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Telecommunications Specialist

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Reston, Virginia
Closing date
Jun 15, 2021
Duties

Summary

The incumbent serves as a Telecommunications Specialist in the Radio & Spectrum Management Division (RSMD) and as part of the Field Support Group as a Radio Systems Specialist. S/he is responsible for research and development to provide advice and support on telecommunications systems/networks to the RSMD Chief, other managers and Telecommunications managers across park units, regions and national centers. In addition, the incumbent writes agency-wide technical standards and guidance documents.
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Responsibilities

The major duties of the Telecommunications Specialist position include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • - Serve as a Telecommunications expert to advise the RSMD Chief and internal and external teams of telecommunications professionals responsible for maintenance, installation and operation of various communications and electronic systems to include, but not limited to land mobile, maritime, and aeronautical voice, Internet Protocol (IP)-related radio communications and data systems.
  • - Analyze, evaluate, and recommend methods for enhancing the efficiency of telecommunications systems through modifications and applications of evolving technology to the agency and interagency telecommunications programs.
  • - Design, implement, test, and maintain HF, VHF, UHF, Satellite-based radio network systems, microwaves, Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint systems, end user devices and infrastructure such as electronic site facilities, Radio Over Internet Protocol (ROIP) networks, ROIP over cellular networks, base stations, repeaters, duplexers, cross-band systems, and other system components.
  • - Review, recommend, and inspect systems engineering design, systems integration, and radio project implementation plans to ensure that new or replacement strategies are technically sound and that operational requirements are within applicable codes and are compatible with existing infrastructure and user devices.
  • - Collaborate with federal, state, and local government officials in the execution of interference resolution procedures established by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the Department of the Interior (DOI).
  • - Serve as a subject matter expert to assists parks, regions, managers, national center and Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) with site surveys, acceptance testing, and post-installation reviews of complex radio communications systems installations.
Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
13

Requirements

Conditions of Employment


  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
  • Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
  • Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
  • You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
  • If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
  • You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 3 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
  • You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
  • You will be required to lift up to 30 pounds on a regular basis.
  • You will be required to obtain a FEMA Communications Technician (COMT) Certification.


Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-06/14/2021-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.

To qualify for the Telecommunications Specialist position, you must meet the following basic and minimum requirements by the closing date of this announcement:

Basic Qualifications
To qualify for the Telecommunications Specialist job series, 0391, at either of the GS-12 or -13 grade levels, you must meet the following basic requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
  • EDUCATION: Successful completion of either an undergraduate or graduate degree with a major in 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 the position to be filled. You must include transcripts.
  • -OR-
  • EXPERIENCE: Experience in evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrated knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology. You must include your resume with hours worked per week annotated.
-AND-

Minimum Qualifications

GS-12
To qualify for the Telecommunications Specialist position at the GS-12 grade level, you must possess all of the following specialized experience by close of the announcement:
  • EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience must include all of: 1) performing field communications support (conducting research, analyzing and developing of alternatives and recommendations); 2) preparing draft standards and guidance for radio/field communications support, technology use, and operations; 3) designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining HF, VHF, UHF, and Satellite-based radio communications systems; 4) monitoring performance of supported radio/ field communications systems; 5) providing support for communications security and encryption key management; 6) operating communications security and radio/field communications devices; and 7) planning, coordinating, and providing temporary radio/field communications equipment and support during events and incidents. You must include your resume with hours worked per week annotated.
  • There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.
GS-13
To qualify for the Telecommunications Specialist position at the GS-13 grade level, you must possess all of the following specialized experience by close of the announcement:
  • EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience must include all of: 1) all of the experience required for the GS-12 grade; 2) reviewing, inspecting, and recommending systems engineering design, systems integration, and radio project implementation plans; 3) providing guidance to task team leads in conducting oversight of contractor work; 4) serving as the telecommunications expert in advising program management staff; and 5) writing technical standards and guidance to gain consensus and approval for publication. You must include your resume with hours worked per week annotated.
  • There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.
Volunteer Experience: 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.

You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies". Experience listed as full-time will be credited at 40 hours per week.

Education

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Additional information

Open to the first 100 applicants or until 06/14/2021; whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.

A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR §575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive.

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

Promotion to the full performance level is neither guaranteed nor implied and will be based solely on your ability to satisfactorily perform the work of the position, existing work at the higher grade level, and recommendation by the position's supervisor.

Physical Demands:
  • The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing or walking over rough or uneven surfaces. The work requires that the incumbent work some long periods and under conditions of intense concentration. Stress may be experienced on a regular basis in attempting to respond to conflicting objectives and working against tight deadlines with limited resources. Site reviews at remote areas may require hiking or driving into remote areas with active transmission towers.

Working Conditions:
  • The work environment is that of a standard office most of the time but will include extensive travel throughout the United States. It will also include visiting telecommunications sites that may involve walking, helicopter transportation or long periods of driving over rough roads. Weather conditions at the radio sites can include rain, sleet and snow.
  • The incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or by the designated Safety Officer. Incumbent will follow all standard safety precautions for working at facilities with active transmission of radio frequencies.

The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Click the following link for more information, https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information .

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the additional assessments required for this position. A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.

Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:
  • Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position
  • Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job
  • Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies:
  • Attention to Detail
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Customer Service
  • Flexibility
  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • Infrastructure Design
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • Network Management
  • Research
  • Self-Management
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Teamwork
  • Technical Problem Solving
  • Telecommunications


In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires successful completion of additional assessments, including an online USA Hire assessment. These assessments measure the critical competencies listed above that are required to successfully perform the job. Cheating on the online assessment may result in your removal from consideration.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test required
No

Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process
Credentialing , Suitability/Fitness

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/14/2021:
  • Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, dates specified in month and year format, and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
  • Complete All Required Assessments.
  • Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
    • Veterans Preference Documentation :
      • If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15 . If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives .
      • If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
      • If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran , you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15 , and if applicable, a completed SF15 . You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
  • College transcripts, if qualifying based on education.
  • If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here .
  • Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.

    Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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