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Unspecified
IT - Hardware
Gap, PA (On-Site/Office)
Duties
As a TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST (SPECTRUM), GS-0391-11 you will develop and manage the command spectrum management program, which includes all aspects of bandwidth spectrum management. Plan for an organized and documented scheme that identifies the specific spectrum resources required for a military operation (such as a contingency operation or field training exercise) or to operate a telecommunications system (such as a Satellite Communications system). Monitor preventive maintenance programs for all expeditionary and operations (tactical/COTS) equipment assigned to the HQ, maintaining appropriate documentation in accordance with military regulations/publications to record performed maintenance and schedules. Maintain and oversee frequency management and allocation of spectrum resources as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
APPOINTMENT STATUS: EXCEPTED
This is a Dual Status Excepted Service Technician position in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
Bargaining Position
AOC 1: NG Employees at the facility office and location specified
AOC 2: NG Employees in the Directorate/Wing specified
AOC 3: NG Employees of the PANG
AOC 4: All Service Members of the PANG. This includes M-Day Soldiers, DSG Airmen, Temporary Technicians, and AGR personnel.
Military Grades:
OFFICER O1-O5
WARRANT OFFICER WO1-CW5
ENLISTED E1-E9
Supervisor for this position is LTC Phillips
*NOTE: Accessioning into this position is contingent upon verification of Secret Security Clearance
GENERAL EXPERIENCE - All series personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for that level. Experiences gained through military technical training schools (restricted to one of the identified/allowed compatible military skills) are included in the one year on-the-job experience. An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE - Application must indicate at least 36 months experience managing the frequency spectrum, radio, secure communications, and communications security (COMSEC) programs of the state National Guard. Must have skills and working knowledge of acquisitions, operations, technical acceptance, installation, testing, modification, and replacement of analog and digital telecommunications equipment, services, and systems. Must have skills and knowledge of a wide range of communications concepts, principles and practices, such as, HF and VHF radio transmissions; Satellite communications; and Secure Telephone Unit requirements.
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.
SPECIAL NOTE: Per the Merit Promotion and Placement Plan (MPP) if there are more than 15 qualified applicants for each position, by category, a KSA board will be convened in accordance with Chapter 4 of the MPP.
PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION.
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is a diverse team of professionals who strengthen our commonwealth by serving our veterans and partners while preparing military personnel to safeguard our way of life. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
Education
Army National Guard Captain through Lieutenant Colonel Applicants for the Series GS-0391-11 ARNG Positions: An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is mandatory.
Army National Guard Second Lieutenant and First Lieutenant Applicants for the Series GS-0391-11 ARNG Positions: Must provide accredited college transcripts that validate active enrollment in an undergraduate degree program with at least 90 verified semester credit hours in a specified program completed and passed.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).
REPROMOTION CONSIDERATION (Applies to technician applicants only.)
Technicians who have been demoted from this or a higher grade previously held in the same occupational series without personal cause and who are not in a grade retention status will be given consideration for re-promotion. Technicians who believe they are entitled to such consideration should forward a description of the circumstances with their application. Technicians eligible for re-promotion will be considered prior to using competitive promotion procedures, except when another technician has a statutory or regulatory right to be placed in or considered for the position.
In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the employment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5 United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at .)"
As a TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST (SPECTRUM), GS-0391-11 you will develop and manage the command spectrum management program, which includes all aspects of bandwidth spectrum management. Plan for an organized and documented scheme that identifies the specific spectrum resources required for a military operation (such as a contingency operation or field training exercise) or to operate a telecommunications system (such as a Satellite Communications system). Monitor preventive maintenance programs for all expeditionary and operations (tactical/COTS) equipment assigned to the HQ, maintaining appropriate documentation in accordance with military regulations/publications to record performed maintenance and schedules. Maintain and oversee frequency management and allocation of spectrum resources as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
- This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
- Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
- Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
- Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Incumbent must complete appropriate Risk Management training and request appropriate (eMASS) roles within 6 months of hire IAW AR 25-2, DA PAM 25-2-14 or applicable governing requirements.
- Incumbent must be eligible to be enrolled in the Department of the Army Cryptographic Access Program (DACAP) IAW AR 380-40.
APPOINTMENT STATUS: EXCEPTED
This is a Dual Status Excepted Service Technician position in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
Bargaining Position
AOC 1: NG Employees at the facility office and location specified
AOC 2: NG Employees in the Directorate/Wing specified
AOC 3: NG Employees of the PANG
AOC 4: All Service Members of the PANG. This includes M-Day Soldiers, DSG Airmen, Temporary Technicians, and AGR personnel.
Military Grades:
OFFICER O1-O5
WARRANT OFFICER WO1-CW5
ENLISTED E1-E9
Supervisor for this position is LTC Phillips
*NOTE: Accessioning into this position is contingent upon verification of Secret Security Clearance
GENERAL EXPERIENCE - All series personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for that level. Experiences gained through military technical training schools (restricted to one of the identified/allowed compatible military skills) are included in the one year on-the-job experience. An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE - Application must indicate at least 36 months experience managing the frequency spectrum, radio, secure communications, and communications security (COMSEC) programs of the state National Guard. Must have skills and working knowledge of acquisitions, operations, technical acceptance, installation, testing, modification, and replacement of analog and digital telecommunications equipment, services, and systems. Must have skills and knowledge of a wide range of communications concepts, principles and practices, such as, HF and VHF radio transmissions; Satellite communications; and Secure Telephone Unit requirements.
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.
SPECIAL NOTE: Per the Merit Promotion and Placement Plan (MPP) if there are more than 15 qualified applicants for each position, by category, a KSA board will be convened in accordance with Chapter 4 of the MPP.
PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION.
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is a diverse team of professionals who strengthen our commonwealth by serving our veterans and partners while preparing military personnel to safeguard our way of life. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
Education
Army National Guard Captain through Lieutenant Colonel Applicants for the Series GS-0391-11 ARNG Positions: An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is mandatory.
Army National Guard Second Lieutenant and First Lieutenant Applicants for the Series GS-0391-11 ARNG Positions: Must provide accredited college transcripts that validate active enrollment in an undergraduate degree program with at least 90 verified semester credit hours in a specified program completed and passed.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).
REPROMOTION CONSIDERATION (Applies to technician applicants only.)
Technicians who have been demoted from this or a higher grade previously held in the same occupational series without personal cause and who are not in a grade retention status will be given consideration for re-promotion. Technicians who believe they are entitled to such consideration should forward a description of the circumstances with their application. Technicians eligible for re-promotion will be considered prior to using competitive promotion procedures, except when another technician has a statutory or regulatory right to be placed in or considered for the position.
In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the employment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5 United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at .)"
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