Clarification from the agency

This is an open continuous announcement. Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date until the position is filled.

As a TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (DSCA PLANNER) (Title 32), GS-0391-12, you will support emergency communications for the National Guard.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Ensure Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency (PACE) communications pathways between National Guard and civil interagency partners.
• Coordinate with the Governor's Statewide Interoperability Coordinator (SWIC) and other civil authorities to ensure the National Guard is integrated into Statewide Communication Interoperability Plans (SCIP), Tactical Interoperable Communication Plans (TICP), and state level communications field operating guides.
• Represent the National Guard in state and regional government working groups such as FEMA's Regional Emergency Communications Coordination Working Group (RECCWG) and land mobile radio system boards to ensure National Guard interoperability with civil agencies.
• Ensure mission command is maintained between the Joint Forces Headquarters, all armories, and units during emergencies.
• Develop plans to procure, install, and maintain multiple redundant forms of communications at every armory, installation, and training site.
• Manage the Disaster Incident Response Emergency Communications Terminal (DIRECT) program, the Joint Incident Site Communications Capability (JISCC) program, emergency communications equipment caches, and emergency communications trailers to ensure quick employment in support of Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) operations.
• Conduct interoperability planning with agencies external to the National Guard.
• Organize training for fulltime and traditional personnel at each armory on emergency communications equipment to ensure proficiency in preparation for emergencies.
• Assist the Director of Military Support in building exercises that test and improve the National Guard's ability to employ emergency communications assets during a no notice event.
• Manage telecommunications budgets to resource the operation, maintenance, and sustainment of non-standard communications response capabilities to support rapid response forces, catastrophic events, National Security and Special Events (NSSE), shared situational awareness, domestic operations, and continuity of operations.
• Maintain the Incident Command System (ICS) Form 217 to assist the COML in producing the ICS 205 Communications Plan for the event.
• Work with the state Emergency Management Agency / Office of Emergency Management to ensure National Guard elements operating under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) are properly resourced to communicate in their assigned areas of operation.

Conditions of employment

• To ensure compliance with applicable nationwide preliminary injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, our agency will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for Federal Employees. Our agency may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
• Incumbent must complete the following Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Command System (ICS) classes within 6 months of employment:
  • Introduction to Incident Command System, IS-00100
  • Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, IS-00200
  • Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents, ICS-300
  • An Introduction to the National Incident Management System, IS-00700
  • National Response Framework, An Introduction, IS-00800
  • All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader (COML) Course
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of considerations for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence:

• The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
• The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
• The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
• The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
• The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens.

Military Grades: Enlisted/Warrant Officer/Officer, not to exceed COL

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess experience gained through military technical training schools which was included in the one year on the-job experience; and possess a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-12 Level - MUST possess specialized experience which includes at least 36 months of experience (1) An understanding of electronic communications concepts, principles, practices, procedures, policies, standards, and operational requirements; (2) A technical knowledge of the operational and performance characteristics of communications equipment, automated control and network management systems, transmission media, and the relationships among component parts of telecommunications systems; (3) The ability to apply specialized communication methods and analytical techniques; and, (4) The knowledge of communications equipment, systems, services, and transmission media. Experiences are as follows: Managing engineering design analysis, contracting requirements, and developing telecommunication systems and networks for voice and data, both tactical and administrative; and managing the telecommunication systems activities for the state/installation; skilled and knowledgeable of statewide contracting, acquisition and managing telecommunication networks, systems, services, and equipment, both leased and government owned; skilled experiences in developing, preparing, and/or administering all concepts, policies, and procedures required to manage telecommunication resources and requirements; skilled and experienced in preparing telecommunication equipment specifications; Statements of Work; Requests For Service (RFS); conducting the Management Evaluations (ME); preparing and processing Telecommunication Service Requests (TSR); skilled in pricing and determining the cost effectiveness of requirements; certifying availability of funds; programming and managing the telecommunications budget; skilled in completing the charge back and reimbursable applications and procedures; knowledgeable in how to determine lead times and establish service dates; and, how to determine technical feasibility and compatibility of requirements; experienced in the submission of in-effect reports to the US Army Information Systems Command (USARCO); skilled in managing customer accounts, automation and database management, completing Annual Review and Revalidation (AR&R) reports; skilled in completing Telecommunication Service Priority (TSP) requests for circuits that required priority restoration; experienced in issuing Commercial Communication Work Orders (CCWO); and assuring adequacy of Maximum Limits Telecommunication Service. Authorizations (ML-CSA); experiences involved assigning and evaluating subordinates' work performance based on priorities and determining the employees' capabilities to work various levels of difficult assignments; skilled in advising, counseling, and instructing employees on work and/or administrative matters; experiences included providing highly complex technical solutions to support unique systems requirements for specialized communication systems; skilled in monitoring quality control practices and identified ways to improve production, timeliness, efficiency or quality of work; training and/or certifications to serve as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the state or installation Contracting Officer; experienced in performing an initial analysis, procurement, installation of telecommunications equipment, and monitoring and evaluating the contractor's performance; skilled in handling and knowledgeable of analog and digital telecommunication systems; knowledgeable of technical advances and improvements in equipment and telecommunications software; experienced in reviewing Command Information Systems Plans (ISP) and Information Management Plans (IMP) and skilled in determining if these plans met the customers' needs; or, were adapted in order to meet program mission requirements and consistency with the state architecture; experienced in establishing policies and procedures for accomplishment of the unit's programs and functions which include prioritizing tasks and implementing priority changes in the work requirements and skills needed by subordinates to effectively balance workloads; experienced in conducting operations, task functions, and managing manpower funds and resources; skilled in identifying requirements and initiating requests for additional resources, along with equipment, supplies, and space, to ensure unit personnel are successful in meeting goals and objectives; career broadening training and experiences in leading, planning and scheduling work, and competent in smooth flow and even distribution of work that ensured the full utilization of personnel; leadership experiences that included guiding employees through telecommunication program tasks; skilled in counseling and providing positive reinforcement of safety and professional conduct; experienced in conducting employee performance evaluations; mentoring employees or colleagues; managing resources and budgets; and directing assigned work, or leading the employees on program tasks, inspections, exercises, deployments, and/or mobilizations, effectively and efficiently planning and scheduling work, structuring assignments to create viable procedures that resulted in measured and improved task processes; experienced in creating and implementing improvements in mission programs and strategies, executing training applications and career development that resulted in the employees' increased performance values in quality work, timeliness considerations, and work efficiencies; experienced in working with the equal employment and affirmative action guidelines.

In order to be considered qualified, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in Federal service.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

• Infrastructure Design
• Organizational Awareness
• Planning and Evaluating
• Telecommunications Project/Program Management