TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Telecommunications Specialist (Spectrum Manager) for the Air Force Research Laboratory. To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here.

Duties

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Position duties include, but are not limited to: Provides subject matter expertise, policy guidance, and regulatory interpretation to AFRL organizations and their contractors, regarding spectrum management, equipment certification and frequency issues, enabling the safe, effective, and spectrum-compliant execution of a $5B AFRL research portfolio. Independently analyzes spectrum utilization in pursuit of developing better policies and procedures for the protection of the radio frequency (RF) spectrum use for AFRL programs. Compiles, coordinates, and champions spectrum requirements for telecommunication programs and special projects. Leads the preparation and review of Applications for Equipment Certification using current and required National Level software systems.

Qualifications and evaluation

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Education

Education requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for the Telecommunication Series, 0391 and the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

How to apply

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Required documents

Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

Additional information

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