Telecommunications Manager (Training/Ops)

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Headquarters Operational Support Division (SC), Office of Investigative Technology (ST).

This position(s) primary purpose is to oversee the DEA, Office of Investigative Technology, Telecommunications Training Program.

Qualifications:

Applicants must meet the Basic requirement AND Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

Basic Requirement

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; OR

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; OR

Experience: Evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrated knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology.

Specialized Experience

You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent as a GS-13: 1) Developing telecommunications training for an organization and field studies that simulate operational environments; 2) Managing a program to facilitate procurement activities that lead to enhance telecommunications products; 3) Maintaining systems to evaluate and monitor contractual performance.

Specialized 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. One year of specialized experience for this position includes:

Competencies: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competencies in the following areas:

• Administration and Management
• Contracting/Procurement
• Technical Competence
• Technology Awareness

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement (as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F).

Responsibilities:

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

As a Telecommunications Manager (Training/Ops), your typical work assignments may include:

• Oversees the DEA, Science and Technology, Training Program, which covers the areas of Wireless Interception, Remote Surveillance, and Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
• Provides technical training assistance to DEA field personnel, consultative/planning, advise.
• Evaluates advancements in technology and equipment for adoption/modification of the ST program DEA wide, the design, dismantling, and fabrication of covert and concealed equipment.
• Responsible for the following courses: basic technical skills, basic computer networking skills, collateral technical, surveillance photography, hotel kit, automotive integration, and counter-unmanned aircraft systems (cUAS aka counter drone technologies).
• Consults with DEA stakeholders to understand the requirement, conducts research, recommend solutions, and participate in the development or acquisition of new technologies.

Salary : $132,368 - $172,075