USAJOBS · 19 hours ago
Telecommunications Specialist (Fire)
Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$57K/yr - $110K/yr
1+ years expThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking a Telecommunications Specialist located in Fairbanks, AK. The role involves analyzing electronic systems and providing support for telecommunications and data collection, as well as troubleshooting hardware and software issues for users.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Analyzes electronic systems for the State and Field Offices to determine the most effective and economical equipment and services to meet established standards
Provides support for hooking up remote radio control terminals, dispatch consoles, (PC’s) local area networks (LAN’s), and peripheral-sharing devices
Troubleshoots hardware and software problems for users
Resolves complex telecommunications and data collections problems
Manages the programming and installation of radio communications software
Monitors and makes configuration changes to statewide voice and data communications systems
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is required
You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land
Direct Deposit Required
Background Investigation Required
Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background investigation. Failure to possess or obtain a favorable determination will result in the cancellation of the offer or will be grounds for termination
Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use
May require completion of a one year probationary period
To qualify for the GS-07 grade level, 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 is required
Examples of specialized experience include working with computer networks, desktop and mainframe operating systems, and their applications; assisting customers in resolving routine, recurring problems; assisting in installing, configuring, and testing telecommunications equipment and software; assisting in installing, configuring, upgrading, and troubleshooting hardware and software components
Must have one full year (18 semester hours) of graduate level education leading to a Masters's degree with a major field of study in the following -- 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 this position
An equivalent combination of specialized experience and education
Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled
Condition of Employment: This position requires all hires to obtain their certification to climb towers as outlined in BLM Manual 1292 and BLM Handbook 1291-1
Physical Demands: The work is mostly sedentary, although there is a continuing requirement for field work for the maintenance and/or installation of communications equipment
Work Environment: The work is performed throughout the state, sometimes in inclement weather and at high altitudes. Includes working in voice and data equipment rooms, computer rooms, and at field/remote communications sites. The incumbent will comply in utilizing all appropriate safety equipment, policies, and procedures
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