Telecommunications Specialist Security Clearance

Position: TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Location: Nellis Air Force Base

Duties
* Plans and develops methods, procedures, policies, and techniques concerning telecommunication systems.
* Serves as technical advisor Provides technical assistance/guidance to system users, program managers, and contracting personnel.
* Implements telecommunication programs and special projects Implements various telecommunications programs to improve existing telecommunications capabilities and new systems requirements.
* Develops statements of work for telecommunications projects Provides technical review of design, calculations, cost estimates, implementation dates, and specifications for negotiation and/or administration of contracts.
* Prepares budget, technical reports, staff studies, and briefings Prepares budgetary data in support of programs/projects.
* Provides customer assistance and/or training for assigned telecommunications systems. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship Required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* A security clearance may be required
* If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:  
* This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* Position may be subject to random drug testing
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
* The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
* Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station.
* The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
* Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position.
* Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required.
* Must possess and be able to maintain a Top Secret Special Access (SAR) Security Clearance.
* Possess a working knowledge of currently fielded survival radio equipment. 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, https:// SPECIALIZED

EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience in evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrate knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology. OR

EDUCATION:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related Major study -- electrical or electronic engineering, mathematics, physics, public utilities, statistics, computer science, telecommunications management, information systems management, business administration, industrial management, or other fields related to the position to be filled.

NOTE:

You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND

EDUCATION:

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

NOTE:

You must submit a copy of your transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE:

Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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, practices, procedures, policies, standards, and operational requirements.
2. Knowledge of operational and performance characteristics of telecommunications equipment, systems, services, and transmission media to develop procedures/policies/practices for local use, and evaluate devises, proposals, and approaches.
3. Knowledge of associated methods and techniques such as contracting procedures/legal requirements, cost analyses, and budgets.
4. Knowledge of basic electronics theory and operating principles, the application of existing and planned technology to communications requirements,…