Telecommunications Specialist

About the role

120-day non-reimbursable assignment. The only compensation for this assignment is the federal salary you are already receiving. DHS Office of the Chief Information Officer/CORE Directorate Telecommunications Specialist Series Requested: 0391 Security Clearance: Secret Virtual/Remote: No Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible.

Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date. This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation. Supervisory approval form must be signed.

What you will do

• The Wireless Services Spectrum Manager is responsible for managing DHS's enterprise spectrum management and wireless communications program.
• The incumbent works closely with DHS components, federal agencies, and external partners to centrally coordinate DHS wireless communications, including commercially provided equipment, tactical and mobile communications, and systems supporting emergency response and disaster recovery.
• The role ensures optimal planning, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of radio frequencies and wireless systems to meet DHS mission requirements.
• Key responsibilities include facilitating collaboration among DHS components, federal agencies such as Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and other stakeholders for spectrum management initiatives.
• The incumbent builds and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders, headquarters components, and national/interagency committees to foster a collaborative environment.
• The Spectrum Manager represents DHS on the Interdepartmental Radio Advisory Committee (IRAC), NTIA subcommittees, and working groups.
• Technical leadership is provided in radio frequency assignments, interagency frequency coordination, interference resolution, and radio systems design from a spectrum planning perspective.
• Responsibilities include initiating and preparing new certification packages for spectrum dependent systems, as well as modifying existing certifications to meet the expanding wireless requirements of DHS components.
• Certification packages will be prepared in accordance with the Manual of Regulations for Federal Radio Frequency Management (Redbook) and submitted using the EL CID online (ECO) portal.
• The incumbent may also deliver prompt assistance to DHS radio spectrum users in resolving wireless interference issues, including research, investigation, and solution formulation in coordination with FCC and NTIA.
• This detail assignment offers an excellent opportunity to develop and enhance skills in spectrum management, achieve professional growth, build valuable relationships, and contribute to the success of DHS wireless communications and mission-critical operations.

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.

How you will be evaluated

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using a job questionnaire based on the competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this Joint Duty Assignment.

If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. After reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination will be made.

You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.

Documents you must provide

• Do not include any personally identifiable information (PII) i.e., home address, social security number, or date of birth.
• Your resume must clearly demonstrate you have experience which meets the requirements of this position as outlined in the "Qualifications" section.
• SF-50: Submit a copy of your official SF-50 (no text version) or other official "Notification of Personnel Action" document which shows the following information: Your appointment in the Federal service Tenure Grade and Step Full performance level If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position.
• DHS Joint Duty Assignment Application Form signed by your supervisor.
• Please click on the following link to access the required form DHS Form 250-02.

What to expect next

Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the selecting official for further consideration and a possible interview. We will notify you by email at various stages in the process. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process.

To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a final JDA offer within 90 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

Telework: Telework eligibility is based on the needs of the office and is subject to change. Additional information pertaining to your interest and availability for this position may be needed after the closing date of the Joint Duty Assignment vacancy announcement; therefore, a timely response to these requests must be adhered to in order to remain in consideration.

Additional information

**DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving. If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position.

Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the JDA: Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA. Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan to include: Phase 1: Establish assignment objectives within the first 30 days of the JDA.

Phase 2: Complete a self-assessment of the duties performed at the mid-point of the JDA. Phase 3: Complete a final review within the last 30 days of the JDA.