Telecommunications Specialist

# Telecommunications SpecialistU.S. Fleet Forces CommandFull TimemidPortsmouth, Virginia, USPosted Yesterday## Role OverviewU.S. Fleet Forces Command is hiring a mid-level Telecommunications Specialist. This is a full-time role in Portsmouth. posted yesterday. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.## Resume Keywords to IncludeMake sure these keywords appear in your resume to improve ATS scoringORBenefitsSummaryTelecommunicationsSpecialistWaterfrontBranchProductionSign up free to auto-tailor your resume with all these keywords and get a higher ATS score## Job Description### SummaryYou will serve as a Telecommunications Specialist in the Waterfront Field Branch (10942), Waterfront & Production Information Technology (IT) Support Division (1094), Information Technology & Cybersecurity (ITACS) Office (109) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.### DutiesHelp* You will be involved in and responsible for project planning, capabilities development, coordination, installation, management, and administration of IT physical infrastructure in support of Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) and supported organizations.* You will coordinate with other groups to install, troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve service interruption or service delivery issues.* You will provide support for new technologies that provide connectivity and communication over different areas of the electromagnetic spectrum.* You will install, maintain, test, and troubleshoot IT related physical infrastructure. This may include end user devices and various types of cables or other hardware/equipment that support device connectivity over wired or wireless connections.### RequirementsHelpConditions of employment* Must be a US Citizen.* Must be determined suitable for federal employment.* Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.* New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov* Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.* Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.* Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.* You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.* You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.* This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.* You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.* You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.* This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code (441), proficiency level (Intermediate) the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.* You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.* Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.* You will be required to lift/carry up to 50 pounds in weight.* This position requires rotating shift work.### QualificationsGS-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:* Experience applying advanced information technology concepts, principles, methods, and practices sufficient to manage and administer physical infrastructure;* Experience serving as a project leader for IT physical infrastructure related assignments to include documenting project plans, resolving outstanding issues, and providing necessary updates for higher-level review;* Experience serving as a subject matter expert in the analysis, planning, and evaluation of IT physical infrastructure or service delivery;* Experience integrating knowledge of Local Area Network/Wide Area Network (LAN/WAN) networking principles and concepts to assist in the development of LAN/WAN systems.GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:* Experience utilizing a working knowledge of information technology concepts, principles, methods, and practices sufficient to manage and administer physical infrastructure;* Experience configuring, installing, maintaining, inspecting, and designing IT physical infrastructure;* Experience supporting device connectivity and communication utilizing different wired and wireless technologies;* Experience utilizing a working knowledge of industry standard devices, cabling, connectors, test equipment, and procedures that support IT infrastructure.Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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.### EducationIn lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:Gs-12No education substitutionGS-11Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree 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 filledORSuccessfully completed three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree 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 filledORPossession of an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled. combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experienceA transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.Additional informationThis position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.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.HelpA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr