Telecommunications Specialist

U.S. Pacific Fleet • Pearl Harbor, HI

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About The Position

You will serve as a Telecommunications Specialist in the N6 Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) Directorate of the Maritime Operations Center. You will manage, track, and coordinate Authorized Service Interruptions affecting critical fleet communications, circuits, and satellite communications; serve as Network Manager for communications circuits and network architectures supporting naval operations; and maintain prioritized documentation of systems, networks, and circuits that support operational requirements. You will identify network interruptions and degradations, assess their operational impact, and recommend mitigations. You will provide technical expertise to watch officers in identifying and troubleshooting network problems and validating solutions that reduce mission impacts. You will also advise and train watch personnel and other stakeholders on fleet communications maintenance, planned service interruptions, and communications-system procedures.

This is a GS-13 position requiring at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level. The position is a Cyberspace Workforce role (work role code 441, proficiency level BASIC) and requires obtaining and maintaining qualifications under DoDM 8140.03 and Department of the Navy policies. The incumbent must obtain and maintain the required security clearance, pass pre-employment drug testing, and may be subject to random testing. Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, may be required, as may extended travel on military or commercial aircraft.

This is a Key/Non-Combat Essential and Mission Essential position. The incumbent must support expeditionary requirements and continuity of operations, may need to work from an alternate operating facility for up to 30 days after an event or until normal operations resume, and must complete annual Continuity of Operations training. The position may require an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as overtime, night differential, or unusual duty hours.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and, for new Department of the Navy employees, successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Current federal employees applying for GS jobs must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Must obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required clearance.
• Must obtain and maintain Cyberspace Workforce qualifications under DoDM 8140.03 and Department of the Navy policies (work role code 441, proficiency level BASIC).
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana, is required; the position is subject to random testing.
• Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel for extended periods on military and commercial aircraft.
• Must provide immediate and continuing support for expeditionary requirements and mission-essential continuity operations, including possible service at an alternate operating facility for up to 30 days and annual COOP training.
• Must be able to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays; overtime, night differential pay, and unusual duty hours may be required.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-12 in managing, tracking, and de-conflicting Authorized Service Interruptions affecting critical satellite communications and C4I circuits; serving as a technical authority on telecommunications guidelines and coordinating with major defense agencies on maintenance and operational schedules; and investigating complex network performance degradations, characterizing circuit issues, and recommending technical solutions to restore fleet communications and ensure network survivability.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Retired military members appointed to a DoD civilian position within 180 days following retirement are subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 3326.

Responsibilities

• Manage, track, and coordinate Authorized Service Interruptions affecting critical fleet communications, circuits, and satellite communications.
• Serve as Network Manager for communications circuits and network architectures supporting naval operations.
• Develop and maintain prioritized documentation of systems, networks, and circuits supporting operational requirements.
• Identify network interruptions and degradations, characterize their operational impact, and develop mitigation recommendations.
• Provide technical expertise to watch officers to identify network problems, troubleshoot issues, and validate solutions that reduce mission impacts.
• Advise and train watch personnel and other stakeholders on fleet communications maintenance, planned service interruptions, and communications-system procedures.
• Support expeditionary requirements and continuity of operations, including operating from an alternate operating facility when required.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized for eligible selectees.
• Certain incentives, such as recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment, may be authorized for eligible selectees.
• Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met.
• Eligible DoD career or career-conditional employees may have statutory return rights under specified conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed