TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

• You will serve as a TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST in the LITTLE CREEK BASE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE (BCO), HAMPTON ROADS BCO DIVISION, EXTERNAL SUPPORT DEPARTMENT at the NAVAL COMPUTER AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS AREA MASTER STATION ATLANTIC.
• You will be responsible for receiving and analyzing telecommunications service requests (TSR) from host and tenant organizations.
• You will perform frequent on-site inspections requiring examination of equipment/systems/facilities for sufficient functionality, and for adequate space and safety compliance.
• You will consult with the heads of activities or departments to determine telecommunications requirements, or to study network traffic patterns.
• You will prepare task orders to contract for regulated telecommunications services; and submit, along with other appropriate documentation, to contracting officials for authorization.
• You will provide system administration for Avaya Definity and Communication Manager Telephone systems.
• You will maintain liaison with various telecommunication contractors on such matters as equipment specifications, customer's requirements, installation, service quality, special services, and innovations.
• You will request price information and oversee equipment installations and service schedules with appropriate vendors and customer personnel.

Qualifications

Applicants must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly relates to the work of the position to be filled. Qualifying experience would be demonstrated by: -Experience utilizing the theory, technical and operational aspects of voice, data and video communications, local and long-haul networking and telecommunication systems. -Experience identifying wire communications, technical design, installation standards, contracting, operations and maintenance of telephone switching equipment, cable systems and station apparatus. -Experience applying the use of industry practices for the day-to-day operations of telecommunications systems and service. -Experience providing recommendations, solutions and budgetary cost estimates for expansion and modernization for future telecommunication requirements. This position is within the Work Category PROFESSIONAL at Work Level FULL PERFORMANCE, Series and Grade GG-0391-11. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://dodcio.defense.gov/Cyber-Workforce/CES.aspx Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Applicants may substitute the following education for the required experience, provided it demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in 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; OR Successfully completed three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in 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; OR Successfully completed an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be combined to meet the total qualification requirements for the position. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit:http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.htm

How to apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: [email protected] with Email Subject line "DE-13054874-26-RAC" Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.