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USAJOBS · 5 hours ago

Telecommunication Specialist

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $116K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is part of the Department of Homeland Security, focusing on providing support for telecommunication systems. The Telecommunication Specialist will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining telecommunications systems and networks, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Installing, troubleshooting, repairing, redesigning, and maintaining telecommunications systems

Configuring and maintaining telecommunication networks and applications, such as intrusion detection systems, land, mobile radio communication, and video surveillance

Resolving telecommunication equipment failure and unsatisfactory performance problems

Providing recommendations and proposals on new and advance equipment and techniques based on performance capabilities, limitations, and cost

Qualification

Telecommunications systemsNetwork configurationTroubleshootingVideo surveillance systemsFiber optic equipmentCustomer serviceInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailTeamworkDecision making

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service

Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years

All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English

You may be required to pass a background investigation

CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures

Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process

Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 01/23/2026

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

Possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience and or education described below to qualify for this position

Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications

You must possess a valid state driver's license at the time of appointment

You may be required to maintain a valid commercial driver's license (CDL)

You will be required to climb tall ladders, towers, and other structures

You will be required to perform lifting and/or moving of equipment in excess of 50 pounds

The work may be performed in an electronics shop, remote sites (which may require alternative modes of transportation), and/or in outlying and remote stations