Telecommunications Specialist (VHF-FM and SATCOM Specialist)

IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS BELOW: To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-H, FG/GS-10-12 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. —————————————————————————————————— SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IS DEFINED AS: Experience installing and maintaining Very High Frequency / Frequency Modulation (VHF-FM) and Satellite Communications (SATCOM) communications technology Experience collecting and validating VHF/FM and SATCOM system requirements, developing cost estimates, performing market surveys, or developing strategic plans; and experience designing VHF/FM and SATCOM systems. AND: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study — 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. Other Education: 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, may be substituted for general experience on a month-for-month basis. OR Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience in evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrated knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology. ——————————————————————————————————- Physical Requirements: Incumbent must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., climb ladders and steep staircases, and the dexterity to connect and disconnect various sizes and types of electronic connectors. Incumbent must have the ability to climb towers up to 60 feet for the purposes of installing/maintaining antennas and equipment. Must become certified within 180 days and maintain FAA climbing certification. Incumbent may be required to deploy in times of crisis to impacted areas and serve as part of the Communications Support Team (CST). Travel may be up to 50%. —————————————————————————————————— You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration. *Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.* Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. **All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.**
The Command and Control Communications (C3) Division (AXE-400) provides the FAA with survivable, secure, and redundant command and control communications that assure the Agency’s ability to respond to emergencies, to assist in the minimum essential restoration of the National Airspace System (NAS), and facilitates the continuity of operations (COOP). The incumbent will serve as one of the Division’s subject matter experts regarding radio frequency communications equipment.