TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST (RADIO TECH)

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to the following: Area I - Permanent (Tenure 1/2) T32 technicians of the MT Army National Guard (MTARNG), Area II - Indefinite (Tenure 3) MTARNG T32 technicians & MTARNG T5 permanent (Tenure 1/2) or term (Tenure 3) employees that are military members of the MTARNG, & Area III - military members of the MTARNG or T5 temporary (Tenure 0) employees that are military members of the MTARNG.

Runs the preventative maintenance program for all tactical and commercial off the shelf radio equipment assigned to the Joint Forces Headquarters. This includes HF radios assigned to the state headquarters that participate in the National Guard Bureau Automatic Link Establishment (ALE) net, Disaster Incident Response Emergency Communications Team (DIRECT) equipment, or Joint Incident Site Communications Capability (JISCC) equipment or future equivalent systems. Maintains emergency communications response equipment assigned to the J6/G6 such as communications trailers and command vehicles. Performs routine maintenance on commercial off the shelf radio equipment installed at armories across the state or territory for the purpose of emergency communications. Monitors national preventative maintenance bulletins and works with state level electronics maintenance shops to identify common maintenance issues and disseminates findings to units. Maintains appropriate documentation in accordance with military regulations and publications regarding performed maintenance. Assists the DSCA Communications Planner with maintaining emergency communications cached equipment. Lead maintainer for National Guard owned communications towers and commercial off the shelf (COTS) repeater systems. Responsible for building and maintaining Automatic Link Establishment (ALE) load sets, SINCGARS load sets and hop sets, Land Mobile Radio code plugs, and Mission Critical Push to Talk (MCPTT) configurations. Ensures armory radio-based emergency communications systems are maintained and regularly tested. This includes but is not limited to High Frequency (HF), Single Channel Ground Airborne Radio Systems (SINCGARS), Land Mobile Radio (LMR), satellite (military and civilian), Mission Critical Push to Talk (MCPTT), and microwave systems. Ensures unit communications personnel are trained and proficient in radio operations and maintenance. Maintains keys to state and regional government trunked systems and programs National Guard radios for operation on those systems.

Ensures the quality of unit radio training programs remains high by leading train the trainer classes and by producing written and video-based training materials for units to utilize. Identifies quality training materials from vendors and other states and ensures their dissemination to units. Helps plan communications exercises and routine armory communications checks to ensure unit readiness for tactical and emergency employment of assigned systems.

Manages statewide National Guard radio nets, to include those on High Frequency (HF), Very High Frequency (VHF), and trunked systems. Provides guidance and assistance to subordinate and interagency activities operating radio nets, to include civil government and Military Auxiliary Radio Service (MARS) nets. Manages unit callsign registrations with the Department of Homeland Security's Shared Resources (SHARES) HF program. Deconflicts callsigns with and between units in the state and territory.

During a Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) event involving National Guard forces, serves as a Communications Technician (COMT) under the Incident Commander's Communications Leader (COML) to ensure the successful application of the COML's communications plan as it applies to the assigned National Guard forces. May serve as a member of a Disaster Incident Emergency Response Team (DIRECT) or Joint Incident Site Communications Capability (JISCC). Serves as a subject matter expert for radio crossbanding involving National Guard owned systems. Advises the command on procurement issues involving COTS radios. Ensures compliance with Department of Defense Instruction (DODI 4650.10) as well as compatibility with NORTHCOM and NGB programs. Coordinates with installation directorates and tenant organizations to ensure that radio dependent equipment (example: mass notification alert systems, handheld radios, and paging systems) being developed or procured for use on the installation are fully supportable and interoperable.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the employing state's National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Appointments in the Title 32 MTNG technician program may terminate/suspend your military incentives; please see your MTNG Retention Office/Military Personnel Incentive Program Manager for details.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• External applicants must be able to start within 6 months of selection.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• May be required to travel to and from offsite worksite(s) from the normal work area to perform assigned duties. Due to distances involved, travel may involve one or more overnight stays.
• Must complete appropriate training and obtain required certifications IAW DoDI 8140, DOD 8570.01M or applicable governing document(s) for Cyber workforce as an IA Technician Level II within 6 months of employment pending training seat availability.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Irregular hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial vehicles to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Incumbent must complete the following Federal Emergency Management Agency Incident Command System classes within 6 months of employment: Introduction to Incident Command System, IS-00100, Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, IS-00200
• Continued classes: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents, ICS-300, Intro to the National Incident Management System, IS-00700, National Response Framework, An Intro, IS-00800, All-Hazards Communications Unit Technician Course.

Qualifications

Military Grades:
Enlisted E5 - E9;
Warrant WO1 - CW3


GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must have experience that provided a basic knowledge of telecommunications functions, problems, and/or solutions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Must meet one of the following options to qualify for this position:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

• 1 year of experience equivalent to at least next lower grade level, evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrated knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology.

• Undergraduate and Graduate Education with major study in electrical or electronic engineering, mathematics, physics, public utilities, statistics, computer science, telecommunications management, information systems management, business administration, industrial management, or other fields related to the position to be filled or
• Other education in communications/electronics or automatic data processing training in technical institutes or business schools above the high school level or in Armed Forces schools that included advanced instruction in addition to basic courses.

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, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing:

• Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (AT LEAST MONTH/YEAR - MONTH/YEAR), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
• Education, certifications or licensures.

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