Telecommunications Specialist

Federal Aviation Administration •

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

This position is located in the Facilities Operations Branch which provides infrastructure and facilities operation and maintenance functions supporting Research, Development, Test and Evaluation and National Airspace System Sustainment programs at the William J. Hughes Technical Center.

Duties

Serves as a Telecommunication Specialist and applies communications theories, principles, concepts, and practices to the needs of users, operational practices and procedures, and project management in regards to any telecommunication activities that may apply. Analyzes such performance so that computer specialists (Federal or vendor) may make corrections or adjustments in software or operating systems to provide the kinds and levels of service specified in telecommunications system requirements.

Uses knowledge of data processing equipment and communications and related application programs and processes applied to telecommunications concepts and interfaces for receiving, storing, processing, and/or transmitting of digital information within a system.

Performs technical duties and analytical work pertaining to the planning, development, acquisition, testing, integration, installation, utilization, or modification of telecommunications systems, facilities, services, and procedures.

Evaluates, analyzes, develops, manages, and improves communications systems, procedures, and requirements in regards to future trends in communications concepts and technology.

Reviews and analyzes Telecom Service Requests for FAA Operational and Administrative Network to assure compliance with FAA National Telecom Orders. Responsible for using required telecom hardware/software to develop, track, and maintain telecom service information. Must be familiar with circuit ordering systems such as GSA and vendor voice and data ordering processes.

Serves on technical committees and work groups responsible for reviewing technical drawings and making recommendations associated with the construction of new buildings and building renovations at the WJHTC.

Acts as a liaison between Telecommunications and Space Management, Lab Services, IT, Engineering, Tenant Organizations, and various other customers to ensure open communication and validation of requirements for customers telecom needs.

Acts as a Department Agency Representative Administrator (DAR) for WJHTC on various National telecommunications contracts for voice/data. DAR accepts telecommunications service orders and completion of service orders for vendors.

Acts as COR or alternate COR on local contracts for telecommunications services. Acts as TOR for WJHTC on National contracts for contractor support/services.

Assist the lead or manager with telecommunications planning, implementation, program management, and managing projects related to all aspects of telecommunications programs, systems, and procedures for the Technical Center.

Serves as a credit card holder for the Facilities Operations and Maintenance Section ANG-E332 and is the liaison between the Telecommunications function and finance/fund certifier to assure appropriate project related funding.
Performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the limited direction of a manager, project/ program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist. May act as a contributing specialist on large work activities or as a team leader for single or small work activities.

Job Requirements:
Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

Qualifications

To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should reference - U.S. OPM Individual Occupational Requirements for Telecommunications Series, 0391 Individual Occupational Requirements

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/telecommunications-series-0391/

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS -12. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Experience includes: Experience with telecommunications planning to implementation, program management, and managing projects related to all aspects of telecommunications programs, systems, and procedures.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed. If the selection list is shortened to a best qualified list through a comparative process, then the best qualified list shall be considered to be the selection list.

A selection may be made from this announcement or ACT-ANG-25-E332-93074.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or emailed to danielle.c.long@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).

All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.

If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Salary Range: $96,805 - $150,033

Job Ident #: 817832700

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