TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G-6 Army Spectrum Management Office (ASMO) presents and defends Army electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) interests at various National, international, Department of Defense (DOD), Joint, other Federal and domestic agency panels and working groups. Responsibilities Provide Army and U.S. representation to various international, National, Joint and Allied panels and working groups involved in the enhancement and clarification of Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) management policies and procedures. Develop, analyze and evaluate proposals for use of the EMS by users within foreign countries, the Army, other Federal agencies and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licensees. Analyze and evaluate submitted radio frequency proposals by Army users, other Federal agencies and FCC licenses to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with international and National standards, policy, procedures and practices. Conduct special studies and surveys of EMS usage to obtain data, develop information and recommend new policy, regulations and procedures for improved use and reduction of actual or potential harmful interference. Provide technical assistance to Army users at all levels to assure accuracy and completeness of data contained in radio frequency assignments, and compliance with international and National standards, policies and procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes evaluating concepts, principles and practices of telecommunications systems and equipment which use electromagnetic spectrum (EMS); assisting in analyzing proposals for use of the EMS by users within United States; participating in special studies and surveys of EMS usage to obtain data, develop information and recommend new policy, regulations and procedures for improved use and reduction of actual or potential harmful interference; managing accuracy and completeness of data contained in radio frequency assignments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Information Technology/Cyber Management (34) Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. This position is NOT remote or virtual.