TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST (SPECTRUM MANAGER)

Full Job Description

You will serve as a TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST (SPECTRUM MANAGER) in the Command, Control, Communications and Cyber Directorate of HEADQUARTERS US INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND.

GS-13 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 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; 3) Conducting electromagnetic spectrum coordination with national and/or international agencies and governments to gain spectrum access for users.; 4) Validating all spectrum frequency assignments and host nation equipment supportability.

GS-12 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:1) Ensuring technical accuracy, completeness of technical detail and conformance to established policy guidelines; 2) Evaluating reports by analyzing facts, performing appropriate research and preparing detailed responses; 3) Providing recommendations on highly complex telecommunications problems; 4) Assisting with the development and planning of exercises and contingency operations to include the coordination of Electromagnetic Warfare; 5) Supporting the coordination and development of presentations on electromagnetic spectrum issues, plans or projects for senior staff.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Major Duties:

• You will plan, develop, and direct the overall management of the Joint Frequency Management Office, Pacific (JFMO PAC) including recommendations for staffing and budgetary requirements.
• You will be responsible for regulatory protection, operational policies, and licensing of radio spectrum assets supporting U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and missions.
• You will resolve worldwide, real-time Radio Frequency Interference (RIF) events with affected operation centers to minimize impacts to USINDOPACOM missions.
• You will constantly appraise the operations of the organization for effectiveness, quality, performance, and progress in meeting program objectives.
• You will develop and implement comprehensive radio frequency technical and operational policies and joint regulatory positions for USINDOPACOM and the component commands.
• You will develop plans, policies, and radio spectrum allocation actions to accommodate new and evolving USINDOPACOM requirements.
• You will determine appropriate recommendations for unresolved or questionable problems and perform follow-ups.
• You will represent USINDOPACOM at numerous high-level meetings, conferences, seminars and working groups.