Telecommunications Specialist

Summary

This position is part of the Department of War, War Media Activity (WMA). The incumbent will be responsible for providing policy and procedures for DoW audiovisual and visual information activities and operations such as combat camera operations, and for newspapers and print media throughout DoW such as the European and Pacific Stars and Stripes.

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Duties

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As a Telecommunications Specialist at the GS-0391-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Conducts research on new technologies; produces broadcast and production systems designs; and evaluates existing technologies for applicability to WMA enterprise-wide application.
• Uses digital tools like Automatic Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD) to draft blueprints, network topologies, and floor plans.
• Troubleshooting issues related to broadcast equipment implementation and sustainment.
• Manages and resolves technical problems with all types of audio and television production and electronic newsgathering systems, including satellite television platforms and high-end audio production and recording facilities; high definition (HD) television production and recording facilities; audio and television duplication systems; special analog and digital applications; audio and video signal compression systems; audio and video conditioning and processing equipment; computerized electronic imaging systems; fiber-optic transmission and reception systems; digital switching systems; and computer controlled television and radio automation systems.
• Prepares statement of work for equipment and systems requirements, performance work statements, and contracting documents for complex technical acquisitions.
• Ensure repairs to equipment are made in accordance with original equipment manufacturer standards.
• Develops and evaluates complex equipment specifications and requirements, conducts tests, and determines the suitability of off the-shelf electronic equipment, and complex, sophisticated electronic systems to ensure compliance with WMA technical and operational requirements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Failure to obtain or retain a secret Security clearance may result in termination of employment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening test, and periodic testing thereafter.
• Must be able to lift and carry support equipment, up to approximately 50 pounds, for extended periods of time.
• Travel to contingency or hostile fire zones to install equipment, or for surveys and broadcast operations may be required.
• Occasional TDY is required to attend meetings and conduct staff assistance visits.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Serving as a senior technical authority for engineering, designing, and implementing enterprise-level broadcast telecommunications systems, developing new operational protocols and technical standards that serve as the blueprint for broadcast operations worldwide.
• Directing the full lifecycle of complex broadcast technologies, from managing long-range procurement and state-of-the-art equipment integration to providing expert-level guidance and hands-on training to military technicians on systems such as satellite newsgathering, HD television, and Audio over IP (AoIP) networks.
• Acting as a Contract Officer's Technical Representative (COTR), preparing and defending statements of work, sole-source justifications, and system designs for complex, multi-million dollar technical acquisitions in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations.

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.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0391.

If you are using your education to meet the IOR: You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

Education

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study 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.

Other Education: Communications/electronics or automatic data processing training in technical institutes or business schools above the high school level or in Armed Forces schools that included advanced instruction in addition to basic courses, may be substituted for general experience on a month-for-month basis.

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Experience

Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

NOTE: All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the 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. For further information, visit:

Additional information

Other Notes:

This position has been identified as covered by DoW 8140.1-03, Cyberspace Workforce Qualifications and Management Program. As a condition of employment, the incumbent must obtain a cyber-related certification listed in the DoD 8140 qualification repository within 6 months of employment. Failure to obtain/maintain certification(s) according to its requirements and comply with background investigations may result in the termination of employment.

DCWF Category 1: 803 - Product Support Manager (PSM): Advanced

RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:

NOTE: All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.

You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs : This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))

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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