TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Position: Telecommunications Specialist, GS-12/13

Division: CIRG

Unit: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

Location: Quantico, VA

Working Hours:

Salary: GS-12 $101,401.00 - $131,826.00

GS-13 $120,579.00 - $156,755.00

Full Performance Level: GS-13

Number of Positions Available: 1

Duration: Full Time/Permanent

Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Key Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to pass a U.S. Government physical exam
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
• Some travel required

Mission Statement:

The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States.

Physical Demand

• Must be able to lift objects in excess of 50 pounds.

Major Duties:

GS-12

• Assesses resources required to support a given mission through knowledge of operations with specialized equipment.
• Responds to actual and potential incidents and possesses overall tactical communication systems responsibility during deployment.
• Maintains overall responsibility for Communications Security (COMSEC) including Transmission Security, Physical Security, Emission Security, and Cryptographic Security to protect against compromise at the physical or transport levels.
• Determines resource allocation, addresses interoperability issues, installs communications systems, establishes connectivity and monitors systems performance.
• Maintains individual responsibility to know and put into practice all the provisions of the appropriate publications that relate to the protection of the COMSEC equipment and materials.
• Assist in developing plans for communications, and providing communication training.

In addition to the above

GS-13

• Provides limited advice and guidance in the field of tactical communications to FBI management, other federal agencies, and state and local enforcement both during on-site management of operations and during daily functions.
• Develops operational strategies, prepares primary support and contingency plans for management as required by mission objectives.
• Responds to actual and potential incidents and possesses overall tactical communication systems responsibility during deployment.
• Maintains overall responsibility for Communications Security (COMSEC) including Transmission Security, Physical Security, Emission Security, and Cryptographic Security to protect against compromise at the physical or transport levels.
• Determines resource allocation, addresses interoperability issues, installs communications systems, establishes connectivity and monitors systems performance.
• Maintains individual responsibility to know and put into practice all the provisions of the appropriate publications that relate to the protection of the COMSEC equipment and materials. Assist in developing plans for communications, and providing communication training.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI’s Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.

Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Most Competitive, Competitive, or Least Competitive. Names of candidates in the Most Competitive category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Veterans’ preference will be applied.

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:

• Collaboration
• Technology Awareness
• Telecommunications
• Problem Solving/Judgment
• Communication
• Public Safety and Security

Specialized Experience (SE):

GS-12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Experience evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedure and requirements that demonstrates knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology.
• Experience in telecommunications/networking concepts and methods to provide operational services.
• Experience in the development of written documentation including tactical communications plans, site surveys, training plans and system evaluation reports.
• Experience in preparing budgetary justifications and making comparisons.

In addition to the above

GS-13: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Experiencing evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedure and requirements that demonstrates knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology.
• Experience analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of program operations in meeting established goals and objectives.
• Experience in telecommunications/networking concepts and methods to provide operational services.

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