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USAJOBS · 6 months ago

TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Charleston AFB, South Carolina, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$67K/yr - $87K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Telecommunications Specialist as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) to manage secure computer and long-haul communications systems for the Operations of the Airlift Control Flight (ALCF)/Contingency Response Element (CRE). The role involves providing training and support to reserve personnel and overseeing various communication security and operational security programs.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Accomplishes ALCF/CRE secure/non-secure communication (Comm)/aerospace ground equipment (AGE) activities Analyzes and evaluates ALCF communications requirements for Operational Plans (OPLAN' s), Homeland Defense, and Military Operations other than war. Formulates, implements, and maintains plans, policies, and procedures for ALCF communications to include COMSEC. Develops section operating instructions (OI' s) and checklists detailing the procedures and methods to execute policies and procedures

Responsible for COMSEC Management and Training. Develops, executes and manages local physical, administrative, and communications security programs. Determines training requirements and establishes COMSEC Management Training program. Acts as unit COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO). Identifies, trains and mentors alternate CROs

Responsible for Operational Security (OPSEC) Management and Training. Administers the ALCF/CRE Commander' s OPSEC program. Assesses friendly force capabilities, vulnerabilities, intentions, and operations. Interprets OPSEC policies of senior authorities and recommends organizational policies and ensures that OPSEC measures conform with guidance from higher headquarters. Recommends changes to the policies when rules of engagement dictate

Manages AGE equipment. Maintains the Technical Order library. Researches and prepares documents to procure new and replacement items, performs and/or schedules inspections. Test and maintains associated equipment, performs inventory, and maintains equipment listings. Conducts AGE training. Administers, and maintains the Hazardous Waste Management program

Provides Client Support Administrator (CSA) services to support network applications. Involves analytical, evaluative and engineering duties related to computer networks (NIPRNET/SIPRNET) and/or telecommunications with primary knowledge requirements of information processing methodology, information technology (IT), telecommunications systems, computer capabilities, processing techniques not limited to computers, network equipment, routers, hubs, circuits, control devices, spoke support equipment, telecommunication switching and transmission systems for secure/nonsecure data communications

Qualification

COMSEC ManagementOperational Security (OPSEC)Telecommunications SystemsClient Support Administrator (CSA)Communications Security (COMSEC)Analytical SkillsEffective CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required

U.S. Citizenship is required

Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join

Individual must be able to maintain physical and skill level requirements of their assigned military specialty

Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov

Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays/Shift work and emergency overtime may be required

Employee must maintain current certifications

The incumbent must be able to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft and to perform temporary duty (TDY) assignments world-wide

Position requires the incumbent to obtain and retain the clearance level designated for this position

Must attend appropriate and related communications conferences workshops and training as required

This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 SEP 96) of the Gun Control Act Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- electrical or electronic engineering, mathematics, physics, public utilities, statistics, computer science, telecommunications management, information systems management, business administration, industrial management, or other fields related to the position to be filled

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems

Knowledge of standardized telecommunications theories, concepts, principles, and practices regarding deployable computer/communications equipment and systems including commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components

Knowledge of the operating characteristics of and interoperability requirements for some specialized communications systems such as satellite and video telecommunications, digital networks, etc. and the ability to operate and perform major maintenance

Skill in weighing the impact of variables such as changes in electronic and other equipment characteristics, equipment availability, interoperability of components, and types of communications requirements based on mobility readiness programs and composition of unit type codes (UTC) unique to communication disciplines

Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret communications such as COMSEC messages, operational plans, execution orders, emergency action plans and orders applying knowledge of information systems security principles and methods

Knowledge of a variety of computers and computer-related equipment, software, and hardware in order to install, upgrade, configure, and maintain equipment and software

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to brief, instruct, and prepare papers and documents

Benefits

As an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service.

Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays/Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Recruitment Incentive may be authorized upon request/Relocation Incentive may be authorized upon request.

This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 SEP 96) of the Gun Control Act Lautenberg Amendment) of 1 968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.