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Vandenberg AFB, CA (On-Site/Office)
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The United States Space Force (USSF) at Vandenberg SFB, CA is searching for a Telecommunications Specialist , SLD 30 SC (NH-0391-02, GS-05/11 equivalent).
Description:
We are looking for an experienced individual to join our team and help support our daily operations in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) operations. In this position, you will be a key team player, responsible for organizing and directing the daily activities of the organization, ensuring our work complies with all requirements while meeting customer needs. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include supporting the installation and sustainment of all base ICT systems, reviewing service requests, preparing cost estimates, and resolving technical problems to keep our infrastructure running smoothly.
This role requires a team player who can professionally represent the organization and work effectively with others. You will serve as a liaison between contractors, vendors, and government officials to solve a variety of challenges. A key part of your work will involve strategic planning, where you'll help develop the methods, policies, and long-range plans for our ICT systems, all while adhering to security policies like OPSEC and COMSEC.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in equipment maintenance, with experience testing for serviceability and performing preventive maintenance. They must be skilled in fault isolation, coordinating with third-party providers, and conducting periodic inspections and repairs. The role also requires the ability to develop communication contingency plans, conduct traffic analysis, and document all maintenance actions. Finally, the candidate will posse the ability to provide technical assistance, guidance, and training for Information and Communication and Technology systems and infrastructure to a variety of user and customers.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of a wide range of ICT theories, concepts, principles, practices, procedures, policies, standards and operational requirements to include DOD and USSF security policies and guidelines.
2. Knowledge of performance characteristics of ICT equipment, infrastructure, systems, services, and transmission media to develop procedures/policies/practices for local use and evaluate devices, proposals, and approaches.
3. Knowledge of basic electronics theory and operating principles, the application of existing and planned technology to communications requirements, and equipment interoperability and compatibility.
4. Ability to plan, organizes, and prioritizes workload to meet changing and challenging deadlines.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to identify, direct, or coordinate actions required in providing needed service.
6. Ability to analyze/apply specialized communication methods, engineering drawings, analytical techniques, and information involving ICT systems and infrastructure (e.g., systems compatibility, circuits, switches, distribution, satellite linkages, and networking).
7. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals/groups within and outside immediate work unit including field-level representatives.
8. Ability to advise senior leaders, Program Element Monitors and field-level representatives.
9. Skill in using ICT tools, test equipment, computers and operate a motor vehicle.
10. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices and procedures such as safety precautions.
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Conditions of employment
The 0391 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here . In addition to the above requirements you can view the experience level requirements here . Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here .
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The United States Space Force (USSF) at Vandenberg SFB, CA is searching for a Telecommunications Specialist , SLD 30 SC (NH-0391-02, GS-05/11 equivalent).
Description:
We are looking for an experienced individual to join our team and help support our daily operations in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) operations. In this position, you will be a key team player, responsible for organizing and directing the daily activities of the organization, ensuring our work complies with all requirements while meeting customer needs. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include supporting the installation and sustainment of all base ICT systems, reviewing service requests, preparing cost estimates, and resolving technical problems to keep our infrastructure running smoothly.
This role requires a team player who can professionally represent the organization and work effectively with others. You will serve as a liaison between contractors, vendors, and government officials to solve a variety of challenges. A key part of your work will involve strategic planning, where you'll help develop the methods, policies, and long-range plans for our ICT systems, all while adhering to security policies like OPSEC and COMSEC.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in equipment maintenance, with experience testing for serviceability and performing preventive maintenance. They must be skilled in fault isolation, coordinating with third-party providers, and conducting periodic inspections and repairs. The role also requires the ability to develop communication contingency plans, conduct traffic analysis, and document all maintenance actions. Finally, the candidate will posse the ability to provide technical assistance, guidance, and training for Information and Communication and Technology systems and infrastructure to a variety of user and customers.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of a wide range of ICT theories, concepts, principles, practices, procedures, policies, standards and operational requirements to include DOD and USSF security policies and guidelines.
2. Knowledge of performance characteristics of ICT equipment, infrastructure, systems, services, and transmission media to develop procedures/policies/practices for local use and evaluate devices, proposals, and approaches.
3. Knowledge of basic electronics theory and operating principles, the application of existing and planned technology to communications requirements, and equipment interoperability and compatibility.
4. Ability to plan, organizes, and prioritizes workload to meet changing and challenging deadlines.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to identify, direct, or coordinate actions required in providing needed service.
6. Ability to analyze/apply specialized communication methods, engineering drawings, analytical techniques, and information involving ICT systems and infrastructure (e.g., systems compatibility, circuits, switches, distribution, satellite linkages, and networking).
7. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals/groups within and outside immediate work unit including field-level representatives.
8. Ability to advise senior leaders, Program Element Monitors and field-level representatives.
9. Skill in using ICT tools, test equipment, computers and operate a motor vehicle.
10. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices and procedures such as safety precautions.
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S Citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files.
- May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
- Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
- This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
- Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
- PCS / Relocation funding is not authorized.
- This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
- May be appointed to perform other administrative/additional duties as directed by the Supervisor.
- This position may be a cybersecurity position and the employee will need to attain appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity baseline certificate(s) applicable for cybersecurity functions required for the DoD position.
- Physical Required: Condition of employment. Requirement reason: (Due to heavy lifting, climbing ladders, under floors/desks/crawl spaces, stooping, kneeling, hearing and eyesight)
- Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): 15 days a year.
- Will be required to maintain a current drivers license to operate government vehicles.
The 0391 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here . In addition to the above requirements you can view the experience level requirements here . Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here .
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