Telecommunications Specialist

Full-time

No

Telecommunications Specialist (Satellite Operations)
Department of the Army
. Army Cyber Command
NETCOM Europe
Summary

About the Position: This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to . Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction . This position is located at the This position is located at the This position is located at the 2nd Signal Brigade, 39th Signal Battalion Menwith Hill United Kingdom..
This job is open to

Family of overseas employees

Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees - Excepted service

Current excepted service federal employees.
The public

. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the .
Veterans

Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.
Duties

Convey changes to procedures, systems, equipment, and operational/technical requirements to fellow employees. Coordinate system operations/maintenance activities and both long and short-term projects. Instruct co-workers on the use of complex test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment. Direct troubleshooting of complex telecommunication systems by interpreting technical data and schematic drawings using theoretical electronic concepts. Maintain expert telecommunication and satellite system knowledge, ensuring optimum proficiency.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Three year trial/probationary period may be required. Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction . Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights. Visit . This position requires the incumbent to possess, or obtain and maintain, a valid regular or official . Passport. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance or access for the duration of employment. May be required to work shifts outside the normal tour of duty. This position requires a medical examination. The incumbent is required to lift up to 40 lbs. The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, and must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter. In accordance with Change 3 of AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, the incumbent of this position must successfully pass a urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter. This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations

Qualifications
Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

Current Army Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Employee
Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee
Current Civilian Employees of the Organization Applying to Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Positions
Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying to OCONUS Positions
Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
Current DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Employee (non-Army)
Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment
Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Applying to Cyber Excepted Service Positions
United States Citizen Applying to a Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Position



Army CES positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 ., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction , Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement". If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 ., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

This position is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one-year specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience would be demonstrated by: monitoring, testing, evaluating, repairing, and/or installing various telecommunication systems; determining equipment needs and cost for organization; and evaluating system performance and initiating corrective actions to prevent or resolve communication outages.

OR

Education: or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or . [remove ., if unrelated] in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: [insert applicable field(s) of study].

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited . education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a . accredited college or university. For further information, visit: .
Additional information

If you are a current federal career/career-conditional employee, you will be placed on an excepted appointment.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of . Citizenship.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Security security clearance.
Incumbent (or Selectee) is required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position as outlined in DoDM Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program dated 15 February 2023.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
This is a Career Program (CP) 34 - Information Technology / Cyber Management position.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit / for more information.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
If an employee brings a child to an overseas location and that child is entitled to attend a DoD school on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation , the DoDEA and the Military Department responsible for providing related services will ensure that the child, if eligible for special education, receives a free appropriate public education, including related services pursuant to DoDI and DoDM .
If an employee brings an infant or toddler (up to 3 years of age) to an overseas location, and that infant or toddler is entitled to attend the DoDEA on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation , then the Military Department responsible for EIS will provide the infant or toddler with the required EIS in accordance with the eligibility criteria consistent with DoDI and DoDM .
Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
Relocation/Recruitment/Advance-in-Hire incentive may be offered for this position.
The initial length of this overseas tour is 36 months.

Benefits

A career with the . 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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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.
How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
Required Documents

WARNING: DO NOT INCLUDE CLASSIFIED INFORMATION IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKET! Application packages that contain Classified information WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Should you submit a resume or any other document as part of your application package and it is confirmed that any of the information is Classified, in addition to being found ineligible for consideration for this position, your Security Office will be notified to determine if any further action is warranted.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Checklist for Internal/Merit Promotion Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
For additional information see: What to include in your resume.


2. Other supporting documents:

Cover Letter, optional
Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.
This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the . 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 . 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

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/21/2024 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application ().
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: /.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: /.

Agency contact information
Army Applicant Help Desk
Website


Address

KB-W05EAA 39th Signal Battalion
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APO, AE 09708
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Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
Fair & 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

Overview

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

03/08/2024 to 03/21/2024
Salary

$62,107 - $84,877 per year
Pay scale & grade

GG 11
Location

2 vacancies in the following location:

Menwith Hill, United Kingdom
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

No
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes— You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type

Permanent -
Work schedule

Full-time -
Service

Excepted
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)

0391 Telecommunications
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Top Secret
Drug test

Yes
Position sensitivity and risk

Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process

National security
Announcement number

DAKB246726343215R
Control number

780837800

visit . the incumbent is required to sign a da form 5019-r, and must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter. in accordance with change 3 of ar 600-85, alcohol and drug abuse prevention and control program, the incumbent of this position must successfully pass a urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter. your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. to qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one-year specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. for further information, visit: . visit / for more information. contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. if you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. if, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. you should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. should you submit a resume or any other document as part of your application package and it is confirmed that any of the information is classified, in addition to being found ineligible for consideration for this position, your security office will be notified to determine if any further action is warranted. as described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. your resume:

your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. if your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. for qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i. if your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. for additional information see: what to include in your resume. other supporting documents:

cover letter, optional
most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
proof of eligibility to apply: your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. if you do not have a usajobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (). follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. to verify the status of your application, log into your usajobs account (), all of your applications will appear on the welcome screen. for information on what each application status means, visit: /. you must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your usajobs account or your application will be incomplete. it is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. agency contact information
army applicant help desk
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army applicant help desk
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if you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application

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