TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to provide proven voice and data transport infrastructure capabilities to meet the needs of mission partners.

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Duties

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• Serving as senior technical expert providing analysis and guidance relating to the administration and maintenance of transport systems and services specific to base's network infrastructure necessary to support UC development and sustainment.
• As a senior technical expert, develops complex and advanced plans for the implementation and convergence of UC services impacting voice, data, and video operations, commercial circuits and base TDM and VoIP switch operation and expansion.
• As senior technical expert, researches, analyzes and plans for current and future technology intergration and works issues for compatibilitity and standardization based on current and projected needs.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage and Fact Sheet
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• This position may require travel.
• Cybersecurity Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes IA work as a paramount duty requirement.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED 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. Should include a comprehensive knowledge of telecommunications and networking, from theory and concepts to architectures, principles, and standards. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Ideal Candidate: To be considered, a candidate must have a comprehensive knowledge of telecommunications and networking, from theory and concepts to architectures, principles, and standards. This includes understanding the operational characteristics of various equipment, systems, and services to evaluate products and strategies. The role demands the ability to effectively analyze the interrelationships between network components, troubleshoot issues, and develop testing methods from an operational perspective. Additionally, the applicant should be knowledgeable in related areas like technical documentation, contracting procedures, cost analysis, and budgeting. Crucially, the position requires strong oral and written communication skills to coordinate actions, maintain documentation, revise policies, and provide management with clear technical and cost analyses for informed decision-making.

Strong technical and communications skills with ability to lead multifunctional teams in accomplishing complex projects. Strong troubleshooting skills with experience in collaborating with HHQ Air Force and Defense Information Systems Agency teams. Experience in managing Avaya voice systems and Ciena Optical Networks.

12+ years of experience in voice systems and transport environments

7+ years of experience in Avaya voice

7+ years of experience with Ciena transport equipment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of a full range of telecommunications and networking theories, concepts, architectures, topologies, principles, practices, procedures, policies, standards, performance characteristics, and operational specifications/requirements.

2. Knowledge of operational and performance characteristics of telecommunications and networking equipment, systems, services, and transmission media to develop procedures/practices for local use; and evaluate product, proposals, and strategies.

3. Ability to gather facts and effectively analyze telecommunications and networking component interrelationships and evaluate systems, peripherals, applications, and services from an operational and sustainment perspective; and develop concepts and methods to test and troubleshoot equipment and network problems.

4. Knowledge of associated methods and techniques such as technical documentation, contracting procedures/legal requirements. cost analysis, and budgeting.

5. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to identify, direct, or coordinate actions required in providing necessary service and support.

6. Ability to maintain necessary systems and services documentation, review/revise/develop policy and procedures, initiate plans for enhancements, present research findings, and provide management sufficient technical and cost analysis information, through oral briefings and/or written point papers, to render an informed decision.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE : Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE : Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

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This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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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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