Telecommunications Specialist

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. The purpose of this position is to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Position accomplishing Combat Crew Communications responsibilities. Additionally, it provides training to reservists in the accomplishment of the tasks set forth herein. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA). The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. Positions require the incumbent to obtain and retain a top-secret clearance. This is a drug tested position. The position works in a high stress area with rapid response situations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
• 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.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period
• AFSC: 1D7X5
• In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions Individual Occupational Requirements
• SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of commonly applied telecommunications principles, concepts, and methodologies in independently performing work assignments and other projects requiring a knowledge of standardized telecommunications approaches, methods, and techniques.
• Knowledge of standards, criteria, equipment, or techniques to resolve questions or conditions, and also applies this knowledge in managing and directing the combat crew communications operation's function.
• Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
• Knowledge of standardized telecommunications concepts, principles, and practices regarding deployable communications equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of the operating characteristics of and interoperability requirements for specialized communications systems.
• Knowledge of information systems security principles and methods.
• Skill in weighing the impact of variables such as changes in electronic and other equipment characteristics, equipment availability, interoperability of components, and types of communications required.
• Ability to resolve problems or questions by gathering and analyzing facts from a variety of sources, forming and communicating conclusions, and making recommendations.
• Ability to read, comprehends, and interprets communications such as COMSEC messages, operational plans, execution orders, emergency action plans and orders.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to brief, instruct, and prepare papers and documents.
• Positions require incumbent to obtain and retain a top-secret clearance.
• This is a drug tested position
• Position works in a high stress area with rapid response situations.
• Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements.
• In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards.

Nice To Haves

• 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/
• Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application.
• A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided.
• The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
• It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable).
• Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment.
• Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.
• For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter.
• IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application.
• Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment.
• An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education.
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• FOREIGN EDUCATION : Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.
• You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.
• It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here .
• 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.
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• Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
• 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 here 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 here 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.
• 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.
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• If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here .
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Accomplishes combat crew communications (CCC) activities.
• Formulates unit policy concerning COMSEC materials for local training missions and missions not covered by operations orders (OPORDS) and plans (OPLANS), exercise plans (EXPLANS), etc.
• Develops and executes local physical, administrative, and communications security programs for CCC.
• Provides support to Flight Operations activities for assigned unit.
• Develops, coordinates, executes, and maintains, peacetime, conventional, and OPLAN 8044 programs within the CCC office.
• Develops and implements combat crew communications control proficiency training and certification programs for combat crew communications, aircrews, augmentees, and others as designated.

Benefits

• ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay.
• 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 that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree