TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST (Title 32) Job in Oklahoma City, OK

Vacancy No. OK-12755904-AF-25-066 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $73,939.00 to $96,116.00 Grade 11 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/30/2025 Close Date 7/9/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Oklahoma City, OK


Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST (Title 32), Position Description Number D1835000 and is part of the OK 137th Special Operations Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to current members of the Oklahoma Air National Guard assigned to the 137th Wing within the military grades of E-4 through E-5.

Duties

This position is located at an ANG Aviation Wing, Air Support Operations Group (ASOG) Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) and Tactical Air Control Party (TACP). The purpose of this position is to design, deploy, install, operate, maintain, modify, and recover various types of communications transmission systems and their components. These systems transfer voice and data information within service component and to outside agencies and services. Incumbent is also responsible for maintaining currency requirements as a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) Instructor or Evaluator. Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC) are the final authority in the sensor to shooter kill chain for U.S. and coalition airborne, ground and naval forces expending ground-to-ground and air-to-ground munitions in close proximity to friendly conventional and special forces.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIITIES:
Incumbent plans and establishes tactical communications between all echelons of coalition land, sea and air forces to ensure joint air operations are conducted effectively and efficiently throughout the battlefield. Works with multi-service staffs to integrate and adapt existing systems and plans integration of future technologies to meet user requirements.

Provides technical assistance, guidance and training to users on all current and new equipment. Provides system design and equipment functionality defining user requirements to program managers and contractors (who manufacture tactical military ground-to-air or ground-to-ground telecommunications equipment).

Instructs on all aspects of air support operations encompassing doctrine, theory, formal classroom, and field performance for joint terminal attack control tactics techniques and procedures. Plans and controls air strikes in close proximity to U.S. and coalition forces. Incumbent is capable of supporting all U.S. and coalition land forces and controlling all allied aircraft delivering ordnance.

Develops instruction and techniques on Close Air Support doctrine, Tactics, Techniques and Procedures to other services. Integrates a synergistic Close Air Support operation function within the land forces scheme of maneuver. Develops and recommends appropriate weapons delivery methods and munitions to the land forces commander.

Develops, implements and executes all training and evaluation programs by complying with Major Command (MAJCOM), Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Instructions to include unit commanders training objectives, combat readiness reports, Joint Terminal Attack Control evaluations and currency requirements on any multi-purpose/bombing range.

Analyzes and identifies trends of problems to recommend best corrective action to include procurement of new equipment or changes to staffing and standards. Analyzes costs of life cycle replacement and advises if new technology or equipment would better serve the needs of users.

Manages telecommunication programs by forecasting unit and community equipment and technology requirements. Recommends changes to existing equipment authorizations to functional managers at National Guard Bureau (NGB) and active duty. Develops staffing levels for current operations and provides planning and execution input to meet deployed or local emergencies.

Manages the radio and frequency spectrum for multiband and multiple nets analyzing assigned nets for effectiveness in the transmission of information. The incumbent will operate and configure the protocols and configurations of highly complex analog and digital communications-electronics equipment, to include Top Secret communications equipment providing voice, data and full motion video capabilities.

Provides data transmission by operating communications transmission systems, sub-systems and components. Installs, configures and programs multiplex radios (Ultra High Frequency, Satellite Communication and High-Performance Waveform) using military and commercial protocols.

Develops, establishes and maintains work center training programs. Plans and schedules tasks and training activities for drill status guard members. Oversees and conducts on-the-job training for personnel.

Ensures mobilization readiness of section personnel and equipment. Assembles cables and connectors to interface with commercial and military transmission systems and sub-systems. Understands and implements proper security principles (Operations Security and Information Security) and reporting procedures for electronic counter measures in a tactical and non-tactical environment.

Performs test and evaluation on equipment recommended by higher echelons or manufacturers. Analyzes equipment cost versus capability and makes acquisition recommendation to Weapons and Tactics Council. Using Issue, Discussion and Recommendation (IDR) methodology, incumbent will prepare and present recommended changes and future equipment modernizations especially on those areas defined as recommended corrective actions.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
  • 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.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E4 through E5

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately.
Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings.
Skilled in 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.
Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.
Knowledge of communications equipment, systems, services, and transmission media.
Knowledge of electronic communications concepts, principles, practices, procedures, policies, standards, and operational requirements.
Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communication.
Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to apply specialized communications methods and analytical techniques.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
All series personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for that level. Experiences gained through military technical training schools (restricted to one of the identified/allowed compatible military skills) are included in the one-year on-the-job experience. An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.


SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
specialized experiences and competencies in designing, deploying, installing, operating, maintaining, modifying, and recovering various types of communication transmission systems and their components. Has working knowledge of systems that transfer voice and data information within service component and to outside agencies and services. The applicant must have the skills to maintain currency requirements as a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) Instructor or Evaluator. To perform JTAC duties, the applicant must have the skills to perform as a final authority in the sensor-to-shooter kill chain for U.S. and coalition airborne, ground and naval forces expending ground-to-ground and air-to-ground munitions in close proximity to friendly conventional and special forces. Must have the knowledge of a wide range of technical methods in the detailed performance characteristics of specific telecommunications equipment, systems, networking and transmission media. Must have an in-depth working skill and knowledge of basic electronics and antenna theory, Internet Protocol (IP) configuration and network operating principles. The applicant requires in-depth knowledge and experiences with applications of existing and planned technology to communications requirements; equipment interoperability and compatibility; and the methods and techniques for systems and services to accomplish information data transfer. Experiences resulted in an understanding of the technical theories involving electronic communications and multi-band antenna, High Performance Waveform (HPW) and broadband satellite principles, practices, procedures, policies, standards, and operational and safety requirements. Must have the knowledge and ability to interpret and translate policy from higher organizational levels and develop local policy and implementing instructions. The applicant requires the technical knowledge of the operational and performance characteristics of portable and vehicular telecommunications equipment. Must have the detailed technical knowledge of transmission media, and the relationship among component parts of telecommunications system such as, Theater Battle Management Core Systems (TBMCS); Tactical Air Control Party Close Air Support System (TACP CASS); and Advanced Fire Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS). Experienced in applying specialized communications methods and analytical techniques. The applicant must have the skills and abilities to understand and evaluate communications requirements and relate requirements to existing and available technology, operating practices and procedures, equipment and staffing requirements, funding and cost analysis studies, and other supporting services required to research, identify, provide cost analysis, to include logistics tail and purchase the technology.

Knowledge of a wide range of technical methods in the detailed performance characteristics of specific telecommunications equipment, systems, networking and transmission media. Must have an in-depth understanding of basic electronics and antenna theory, Internet Protocol configuration and network operating principles.

In-depth knowledge and experience with applications of existing and planned technology to communications requirements, equipment interoperability and compatibility, and the methods and techniques for systems and services to accomplish information data transfer.

In depth knowledge and understanding of the technical theory of electronic communications and multiband antenna, High Performance Waveform (HPW) and broadband satellite principles, practices, procedures, policies, standards, and operational and safety requirements.

Knowledge and ability to interpret and translate policy from higher organizational levels and develop local policy and implementing instructions.

Technical knowledge of the operational and performance characteristics of portable and vehicular telecommunications equipment. Detailed technical knowledge of transmission media, and the relationship among component parts of telecommunications system, such as Theater Battle Management Core Systems, Tactical Air Control Party Close Air Support System, and Advanced Fire Artillery Tactical Data System.

Knowledge and ability to understand and evaluate communications requirements and relate requirements to existing and available technology, operating practices and procedures, equipment and staffing requirements, funding and cost analysis studies, and other supporting services required to research, identify, provide cost analysis, include logistics tail and purchase the technology.

Knowledge of maintenance, installation and operation of analog/digital transmission equipment and wireless transmission systems in order to diagnose problems and identify corrective measures.

Knowledge of methods and practices for troubleshooting, recovering, adjusting, modifying, and improving telecommunications systems to provide support that minimizes interruptions in the ability to provide critical air support to customers.

Knowledge of performance management/measurement methods, tools, and techniques to optimize the functionality of systems, networks, and data.

Knowledge of systems testing and evaluation principles, methods, and tools to test the functionality and operability of telecommunications systems, software applications and telecommunications components.

Knowledge of technical digital software relating to mapping, precision strike, networking, the Integrated Fire and Control Trainer, Precision Strike Suite for Special Operations Forces broadband satellite communications and High-Performance Waveform radio and data transmission equipment.

Knowledge to understand concepts, principles and practices on data transfer devices, ground-to-ground radios, ground-to-air radios, and transmission media and to define, coordinate, plan, and satisfy user requirements for telecommunications equipment, systems, services, to review, develop, and interpret telecommunications policies and procedures.

Knowledge of telecommunications systems security principles and methods to implement and manage systems, networks, and data that ensures confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Such systems include the Military Ruggedized Tablet, High Performance Waveform radio and Automatic Link Establishment.

Education

Must have a high school diploma. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university or from an equivalent professional military education school supports a well-qualified result.

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)).

This position may be eligible for Union Membership.

Benefits

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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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Technical Competence

Required Documents

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

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, other PII (Personally Identifiable information) 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.e., Hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present ex. 03/2020-06/2022 or 03/2020-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 (as applicable):
  • Certifications
  • DD-214 or NGB 22
  • SF-50
  • Official Transcripts

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

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12755904

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

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Agency contact information

Virginia Salazar
Address
OK 137th Special Operations Wing
5624 Air Guard Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.


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