Telecommunications and Network Infrastructure Facilitator - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the telecommunications service facilitator, monitoring correcting and advising on telecommunications network programs, services and systems. Ensure complete customer satisfaction with all local and long-haul telecommunications services. Duties Plan, develop, and utilize methods, procedures, policies, and techniques to support both region-wide and global telecommunication systems. Develop plans, designs, and specifications for various types of communications and computer systems projects considering facility and infrastructure of the organization. Develop new operational procedures and techniques based upon experience and mission partner requirements. Serve as a technical advisor for customers while providing expertise in estimating the installation, modification, maintenance, operation, and support of both existing and new telecommunications transport and encryption systems. Recommend solutions to resolve difficult issues, tests and implements transport systems and circuits, and research trends and patterns to deviate from traditional methods. Prepare budgets, technical reports, staff studies, briefings, and vendor site support agreements. Represent desired interests in negotiation with vendors, approves vendor actions, and imposes vendor limitations as needed. Participate in discussions, meetings, and committees and presents briefings and prepares recommendations and reports. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship is required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance 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 Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position. Employee must maintain current certifications Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays Shift work and emergency overtime may be required Disclosure of Political Appointments Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. The duty location for this position is Hanscom AFB. However, this position is eligible for telework flexibilities. Telework options can be negotiated and implemented after entrance on duty. Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period. Recruitment incentives may be available and considered by the organization. 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 located here SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-05 through GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience includes serving as a technical expert or advisor on telecommunications and network infrastructure to support organizational goals and customer requirements. Planning, designing, and overseeing the installation, modification, maintenance, and operation of telecommunications systems, including transport and encryption systems. Developing, integrating, and implementing solutions to diverse and complex problems related to telecommunications. Leading or managing telecommunications programs and projects, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met, and ensuring resources are utilized effectively. 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: 1. Knowledge of a wide range of telecommunications theories, concepts, principles, and practices, procedures, policies, standards, operational requirements; and of operational and performance characteristics of telecommunications to develop procedures/policies/practices for local use. 2. Knowledge of performance characteristic telecommunications equipment, systems, services, and transmission media to evaluate new devices, proposals, and approaches. 3. Knowledge of associated methods and techniques such as contracting procedures/legal requirements, cost analyses, and budgets. 4. Knowledge of communication system and infrastructure installation standards, energy utilization, HVAC loading, and bonding/grounding. 5. Knowledge of deployment configuration and practices to recommend, support and sustain cryptographic devices and systems and Air Force standard COMSEC practices policies and procedures. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to identify, direct, or coordinate actions required in providing needed service. 7. Ability to analyze a variety of unusual telecommunications conditions, problems, questions, or conditions associated with formulating projects or studies to substantially alter major telecommunications systems (e.g., systems compatibility, circuits, switches, distribution, satellite linkages, and networking). 8. Ability to research patterns to develop new methods, criteria, or proposed new telecommunications policies and procedures. 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. Education 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 application. Official 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 appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional information This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Interagency 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 position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and most recent SF-50 noting position, grade, and duty location. 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. Click here for more information. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. 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