Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a two year trial period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station.
- The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
- The employee will also perform duties as the primary facility manager, safe and equipment custodian.
- Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
- Performs other duties as required.
- Incumbent must be eligible to obtain and maintain a TS or TS/SCI security clearance (Special Compartmented Information), as required.
- The work involves considerable recurring physical exertion, such as standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. Packages picked up may weigh up to 75 pounds.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position within one year of appointment.
Qualifications
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. Specialized experience includes experience, education and training that provided knowledge of communications equipment, systems, services, and transmission media; knowledge of electronic communications concepts, principles, practices, procedures, policies, standards, and operational requirements; application of specialized communications methods and analytical techniques; technical knowledge of the operational and performance characteristics of communications equipment, automated control and network management systems, transmission media, and the relationships among component parts of telecommunications systems; and competencies in the subject matter or business processes associated with the DoD, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force telecommunication programs.
Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section)
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade
Applicants claiming DoD Retained Grade preference must submit the following documentation:
Retained Grade PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD3145-1)
SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status, and
A copy of the notification letter received (RIF or classification downgrade)
Education
If using education to qualify,
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
or
3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
You must provide a copy of Official Transcripts as documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).
Superior Qualifications and Special Needs Pay-setting Authority may be considered for this position. TAG is the final approval authority for incentive programs (applicable to newly appointed federal employees or those with a 90-day break in service).
Additional Conditions of Employment:
This position is designated by Air Force as a testing designated position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian drug-testing program. The incumbent is (a) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing. The individual must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP.
This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
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.
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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Detailed resume to include employer, job title with to and from dates, duties, responsibilities, and experience gained in each position held. Resumes cannot be more than two pages in length. If the resume provided is longer than two pages, it will not move forward in the qualification process. The resume provided must have relevant experience pertaining to the position in which you are applying to. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
If your resume does not meet the above requirements, you will automatically be disqualified for the position.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Official college transcripts, if qualifying based on education.
- Current/Former Federal employees: Your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent), as well as the highest grade (or promotion potential) held, on a permanent basis and containing information which shows you meet time-in-grade (e.g., STEP increase, etc.) No award SF-50 will be accepted.
-Former Federal Employees separated from Federal Government over a year ago: Your separation Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing your permanent status and your last Federal performance appraisal plan/rating. You must submit an SF-50(s) that shows permanent career or career conditional tenure to be considered (No award SF-50 will be accepted). Your last Federal performance appraisal plan must reflect a rating of Fully Successful or equivalent.
3.IF YOU ARE CLAIMING VETERANS' PREFERENCE, YOU MUST PROVIDE PROOF AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
- Veterans Preference Documentation: (include hyperlink as in example)
-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.
- Any other supporting documentation required for verification as described in the announcement.
- 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.
Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation:
1.Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3)
2.Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
3. Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation:
1.Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2)
2.Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
3.Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
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.