TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

Company: Department of the Air Force
Location: Wahiawa
Posted on: May 3, 2024

Job Description:

Duties--- Provides advice and instructions to other satellite controllers on technical work and operational processes.--- Studies directives and criteria emanating from higher authorities and based on analysis of this documentation develops, implements, directs, and manages specific guidelines and procedures to be applied in executing work applicable to Wideband SATCOM and all functional and associated SATCOM and satellite areas.--- Supports Force Modernization fielding efforts at the local siteRequirements Conditions of Employment--- U.SCitizenship is required.--- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance.--- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF RegulationsIf receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreementMore information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/--- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.--- For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html--- Disclosure of Political Appointments.--- Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have direct deposit.--- Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromiseEmployee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret w/ SCI clearance.--- Employee needs to obtain and maintain approval to access the portfolio of Special Access Programs required to perform daily duties.--- This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing ProgramIt is required to (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing.--- May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.--- May be required to work an irregular tour (i.e., shift work).--- May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.--- Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without noticeQualifications 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, Group Coverage Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions, Individual Occupational Requirement for Telecommunications (IOR), Series 0391https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (IOR) - 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 filledOther 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 basisOR Three years of progressively responsible general work experience with one year of that experience equivalent to the NH-01 grade level or equivalent in the Federal Service, which provides a basic knowledge of telecommunications functions, problems, and/or solutionsIn addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-01, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-04 or equivalent in the Federal ServiceSpecialized experience must include adapting existing plans and techniques to accomplish complex projects/programsRecommends improvements to the design or operation of systems, equipment, or processesOR EDUCATION: Completed a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major study in 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 filledNOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcriptsOR 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 a copy of transcriptsKNOWLEDGE, 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 Wideband SATCOM systems and operations sufficient to serve as a technical advisor to other satellite controllers.--- Ability to configure and operate Wideband satellite systems, management, planning, and tools to ensure authorized levels of performance.--- Skill in working with customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations.--- Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.--- Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; determine goals and strategies to achieve them;coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes.--- Ability to identify problems and use sound judgment and decisions to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendationsPART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time workYou must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per weekVOLUNTEER 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 employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experienceEducation ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the applicationOfficial transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointmentAn accrediting institution recognized by the U.SDepartment of Education must accredit educationClick here to check accreditationFOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirementsYou must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.Seducation programIt is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applyingAdditional information AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory positionInteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this positionYou must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty locationEmployed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of AnnuitantsClick here for more information120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing dateApplicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occurMilitary Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they appliedYou must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSPClick here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification ChecklistPriority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance levelYou must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP ApplicantClick here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference)To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcementIf you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click

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