TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Duties

• Plans and develops joint operation communications security methods, procedures, policies, and cryptological
  techniques governing command wide decisions on secure telecommunication and automated information
  systems.
• Perform duties of COM SEC Manager for Command and Theater Accounts and Crypo Net Management.
• Performs as the Headquarters Command Authority for the Secure Voice Program (SVP) and the Secure
  Communication Internet Protocol Devices (SCIP).
• Implements communications security support for telecommunication and automated info;mation system
  ~rograms and special projects.
• Prepares budget, technical reports, staff studies, and briefings for issues concerning communications security
  support for telecommunications and information technology systems.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Incumbent may be required to perform periodic TOY (CON US and OCON US) in commercial and military aircraft
• Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position
• Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required.
• Position has recurring access to Top Secret/SCI information.
• This position is emergency-essential (EE). Incumbent of this position must meet all requirements of EE positions and may be required as a condition of employment to take a series of vaccinations and annual boosters
• Cont'd to immunize against anthrax and other diseases. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the EE duties until relieved by proper authority.
• Incumbent or designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively
• This meets the criteria of an EE position and requires the incumbent or designated alternate, to be removed from any military recall status. While deployed to an overseas location, the EE duties require the incumbent to be issued and carry a firearm;
• operate a government vehicle during specific authorized situations, and to wear a gas mask and chemical protection gear. Incumbent must obtain and maintain firearms qualification.
• Incumbent is required to wear the approved Department of Defense (DOD) civilian uniform while deployed. Some of HQ USCENTCOM's AOR bas been considered "War Zone" hazardous duty.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Trus position is designated by the Air force as a Test Designated Position (TOP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program

Qualifications

The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win...Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power . That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

Click to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide:

• AF DCIPS Interchange
• AF Internal Employee
• EO 13473 Appointment of Certain Military Spouses
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Employee
• Military Spouse Preference
• PPP DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians
• PPP DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• PPP Mil Res (MR) and Nat Guard (NG) Pref Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement
• Veterans Employment Opportunities Act

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Telecommunications Series 0391. Click for the occupational requirements for this position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrated knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology; as well as experience utilizing a wide range of Communication Security (COMSEC) system concepts, principles, and practices to accomplish work processes through the use of telecommunication devices, services, and facilities; the utilization of budgetary systems, contract procedures, and legal requirements during the planning and programing of COMSEC communication systems; and acting as the technical authority during the development of procedures, policies, practices, and requirements.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

I. Mastery knowledge of a wide range of communications security (COMSEC) concepts, practices, standards, operational
requirements, equipment characteristics, interoperability requirements and COMSEC keymat attributes associated with
equipment types, and the ability to relate to user requirements.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of national and international policies, directives and other regulatory material effecting
management of U.S. and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) COM SEC accounts.
3. Expert knowledge of performance characteristics of telecommunications media to effectively plan, program,
develop/modify, and ensure compliance with National Cryptological Telecommunications Systems policies and procedures
4. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to identify, direct, or coordinate actions required in
providing needed service.
5. Ability to understand and analyze technical documentation, plan, organize, lead others in studies or projects and to work
well with others as part of a team.
6. Knowledge of cryptographic management procedures and theories supporting secure connectivity requirements for
military and governmental headquarters info structures

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

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 for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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 .

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