Telecommunications Specialist

Summary

Organizational

Location:

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Information and Technology, Field Support Directorate East Texas Region, located in:
Eagle Pass, TX;
Harlingen, TX;
Marfa, TX. Location Preference:
Choose one.

Salary: GS‑09, Step 1 – $61,722.00 to GS‑11, Step 10 – $97,087.00, with promotion potential to GS‑12, Step 10 – $.

As a Telecommunications Specialist you will coordinate and conduct performance measurements on new and advanced wireless telecommunication equipment and techniques. Typical assignments include:

• Installing, troubleshooting, repairing, redesigning, and maintaining telecommunications systems.
• Configuring and maintaining telecommunication networks and applications such as intrusion detection systems, land, mobile radio communications, and video surveillance.
• Resolving telecommunication equipment failure and unsatisfactory performance problems.
• Providing recommendations and proposals on new and advanced equipment and techniques.

• U.S. Citizen.
• Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service.
• Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• English language proficiency (pre‑employment processes conducted in English).
• Background investigation will be required.
• CBP's Drug‑Free Workplace Plan compliance required.
• Background investigation may include felony checks, controlled substance checks.
• Residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP.

GS‑9: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, including assisting with installation, training, configuration, and technical evaluations.

GS‑11: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, including maintaining system performance, installing and troubleshooting telecommunications systems, and assisting with tower equipment installation.

GS‑9 and GS‑11:
Completed graduate education or equivalent, with major in a related field such as electrical engineering, computer science, or telecommunications.

• Motor Vehicle Operation:
  Valid state driver’s license required;
  Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) may be required.
• Overtime:
  Uncontrollable, unscheduled overtime beyond 40‑hour work week may be required.
• On‑Call: 24/7 availability may be required.
• Passport:
  International duty assignments may require an official passport.
• Physical demands:
  Climb ladders, towers, lift equipment >50 lbs; work may be performed in electronics shop or remote sites.

• Veterans, military spouses, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities.