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Job SummaryThis is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority There are 2 vacancies being filled for the following locations: - 1 vacancy will be located in Billings OR Miles City, MT - 1 vacancy will be located in Cheyenne OR Newcastle, WY Please ensure to select desired locations during the application process. Applicants will not be considered for locations not selected.
QualificationsIn order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification requirements listed below. Minimum Qualification To qualify for the GS-09 grade level, you must meet one of the following options below: 1. Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07. Examples of work experience include, but are not limited to: Experience in programming, repairing and installing Digital hand held radios, mobile radios, VHF repeaters and/or dispatch consoles; experience in grounding telecommunications systems; experience with repairing, installing, and testing network; and experience with standardized equipment, services, and processes that will be used to obtain services from contractors. 2. Education: I have a Master`s or equivalent graduate degree or two years of graduate education leading to such a degree with a major field of study in the following -- 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 this position. 3. I have an equivalent combination of specialized experience and education. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. *Applicants must meet all minimum qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the Job Announcement. Physical Demands: Work is primarily sedentary and performed in an office setting. The position includes periodic field work at dispatch facilities, telecommunications sites, and remote radio/repeater installations. Field activities may require extended walking or hiking over rough or uneven terrain; climbing slopes, stairs, or fixed ladders; bending, kneeling, and working in confined or awkward positions; and lifting, carrying, or moving moderately heavy equipment, tools, test sets, and materials associated with telecommunications work. Working Conditions: Work is normally performed in an office environment. Periodic travel to field locations may involve extended driving over unimproved or rough roads and, as conditions require, other modes of transportation (e.g., rotary-wing or fixed-wing aircraft). Field work may occur in adverse weather (e.g., rain, sleet, snow, heat, wind) and at facilities with installed or operating telecommunications equipment. The incumbent may be exposed to hazards such as radio frequency energy, electrical hazards, slips/trips/falls on uneven surfaces, and work in proximity to antenna/tower infrastructure. The incumbent complies with applicable safety requirements and uses required personal protective equipment and precautions (e.g., RF exposure controls, electrical safety, fall protection, and site access procedures).
Major DutiesAs a Telecommunications Specialist (Wildland Fire) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Performs technical and analytical work supporting the planning, procurement, installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of radio and digital telecommunications systems supporting wildland fire preparedness, incident response, and all-hazards operations. Responsible for implementing approved configurations and procedures within established standards and guidance. Performs installation, configuration, and corrective/preventive maintenance of land mobile radio (LMR) and associated interface equipment (e.g., VHF/UHF portable and mobile radios, antenna systems, base stations, repeaters, dispatch consoles/workstations, remote control terminals, and related interfaces) using established procedures, checklists, templates, and approved configuration baselines. Programs authorized radio frequencies and standardized configurations into radios in accordance with approved channel plans, templates, and configuration baselines; updates local channel plan documentation and related records for review/approval; and assists in preparing draft requests for new or modified frequency authorizations. Performs administrative and data collection analysis such as: conducting routine usage reviews and trend summaries; preparing routine telecommunications reports; providing technical input for routine acquisition actions; and preparing and updating simple operating procedures, job aids and user instructions.RequirementsMust be a U.S. Citizen or National. Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. Direct Deposit Required. You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Incumbent must be able to obtain certification to climb towers. This position requires the incumbent to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of their official duties. Selectee must hold and maintain a valid state driver's license throughout their employment in this position. A condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 75% of the time. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.