Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

• Serves as Chief of the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) performing duties for maintaining DRSN nodes.
• Plans, coordinates, designs, and supervises system related relocations, upgrades, and installations. Responsible for the administration, diagnostic analysis and repair of the e Digital Small Switch (DSS-2A) and Peripheral Equipment.
• Develops long-range plans for communications links to maintain and expand, where necessary, network coverage of the users.
• Develops budget estimates and approves the allocation, distribution, and expenditure of financial resources for technical operations.
• Evaluates and verifies the technical quality of signals sent via satellite and directly monitors quality at receiver locations to ensure satisfactory system operations.
• Provides detailed technical analysis and evaluation of equipment problems.
• Makes on-site visits to outlying DRSN sites located in Korea to provide technical and engineering assistance and guidance as required.
• Provides advice and assistance to senior level officials.
• Establishes network operating standards for equipment and systems on the Command and Control Switching systems.
• Supervises a staff of military and civilian personnel. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets priorities, prepares schedules for completion of work and assigns work based on priorities.
• Evaluates performance of subordinates, provides advice, counsels and/or instructs employees on both work and administrative matters.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• In accordance with AR 690-11, this position has been designated as "Emergency-Essential".
• Emergency-Essential designation takes precedence over any transportation agreement or military recall status.
• During a crisis situation or wartime, the incumbent must continue the duties and requirements of the position to ensure the success of combat operations or to support combat essential systems subsequent to mobilization or an evacuation order.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential.
• In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess, or obtain and maintain, a valid regular or official U.S. Passport.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug testing screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a three year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in DoDI 1400.25 V3005, Cyber Excepted Service, Employment and Placement.
• This is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Appointment to this position does not confer competitive status.

Qualifications

Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

Army CES positions apply Veteran's 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.

This position is in the Supervisory/Management Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.

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.

To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience would be demonstrated by: Providing the necessary technical expertise to support development, operation, maintenance, alignment, and testing of complex telecommunications and electronics equipment used in the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN); developing long-range plans for communications links to maintain and expand, where necessary, network coverage of the users; assisting with development of budget estimates and approves the allocation, distribution, and expenditure of financial resources for technical operations; evaluating and verifying the technical quality of signals sent via satellite and directly monitors quality at receiver locations to ensure satisfactory system operations.

• Current DoD Employees: If a current permanent CES employee, you shall be granted administrative return rights. If not a current permanent CES employee, you may be granted administrative return rights if agreed to by your CONUS organization.
• In accordance with DoD CES Personnel System Implementation Guidance for Overseas Rotations and Administrative Return Rights, employees must be able to satisfy the rotation requirement and tour limitations in DoD Instruction 1400.25 Volume 1230.

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, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.