface standards for coalition systems to insure all systems comply with military/civil policies and international technical standards.
• Based on system operational/technical analyses and compliance with host nation laws and policies recommends program changes, which will enhance and further U.S. coordination.
• Ensure reviews, assessments, and evaluations are conducted on U.S. frequency supportability documents to identify shortfalls, vulnerabilities, and deficiencies in achieving full compliance with host nation policies and laws.