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SUPERVISORY BROADCAST OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Department of Defense
Defense Media Activity
Chief of Operations / Regional Media Center
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Summary

This position is part of the Defense Media Activity. This position serves as the Chief of Operations and the Regional Media Center (RMC) for AFN-E. The incumbent is responsible for the planning, direction, and staff supervision of all radio and television broadcast operations, production, and command information activities for AFN-E.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
03/10/2026 to 03/10/2026
Salary
$90,925 to - $118,204 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Sembach, Germany
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for situational telework only.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
OS-DWIA-12900654-DE
Control number
860541300

Duties

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As a SUPERVISORY BROADCAST OPERATIONS SPECIALIST at the GS-1001-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Plans, manages, develops, and controls the AFN-E Regional Media Center, including Network Radio & TV News Production, Spot Production, and the TV/Radio Traffic and Automation Section.
  • Develops and implements operations plans to improve service, meet critical command information objectives, and address essential operational issues such as deployments and contingency operations.
  • Ensures AFN-E resources are effectively mobilized to craft and execute campaigns that achieve measurable results required by commanders.
  • Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
  • Give advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Work Schedule: Full time, Work on overtime, evenings, weekends, and federal holidays is required
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is eligible for situational telework only.
  • Subject to the 5 year foreign area limitation DODI 1400.25-V1230 72612
  • This position is designated as Emergency-Essential (E-E) and Key . The incumbent cannot vacate the position during a national emergency or mobilization and may be required to participate in readiness exercises.
  • The incumbent must pass a pre-employment drug test and is subject to periodic testing thereafter.
  • A significant amount of travel is required. The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
  • Passport/Visa for selectee and family members may be required
  • Immunizations for selectee and family members may be required

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS -12 grade level in the Federal service:

  • Coordinating with various stakeholders and/or their representatives to identify and meet critical information objectives and essential radio and television broadcasting operational and regional issues;
  • Maintain awareness of network manpower and budget levels and determines fiscal priorities for radio and television area-wide assignments, per-diem, travel, audio-visual support;
  • Research, draft, coordinate, and finalize operational concept plans pertaining to the fielding of broadcast systems, which leverage advanced technology to improve the reliability, quality, and efficiency of products;
  • Maintain routine, timely and comprehensive communication with the broadcasting stakeholders.

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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

This position is designated as Emergency-Essential (E-E) and Key . The incumbent cannot vacate the position during a national emergency or mobilization and may be required to participate in readiness exercises.

Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d


All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs (
ICTAP eligibility): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

Competencies:

  • Planning and Evaluating
  • Program Management
  • Program Outreach
  • Writing


Based on the results of this evaluation, you will be placed in one of the following quality categories:

Best Qualified:
This highest category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s), as determined by the job analysis.
Highly Qualified: This higher category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that exceed the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s) as determined by the job analysis.
Qualified: This lowest category will be used for those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and appropriate quality ranking factor(s) and are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the position. Candidates may require extensive training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Category-Rating

Names of the candidates in the Best Qualified category will be sent first to the hiring manager for employment consideration. Applicants in other categories will be referred in accordance with category rating procedures.

Veterans Preference:
If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are entitled to veterans' preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. Qualified veterans' preference eligible with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category depending on the position and grade level of the job.
For information on entitlement seeFeds Hire Vets - Job Seekers - Veterans.

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