Telecommunications Specialist

Candidates must meet the Qualification Standards Handbook requirements for GS-0391-07. GS-07:Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is: (a) at least one year of experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service or private sector, 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. Or 1 full year of graduate level education Or Superior Academic Achievement: (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. Other Relevant Eligibility Criteria: Must be able to walk over rough or uneven surfaces, access tight spaces, stoop down, reach overhead, and climb and descend ladders. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds of weight, periodically. Writing Sample: Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit writing and/or work samples as part of the interview/selection process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing and/or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions. Those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated against these factors to determine the best-qualified candidates. Failure to provide a detailed description of relevant experience and/or education in your resume will automatically disqualify the candidate from employment consideration. Knowledge of telecommunications installation, modification, repair, and maintenance. Knowledge of Enterprise mobile device management programs, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of telecommunications help desk, attendant console, and PBX system administration. Knowledge of general telecommunications administration and basic computer hardware and software. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration under merit promotion procedures. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered “well qualified” you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
This position is located in the Telecommunications Office, Administrative Services Division, Office of the Administrator. The incumbent serves as the Telecommunications Specialist to the Telecommunications Department Head. The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical support and assistance to the Telecommunications Department Supervisor on the National Gallery of Arts voice telecommunications system.