Telecommunications Specialist, SLD 30 SC

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The United States Space Force (USSF) at Vandenberg SFB, CA is searching for a Telecommunications Specialist , SLD 30 SC (NH-0391-02, GS-05/11 equivalent).

Description: We are looking for an experienced individual to join our team and help support our daily operations in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) operations.

In this position, you will be a key team player, responsible for organizing and directing the daily activities of the organization, ensuring our work complies with all requirements while meeting customer needs.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include supporting the installation and sustainment of all base ICT systems, reviewing service requests, preparing cost estimates, and resolving technical problems to keep our infrastructure running smoothly.

This role requires a team player who can professionally represent the organization and work effectively with others.

You will serve as a liaison between contractors, vendors, and government officials to solve a variety of challenges.

A key part of your work will involve strategic planning, where you'll help develop the methods, policies, and long-range plans for our ICT systems, all while adhering to security policies like OPSEC and COMSEC.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in equipment maintenance, with experience testing for serviceability and performing preventive maintenance.

They must be skilled in fault isolation, coordinating with third-party providers, and conducting periodic inspections and repairs.

The role also requires the ability to develop communication contingency plans, conduct traffic analysis, and document all maintenance actions.

Finally, the candidate will posse the ability to provide technical assistance, guidance, and training for Information and Communication and Technology systems and infrastructure to a variety of user and customers.

Key Skills and Abilities: 1.

Knowledge of a wide range of ICT theories, concepts, principles, practices, procedures, policies, standards and operational requirements to include DOD and USSF security policies and guidelines. 2.

Knowledge of performance characteristics of ICT equipment, infrastructure, systems, services, and transmission media to develop procedures/policies/practices for local use and evaluate devices, proposals, and approaches.

3. Knowledge of basic electronics theory and operating principles, the application of existing and planned technology to communications requirements, and equipment interoperability and compatibility.

4. Ability to plan, organizes, and prioritizes workload to meet changing and challenging deadlines. 5.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to identify, direct, or coordinate actions required in providing needed service. 6.

Ability to analyze/apply specialized communication methods, engineering drawings, analytical techniques, and information involving ICT systems and infrastructure (e.g., systems compatibility, circuits, switches, distribution, satellite linkages, and networking).

7. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals/groups within and outside immediate work unit including field-level representatives. 8.

Ability to advise senior leaders, Program Element Monitors and field-level representatives. 9. Skill in using ICT tools, test equipment, computers and operate a motor vehicle. 10.

Knowledge of safety regulations, practices and procedures such as safety precautions.