Telecommunications Specialist Security Clearance

Position: TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Duties
* You will serve as a TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST in the LITTLE CREEK BASE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE (BCO), HAMPTON ROADS BCO DIVISION, EXTERNAL SUPPORT DEPARTMENT at the NAVAL COMPUTER AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS AREA MASTER STATION ATLANTIC.
* You will be responsible for receiving and analyzing telecommunications service requests (TSR) from host and tenant organizations.
* You will perform frequent on-site inspections requiring examination of equipment/systems/facilities for sufficient functionality, and for adequate space and safety compliance.
* You will consult with the heads of activities or departments to determine telecommunications requirements, or to study network traffic patterns.
* You will prepare task orders to contract for regulated telecommunications services; and submit, along with other appropriate documentation, to contracting officials for authorization.
* You will provide system administration for Avaya Definity and Communication Manager Telephone systems.
* You will maintain liaison with various telecommunication contractors on such matters as equipment specifications, customer's requirements, installation, service quality, special services, and innovations.
* You will request price information and oversee equipment installations and service schedules with appropriate vendors and customer personnel. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Must be a US Citizen.
* Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
* Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
* New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
* Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
* Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
* You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
* You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
* This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 411, proficiency level INTERMEDIATE the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies. Qualifications Applicants must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Such experience is typically in or directly relates to the work of the position to be filled. Qualifying experience would be demonstrated by:

-Experience utilizing the theory, technical and operational aspects of voice, data and video communications, local and long-haul networking and telecommunication systems.

-Experience identifying wire communications, technical design, installation standards, contracting, operations and maintenance of telephone switching equipment, cable systems and station apparatus.

-Experience applying the use of industry practices for the day-to-day operations of telecommunications systems and service.

-Experience providing recommendations, solutions and budgetary cost estimates for expansion and modernization for future telecommunication requirements. This position is within the Work Category PROFESSIONAL at Work Level FULL PERFORMANCE, Series and Grade GG-0391-11. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR

EXPERIENCE:

Applicants may substitute the following education for the required experience, provided it demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position:
Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in electrical or electronic engineering, mathematics, physics, public utilities, statistics, computer science, telecommunications management, information systems management, business administration, industrial…