Telecommunications Specialist

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To qualify for a Telecommunications Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Experience working with telecommunication systems supporting telecommunications, preparedness and special mission requirements.

Experience functioning as technical authority in assignments requiring the application of new theories, concepts, and developments to communication problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods, technology, or procedures. Leading teams responsible for system engineering and oversight of telecommunication projects.

Briefing senior leadership on system capabilities and limitations. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri. Corps) 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. To be found well-qualified as an ICTAP applicant, candidates must have specialized experience including: Displaying expert knowledge of specialized telecommunications systems that includes data communications, frequency management, deployment planning, network switching, and advanced strategic/tactical communications systems operations; In-depth understanding of emergency communications systems used in both government and private sectors and their application to disaster and contingency requirements; applies sound management and administrative principles to review, analyze, and resolve complex telecommunications problems; and possess strong written and oral communication skills to manage programs, interpret policies, and prepare authoritative guidance and documentation.

Experience working with telecommunication systems supporting telecommunications, preparedness and special mission requirements; Experience functioning as technical authority in assignments requiring the application of new theories, concepts, and developments to communication problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods, technology, or procedures; Leading teams responsible for system engineering and oversight of telecommunication projects.

Briefing senior leadership on system capabilities and limitations. This is an Emergency Essential (EE) position. The incumbent will be designated Non-Combat Essential (NCE). In the event of a crisis, the incumbent may be required to deploy, within CONUS only, via temporary reassignment or be required to stay in place to support contingency operations.

The incumbent may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively; therefore, the position requires the incumbent to be screened from military recall. Military Reservists selected for an EE position must arrange for a military deployment waiver from the Reserve Unit, which will remain in effect while assigned to the EE position.

This requirement must be met prior to placement in an EE position. An NCE employee could be deployed to support emergency operations, humanitarian missions, disaster relief, or other expeditionary missions in the continental United States that are not considered "combat" locations. Deployment will be via Temporary Duty (TDY) orders.

Deployment may entitle the employee to additional monetary compensation dependent upon the deployment location.

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.