TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is: To assist in the management and maintenance of installation Personal Wireless Communication Systems and Wing Spectrum programs for JBSA and mission partners. This function includes having the ability to provide technical advice; relate user requirements to existing technology; serve as an implementation program specialist

Qualifications:

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions and the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the Telecommunications Series, 0391.Click here for more information regarding the IOR for this series.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience with a wide range of communications concepts, principles, and practices to accomplish work processes through the use of telecommunications devices, methods, services, and facilities. Work encompasses complex and uncommon interfaces and policies and practices; sources of technical data to evaluate new devices, proposals, and approaches for satisfying communications requirements; and a practical understanding of contracting procedures and legal requirements.

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EDUCATION: Successful completion of a Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B or J.D., if related. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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:

• Knowledge of Giant Voice operations, maintenance and programming experience, frequency and spectrum management standards principles, Land Mobile Radio management principles, voice operations/Transmission Systems, practices, methodology, and concepts, both governmental and industrial, as well as portable Public Address systems.
• Knowledge of LMR equipment assets, radio network control, and technical solutions for command and control, base security, law enforcement, civil engineering, and Communications Focal Point
• Knowledge of Giant Voice Installation Warning System, base LMR voice operations and transmission systems for base architecture
• Knowledge of the latest developments in Transmission Systems/Land Mobile Radio and Spectrum Management and Voice Operations, to provide technical advice to functional users on the availability and application of equipment and services.
• Knowledge of the electronic Communications Requirements Document process and completing Technical Solutions and Costing for Transmission Systems requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze/apply specialized communication methods and analytical techniques involving telecommunication systems (e.g., systems compatibility, circuits, switches, distribution, satellite linkages, and networking).
• Knowledge of and skill in applying budget applications for system compatibility and procureme

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.

Responsibilities:

• Directly responsible for assisting in the application of all matters pertaining to Personal Wireless Communication Systems/Land Mobile Radio Network Management and Frequency Management
• Provides technical assistance to customer's utilizing the base electronic Communications Requirements Document (e-CRD) process.
• Directly responsible for assisting in all matters pertaining to Giant Voice management and system maintenance
• Provides technical assistance to customers requesting Land Mobile Radio communications.
• Responsible for maintaining the base frequency management records for Joint Base San Antonio and remote operations.
• Provides Public Address support for designated venues
• Prepares budget, technical reports, staff studies, and briefings.

Salary : $62,629