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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (DSCA PLANNER) (Title 32), Position Description Number D2529000 and is part of the IL DCSIM, National Guard.
Learn more about this agency04/04/2023 to 08/10/2023
$82,830 - $107,680 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent -
Full-time -
Excepted
None
No
Yes
IL-11893188-AR-23-132
715297000
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
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:
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:
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.
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 for this occupational series and grade.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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):
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Your resume that clearly demonstrates experience that meets the requirements of this position. Your resume must contain identifiable information such as your name, address, and phone number. It should also show your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
Other supporting documents (as applicable):
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11893188
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/715297000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
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