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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 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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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-26-12900655-MP
Control number
860542400

Duties

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As a Supervisory Broadcast Operations Specialist at the GS-1001-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:
  • The incumbent is the AFN-E Commander's principal staff officer for all operational and regional production-related issues and acts on behalf of the AFN-E Commander to accomplish the AFN-E mission.
  • Serves as the single point of authority for the day-to-day operations of all AFN-E affiliate stations (approximately 15-17) and the regional operations division, which comprises over 200 military and civilian personnel.
  • 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.
  • Directs, oversees, and coordinates the work of a subordinate staff of military (Army, Navy, Air Force) and civilian (including Local National civilians) employees, including at 15 AFN stations throughout the world at least 25% of the time.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US citizen
  • Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents ( See: How to Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Subject to the 5 year foreign area limitation DODI 1400.25-V1230 72612
  • Work Schedule: Full Time- Work on overtime, evenings, weekends, and federal holidays is required
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • This position is eligible for situational telework only.
  • 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.
  • Security Requirement: The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • 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

Applicants must demonstrate in their resume at least one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped them with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To be creditable, specialized experience must be at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade, time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes:

Coordinating with various stakeholders and/or their representatives to identify and meet critical command 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.

  • Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
  • Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.
  • Designs, implements and manages multiple or ongoing programs/projects, and directs the related resources, personnel and activities.
  • Develop and implement programs and activities to establish, maintain, and enhance public awareness and enable mutually beneficial relationships to meet the needs of stakeholders.
This position is designated as emergency essential (E-E). In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent, or the designated alternate, may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively; therefore, the position is designated "key," which requires the incumbent, or designated alternate, to be screened from military recall.

Education

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


Additional information

Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: General Application Information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: 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 with a score of 85 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility.

RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed 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

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses may be paid in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). When you perform a civilian PCS with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.

Financial Disclosure is Required

Overseas Position:
If you are applying for a vacancy located overseas additional information regarding overseas employment can be found at: http://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/overseas.aspx

Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

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.

REVIEW OF APPLICATION DOCUMENTS (FOR ALL APPLICANTS):
To determine if you meet the qualifications, requirements and quality of experience required for this position, we review your resume, supporting documents and responses to the questionnaire. The score you receive is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required. If, after this review, we determine that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience we can and will adjust your score to more accurately reflect your qualifications for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully as errors or omissions may affect your rating.

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