Telecommunications Equipment Operator

Summary This position is located in the Pentagon Operations Center (POC) Division. The mission of the POC, and particularly of the Telecommunications Equipment Operator, is to observe, receive, validate, and react to information regarding indications of potential threats to public safety, physical security breaches, or compromises of infrastructure integrity at Pentagon facilities in the NCR in order to provide a safe work environment for the DoD community and its visitors. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration) May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period Must be determined suitable for federal employment Required to participate in the direct deposit program This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing This position may be subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program This position is subject to recall 24/7 and the employee is required to work shifts; days off vary. This position is designated as Drug Testing Required. The employee is subject to random urinalysis testing in accordance with guidelines. The potential to work up to 16 hours at a time does exist due to unscheduled absences and/or extreme circumstances such as natural disasters, tenorist attacks and other all hazards emergency or disaster situations. The employee may be subject to verbal abuse during telephone conversations with members of the general public. Qualifications Continues Conditions of Employment Employees assigned to this position are designated as EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES. Emergency employees are expected to report for, or remain at. work in dismissal or closure situations due to adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, or other emergency situations ( e.g., building closure due to power outage) causing disruptions of government operations, unless otherwise directed by their supervisor. Retention in this position is contingent upon the successful completion and passing of all agency training requirements which include, but are not limited to: a. Obtain and maintain CPR/ AED certification within 40 days of entry on duty b. Obtain DoD HazMat Awareness certification within 40 days of entry on duty c. Obtain and maintain Pro Board DoD Telecommunicator I & II certification within 270 days of entry on duty d. Obtain and maintain IAED EMO and EMD-Q Improvement Specialist (if selected) certification within 270 days of entry on duty e. All training requirements outlined in Pentagon Force Protection Agency Integrated Emergency Operations Center Manual 3002.00 V-1, Training Program Manual There is potential for the employee to be exposed to extremely high levels of mental and emotional stress due to the nature of incoming calls and incidents, emergency nature of the work, the rigid time constraints for response actions, the emotional state of the persons calling for service, and the nature and consequences of the decisions the employee is required to make. The employee may be required to use hearing correction devices to augment their natural hearing in order to meet the requirements listed in accordance with the standards set forth in National Emergency Number Association (NENA) Hearing Standards for Public Safety Telecommunicators, Document 54-002, June 10, 2006. This position is not eligible for telework. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov//faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ You may qualify at the GS-09 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates: . 1) Using standard procedures (including established questioning) to manage emergency calls; 2) Perform system functions checks to ensure equipment is operational; and 3) Evaluating emergency calls to determine problem/nature of call to dispatch appropriate emergency personnel or equipment. You may qualify at the GS-08 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates: 1) Evaluating emergency calls to determine problem/nature of call to dispatch appropriate emergency personnel or equipment; 2) Assisting with a service request or direct caller to the appropriate department based on request for service; and 3) Providing callers emergency medical instructions of first aid techniques, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). You may qualify at the GS-07 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates: 1) operating a variety of communication equipment; 2) providing post-dispatch and pre-arrival instructions for all response resources, usually in stressful and highly dynamic environments; and, 3) reporting discrepancies experienced while using communications equipment. 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. ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience. Additional information Priority consideration programs continue under their current operating procedures. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application. Please view the following link for information on how to obtain an alternative application https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?%20title=Alternate_Application_Information Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements: https://www.usajobs.gov//working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/ https://www.usajobs.gov//working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/ https://www.usajobs.gov//working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/ Other Special Appointment Authorities https://www.usajobs.gov/ Interchange Agreements https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Employed 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 Annuitants. /www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/ Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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