TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

This is a public notice of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this notice; interested applicants must follow separate application instructions to be considered.

About the role

You will serve as a Telecommunications Specialist in the Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Division, Space Operations Department at Naval Network Warfare Command (NAVNETWARCOM).

Responsibilities

• Conduct SATCOM asset monitoring reports.
• Assess and provide recommendations on requirements, issues, and planning actions impacting SATCOM systems.
• Provide operational scheduling for Commercial SATCOM users worldwide.
• Coordinate with commands to assess and implement SATCOM requirements.
• Review and provide subject matter expert analysis on SATCOM policies and directives.
• Provide situational awareness and operational advisory fleet support to ensure protected SATCOM operations.
• Complete SATCOM system updates.
• Provide technical and operational guidance to subordinate and adjacent Commands and Fleet units on matters pertaining to SATCOM operations and management.
• Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

Qualifications

Applicant 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 related to the work of the position to be filled.

• Experience monitoring and evaluating operational status of current SATCOM systems.
• Experience interpreting policy and resolving programmatic and operational SATCOM issues.
• Experience managing SATCOM operations including current and scheduled users, satellite/user outages, and assessments on other operational SATCOM issues.
• Experience providing technical and operational assistance for activation, fault isolation, lease assignment, and planning to SATCOM users.

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.

Additional Information

• This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
• Several vacancies may be filled.
• A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
• Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
• This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the start date.
• This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
• In accordance with DoDI 1400.25, Volume 3005, Section 3.15, all employees newly appointed to a CES position will serve a 3-year probationary period.
• This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.