Telecommunications Specialist

Duties

Duties at the GS-7 grade level:

• Maintain and perform basic services on a variety of simple to moderately complex electronic equipment, systems, and devices.
• Perform daily status checks of various telecommunications systems, primarily microwave radio, and land mobile radio systems.
• The incumbent will be provided a mix of on-the-job training and formal training as appropriate in order to learn how to service the following types of systems: radio dispatch systems (consoles}, fiber optic networks, Tl, telephone systems (PBX, VOiP), backup power systems, local area network (LAN) infrastructure, wide area network (WAN) infrastructure, computers, peripherals, modems, multiplexers, in-band and crossband repeaters, radio and radar equipment, antenna systems, microprocessor controlled fire/security alarms systems, SCADA systems, access control systems, telemetry systems, uninterruptable power supplies, and solar power systems.
• Climb communication towers to perform standard maintenance of antennas and Coax/Heliax/Waveguide runs to Radio System equipment installed at various locations.
• Maintain lightning protection, surge suppression, and grounding equipment for communications systems.

Additional duties at the GS-9 grade level:

• Install, test, maintain, and service a wide variety of moderately complex electronic equipment, systems, and devices including primarily land mobile radio systems composed of handheld radios, vehicle radios, and repeaters.
• Other systems the advance trainee will be expected to gain experience with include radio dispatch systems, fiber-optic networks, T-1/T-3 circuits, telephone systems (PBX, VoIP), voice mail, backup power systems, local area network (LAN) infrastructure, wide area network (WAN) infrastructure, computers, networks, modems, multiplexers, in-band and cross-band repeaters, radio and radar equipment, antenna systems, microprocessor controlled fire/security alarm systems, access control systems, telemetry systems, uninterruptible power supplies, traffic counters, and solar power systems.
• May perform radio encryption key and network Radio Over Internet Protocol (RolP) duties with supervision.
• Assist in performing scheduled preventative maintenance by making timely replacements and/or repairs minimizing unit and systems outages.
• Performs general maintenance of batteries, power systems, and other general housekeeping duties associated with maintaining a highly technical law enforcement and wildland fire operations telecommunications system operating with a minimum of down time.

Additional duties at the GS-11 grade level:

• Install, test, maintain and service a wide variety of highly complex and integral electronic equipment, systems, and devices, with Journeyman level responsibility for telecommunications, micro-wave radio and land mobile radio systems. Other systems include 911 dispatch systems, fiber-optic networks, T-I /T-3 circuits. telephone systems (PBX, VoIP), voice mail, backup power systems, local area network (LAN) infrastructure, wide area network (WAN) infrastructure, computers, networks, modems, multiplexers, in-band and cross band repeaters, radio and radar equipment, antenna systems, microprocessor controlled fire/security alarm systems, access control systems, telemetry systems, uninterruptible power supplies, traffic counters, and solar power systems.
• Perform radio encryption key and network Radio Over Internet Protocol (RolP) duties.
• Recommends and installs protective measures for lightning protection, surge suppression, grounding, and other transients affecting communications equipment.
• Designs, changes or fabricates equipment, as necessary, for special applications. Integrates and/or makes new equipment compatible with existing equipment/systems or to meet unique environmental requirements.
• Monitors/evaluates equipment or overall system performance and provides technical input to telecommunications planning efforts.

Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Promotion to the full performance level is neither guaranteed nor implied and will be based solely on your ability to satisfactorily perform the work of the position, existing work at the higher grade level, and recommendation by the position’s supervisor. A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver’s license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver’s license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly, you may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid driver’s licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver’s license.
• Occupancy of government quarters is required for one of these positions.
• You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
• If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 3 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
• You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
• A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

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  The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/22/2023:

  • Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, with dates specified in month and year format, and, indicate hours worked per week. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.

  • A complete Occupational Questionnaire

  • Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
    • Veterans Preference Documentation:
      • If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don’t have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
      • If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
      • If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
    • If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here.

  • College transcripts, if qualifying based on education.

  • Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area. You must include: 1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above 85 on the rating criteria for this position.

  Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials – you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.

  Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency’s staffing offices.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:

  • To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
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    • To PREVIEW the application questionnaire, select the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11876040

  • Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.

  • Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.

  • After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you via email notification. The email may be routed to your “Spam” or “Junk” folder.

  • If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments. Click here for Computer System Requirements (https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=USA_Hire_System_Requirements)

  • Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found in your USAJOBS account under the “Track my application” link for the corresponding application.

  • To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to EO 14043, that requirement does not currently apply.

  To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account (https://usajobs.gov). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

  To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application, including the invitation to take the USA Hire assessment. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/howto/application/status/.

  Agency contact information

  Jennifer Penic
  

  Fax

  (000) 000-0000

  Email

  [email protected]

  Address

  Yosemite National Park
  5037 Stroming Road
  Mariposa, CA 95338
  US
  

  Next steps

  Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.

  Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents