USAJOBS · 22 hours ago
Telecommunications Specialist (Fire) - Direct Hire Authority
Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $110K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Telecommunications Specialist for the Bureau of Land Management in Fairbanks, AK. The role involves analyzing electronic systems, providing support for radio control terminals, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and managing telecommunications software and systems.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Analyzes electronic systems for the State and Field Offices to determine the most effective and economical equipment and services to meet established standards
Provides support for hooking up remote radio control terminals, dispatch consoles, (PC’s) local area networks (LAN’s), and peripheral-sharing devices
Troubleshoots hardware and software problems for users
Resolves complex telecommunications and data collections problems
Manages the programming and installation of radio communications software
Monitors and makes configuration changes to statewide voice and data communications systems
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is required
You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land
Direct Deposit Required
Background Investigation Required
Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background investigation. Failure to possess or obtain a favorable determination will result in the cancellation of the offer or will be grounds for termination
Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use
May require completion of a one year probationary period
To qualify for the GS-09 grade level, 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 is required
To qualify for the GS-11 grade level, 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 is required
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 must meet all qualification and selective placement factor requirements by the closing date of the announcement
This position requires all hires to obtain their certification to climb towers as outlined in BLM Manual 1292 and BLM Handbook 1291-1
The work is mostly sedentary, although occasional climbing of radio towers may be required. Incumbent must be able to pass a physical exam and be certified to climb towers
The work is performed throughout the state, sometimes in inclement weather and at high altitudes. Includes working in voice and data equipment rooms, computer rooms, and at field/remote communications sites
Preferred
Must 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 OR an equivalent combination of specialized experience and education
Must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level 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 OR an equivalent combination of specialized experience and education
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