Telecommunications Specialist

Major Duties

• Serves as Telecommunication Specialist responsible for short and long range communications planning, programming, coordinating and project implementation of a variety of telecommunications systems.
• Operates and maintains SATCOM and terrestrial transport Information Technologies through activations and deactivations, operational analysis, technical testing and troubleshooting.
• Provides instruction, mentors and coaches service members and Civilians on process, policies and technologies across the multiple functional domains.
• Acts as a subject matter expert in support of operations and maintenance of Defense Information Systems Network core equipment, DISN Service Delivery Providers, and Regional Hub Node baseband assets.
• Performs troubleshooting through application of theory involving flow of satellite and baseband systems providing data, voice and video.
• Performs maintenance, provides technical direction and performs QA/QC involving highly complex and technical issues, and personnel located in different functional areas and organizations at various echelons.
• Engineers site unique drawings for use in troubleshooting and operations.
• Provides site certification and developmental training on all systems, equipment and services and procedures involving highly complex and technical training.

Qualifications/ Specialized Experience

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. Army CES positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement". If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. This position is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. 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. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience would be demonstrated by: enhancing the efficiency of various digital or strategic data systems and networks; installing and repairing various communication systems and satellite equipment; and operating various types of communication equipment i.e., long haul communication circuits/systems/networks, and cryptographic equipment.