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TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department of the Air Force
Department of the Air Force Headquarters
AFRL HQ

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Telecommunications Specialist (Spectrum Manager) for the Air Force Research Laboratory.

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Overview

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Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$75,484 - $118,528 per year

Salary range does not include locality

Pay scale & grade
DO 2
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 Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High 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
AFMC-13081729-LMG-FLYER
Control number
887329000

Duties

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Position duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Provides subject matter expertise, policy guidance, and regulatory interpretation to AFRL organizations and their contractors, regarding spectrum management, equipment certification and frequency issues, enabling the safe, effective, and spectrum-compliant execution of a $5B AFRL research portfolio.
  • Independently analyzes spectrum utilization in pursuit of developing better policies and procedures for the protection of the radio frequency (RF) spectrum use for AFRL programs.
  • Compiles, coordinates, and champions spectrum requirements for telecommunication programs and special projects.
  • Leads the preparation and review of Applications for Equipment Certification using current and required National Level software systems.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
  • Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty location is Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.
  • This is a drug testing position.
  • For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
  • This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available.
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1, 2, or 3-year probationary OR trial period.
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lowest grade level or equivalent grade level of the position being advertised.
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
  • Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) may be offered for eligible candidates (may require a service agreement)
  • Recruitment incentives may be authorized (may require a service agreement)

Qualifications

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Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for the Telecommunication Series, 0391 and the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. To qualify for this position, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the DO-1 broadband. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Education

Education requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for the Telecommunication Series, 0391 and the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions.

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

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Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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.

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Department of the Air Force Headquarters

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available.

AFRL Headquarters Operations Directorate (DO) seeks experienced Spectrum Manager. Join the exciting world of AFRL flight test management and oversight!

Ready to shape the future of communication technology? Join the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) as a Telecommunications Specialist in our dynamic Operations Division! You'll work on cutting-edge projects, leverage your expertise to solve complex challenges, and directly impact mission-critical communications systems. Be part of a team that drives innovation and empowers the United States Air Force's technological edge. Apply today and help us push the boundaries of what's possible!

Agency contact information

Tracy Burtch
Email
tracy.burtch@us.af.mil
Address
EHA DHA
550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US

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