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TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST (FREQUENCY MANAGER)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Cyber Command
106th Signal Brigade

Summary

About the Position: This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at the Fort Huachuca, Arizona.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$91,205 - $124,650 per year
Pay scale & grade
GG 12
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
DAKB-26-13055147-CES
Control number
883864300

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

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

Duties

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  • Assign radio frequency allocations, resolve conflicting assignment requests, and provide end-user technical support across all spectrum management operations.
  • Coordinate with the Army Frequency Management Office and regulatory stakeholders to secure, authorize, and maintain frequencies for tactical and garrison systems.
  • Analyze and resolve Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) issues and ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) across radar, satellite, and mobile communications.
  • Collaborate with Army program managers and engineers to integrate RF spectrum requirements, hardware, and wiring layouts into facility designs.
  • Serve as the local Subject Matter Expert (SME) and spokesperson for spectrum management, representing the organization in technical committees and sustainability initiatives.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the successful completion of a recognized DoD or service Frequency/Spectrum Management qualification course.
  • Secret Security Clearance T3.
  • This is a Testing Designated Position; incumbent is required to take a pre-employment drug screening and periodically thereafter.
  • Occasional travel away from the normal duty station up to 15% of the time.
  • May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. The employee may be required to work overtime.
  • Lifting and moving computer equipment weighing up to 25 pounds may be required.
  • May be required to carry a cellular telephone and maintain a working home telephone at all times.
  • Call back and emergency duty are regular requirements of this position.
  • May be required to work shift work if the organization moves to a 24/7 operation.
  • Must possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license and be able to obtain and maintain a valid government vehicle operator’s license.

Qualifications

CYBER EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITIONS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE TWO-PAGE RESUME LIMIT. YOUR FULL RESUME WILL NEED TO BE UPLOADED TO YOUR USAJOBS PROFILE USING THE DOCUMENT TYPE "OTHER DOCUMENTS".

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.

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.

To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one-year 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:

1. Managing, coordinating, and assigning radio frequency (RF) spectrum allocations for fixed, mobile, radar, satellite, or navigational systems.

2. Investigating, isolating, and resolving complex Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) issues and ensuring Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) in shared RF environments.

3. Coordinating with military, federal, or civil frequency management authorities (e.g., Army Frequency Management Office, NTIA, FCC, or commercial equivalents) for frequency authorizations, renewals, and compliance.

4. Providing technical guidance to engineering teams, project managers, or leadership on RF layout design, hardware integration, or telecommunications facility planning.



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

Education

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.

Additional information

  • If you are a current federal career/career-conditional employee, you will be placed on an excepted appointment.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • This position requires a 3 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Incumbent (or Selectee) is required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position as outlined in DoDM 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program dated 15 February 2023.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) 34 Information Technology Managemet Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Relocation incentive may be authorized.

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.

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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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.

U.S. Army Cyber Command

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
KB-W6SUAA USA SIG NTWK ENT CTR FT HUACHUCA
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613
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