Telecommunications Specialist

Summary

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in Network and Support Engineering (TENN), Systems Engineering (TEN), Engineering and Technical Services (TE), Transmission Services (T).

A successful candidate in the Telecommunications Specialist position will serve as a to provide information to the BPA Frequency Manager Lead for the purpose of frequency interference analysis and design and RF licensing of new and existing telecommunication radio systems.

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Duties

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As a Telecommunications Specialist, you will:

• Work closely with representatives from various agencies to coordinate and resolve frequency licensing issues, even under adverse conditions.
• Create, update, and submit BPA Radio Frequency Authorization (RFA) requests using Spectrum XXI (SXXI) and Radio Frequency Management (RFM) software programs.
• Review and modify BPA's frequency management processes and procedures in collaboration with the BPA Frequency Manager to stay current with Department of Energy (DOE) and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) requirements.
• Perform detailed review of frequency license related database proposals, coordination of proposals, process, and procedural changes.
• Interpret and follow guidelines and established procedures in the allocation of frequencies; may recommend alternative approaches in accordance with Federal communication laws.
• Serve as a systems data steward responsible for database accuracy, integrity, and consistency.
• Manage and compile data in accordance with general standards and procedures or as otherwise directed for the purpose of reporting to internal and/or external groups.

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Conditions of employment

In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.

When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully.

Key Requirements :

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires a valid driver's license as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

GS-9: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-7 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: experience applying basic knowledge related to telecommunications principles and practices to perform database support and data management tasks. This includes inputting, tracking, and maintaining telecommunications data, such as radio frequency (RF) licenses and authorizations or similar (for example, telecom equipment inventories, configuration management database updates, network outage/maintenance tracking, IP address management, Land Mobile Radio (LMR) database updates).

Substitution of Education for Experience:

GS-9:

You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows:

- Two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree, or master's, or equivalent graduate degree; your education must

demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. -OR-

- Combination of education and experience as described above. Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level (i.e., credit hours beyond the first year of full-time study may be credited).

GS-11: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-9 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: experience applying telecommunications principles and practices to manage radio frequency (RF) spectrum request data. This includes tracking tasks such as frequency assignments requests ensuring compliance with spectrum regulations and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Substitution of Education for Experience:

GS-11:

You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows:

- Three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, or Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree; your education must

demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. -OR-

- Combination of education and experience as described above. Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level (i.e., credit hours beyond the first two years of full-time study may be credited).

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.

Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

If substituting education for specialized experience you must submit proof of your qualifying education. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Department of Education Accreditation Search to verify school accreditation.

Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system.

Failure to provide college transcripts may result in a rating of 'Ineligible'.

Additional information

• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE

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Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.

BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment.

We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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