TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Summary About the Position: The DCS, G-6 Army Spectrum Management Office (ASMO) presents and defends Army electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) interests at various National, international, Department of Defense (DOD), Joint, other Federal and domestic agency panels and working groups. Leads ASMO's efforts to automate the functional areas of EMS management supportability and electromagnetic compatibility. Responsibilities Provide Army and U.S. representation to various international, National, Joint and Allied panels and working groups involved in the enhancement and clarification of Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) management policies and procedures. Develop, analyze and evaluate proposals for use of the EMS by users within foreign countries, the Army, other Federal agencies and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licensees. Analyze and evaluate submitted radio frequency proposals by Army users, other Federal agencies and FCC licenses to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with international and National standards, policy, procedures and practices. Conduct special studies and surveys of EMS usage to obtain data, develop information and recommend new policy, regulations and procedures for improved use and reduction of actual or potential harmful interference. Provide technical assistance to Army users at all levels to assure accuracy and completeness of data contained in radio frequency assignments, and compliance with international and National standards, policies and procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes evaluating concepts, principles and practices of telecommunications systems and equipment which use electromagnetic spectrum (EMS); assisting in analyzing proposals for use of the EMS by users within United States; participating in special studies and surveys of EMS usage to obtain data, develop information and recommend new policy, regulations and procedures for improved use and reduction of actual or potential harmful interference; managing accuracy and completeness of data contained in radio frequency assignments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Organizational Awareness Technical Competence Telecommunications Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Information Technology/Cyber Management (34) Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. This position is not remote or virtual.