Summary
This position is part of the Department of War, War Media Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for providing policy and procedures for Department of War (DoW) audiovisual and visual information activities and operations such as Combat Camera operations, and for newspapers and print media throughout DoW such as the European and Pacific Stars and Stripes newspapers.
Duties
As a Telecommunications Specialist at the GS-0391-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Performs the planning and program maintenance, repair, procurement and systems integration of visual information, telecommunications, and broadcast information technology systems in support of WMA requirements. Operations of remote production satellite truck for full remote production in support of government agencies. Investigates and analyzes a variety of unusual telecommunications problems, questions, or conditions. Designs, integrates, and establishes operating criteria for radio and TV studios, transmitter systems, edit systems, and major systems. Reviews and validate all proposed design changes prior to submission to the Director Mission Systems. Prepares long-range design, installation, maintenance, and test planning for equipment and facilities to meet both planned and unplanned changes to mission requirements. Develops equipment budget estimates for preparation of input into the budgetary process. Coordinates building maintenance, construction issues, contract maintenance support and vendor support. Identifies equipment that no longer meets mission requirements and recommends either re-purposing or disposition of these assets. Develops and maintains current plant and placement drawings, blueprints, and systems drawings utilizing Computer-Aided Design (CAD). Perform assignments involving various projects, studies, or evaluations requiring the application of many different and unrelated processes, differing regulatory criteria and procedures, and significant departures from established practices.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. NOTE: All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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 U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
How you will be evaluated
We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.