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TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy
United States Fleet Forces Command
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Summary

You will serve as a Telecommunications Specialize in the U.S. Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station of NAVAL COMP TELCOM AREA WESTPAC.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Posted 02/24/23
Location
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$57,118 - $74,250 per year

A Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) of 12.25% will be added to the stated salary. COLA is subject to change at any time.

Pay scale & grade
GG 9
Promotion potential
9
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Announcement number
DE-11796781-23-DMK
Control number
708679200

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will operate the Automated Network Control Center (ANCC) system to electronically monitory and patch digital, analog, audio and optical circuitry.
  • You will operate secure and non-secure voice circuits between communications facilities, aircraft and Afloat forces.
  • You will scan and recognize various forms of satellite interference via the AirForce Sprit website.
  • You will configure, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform fault isolation and system backups for various telecommunications equipment systems.
  • You will conduct internal and external building security rounds to ensure physical security requirements are fulfilled.

Requirements

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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 an interim and/or final Top Secret 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.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
  • You must obtain the required credentials within 6 months of appointment and maintain those credentials as described in SECNAV M-5239.2 for DCWF specialty area 47.
  • This position has been designated as a Cyber Workforce position in the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) in specialty area 411, and as a condition of employment, the incumbent of the position is required to maintain qualifications qualifications.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
  • You must participate in a continuous learning (CL) program as described in SECNAV VIST 5239.20A and SECNAV M5239.2.
  • An annual 20 hour minimum of Cyber Workforce related continuous learning must be documented in a current individual development plan signed by both the employee and the supervisor.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
  • May be required to obtain a VISA dependent on the overseas country's laws/regulations.

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 ensuring availability and functionality of telecommunications equipment systems (e.g. Automated Network Control Center (ANCC), High Frequency (HF) Transmitter and Receiver control functions, Super High Frequency (SHF), and Satellite Communications (SATCOM)).

This position is within the Work Category Technical and Administrative Support at Work Level II, Series and Grade GG-0391-11.

Additional qualifications information can be found from the following Department of Defense website: https://dodcio.defense.gov/Cyber-Workforce/CES.aspx

Education

OR

Have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree in 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.

OR

Have successfully completed two full years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a master's degree in 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.

OR

Have obtained an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the position being filled.https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/ federal-occupations-by-college-major/

OR

Have a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent

Additional information

This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.

Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

The Cyber Interagency Transfer Authority (CITA) permits movement of CES employees appointed under Section 1599f of Title 10 U.S.C. and excepted service employees appointed under Schedule A, Section 213.3106(b)(11) of Title 5 CFR, info cyber workforce positions in the competitive service and movement of competitive service employees into DoD Cyber Workforce positions within the Military Departments and Defense Agencies.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must be provided sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire.

If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may be affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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.

DoD Components with CES positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement." If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. Examples of these documents include: a DD-214 (Member-4 copy); a Statement of Service (if you are currently active duty) from your unit which states the date you entered on active duty, the date you are separating, character of service, and the campaign medals you have received. Veterans with a service-connected disability rating must submit an official written document from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying your compensable service-connected disability rating with overall percentage clearly shown.

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Agency contact information

Department of Navy EIC
Email
doneic@us.navy.mil
Address
NAVAL COMP TELCOM AREA WESTPAC
Naval Computer and Telecommunications
Station WestPAC Guam
FPO, AP 96537
US

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