TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST (Title 32) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Incumbent plans and establishes tactical communications between all echelons of coalition land, sea and air forces to ensure joint air operations are conducted effectively and efficiently throughout the battlefield. Develops operating procedures to standardize use of voice and data communications equipment and designs training programs to implement those procedures. Develops and refines telecommunication policies, in coordination with outside agencies, which provide user guidelines. Provides system design and equipment functionality defining user requirements to program managers and contractors (who manufacture tactical military ground-to-air or ground-to-ground telecommunications equipment). Incumbent defines basic and contingent needs as they pertain to the point-to-multi point transmission of targeting data and time critical information. Develops and reviews specifications of new equipment to ensure they meet user needs and complement mission requirements. Performs cost analysis of equipment acquisition to determine most effective option to meet needs. Incumbent develops, recommends for approval and implements unit Operating Instructions regarding telecommunications and operations training and standards of evaluation. Instructs on all aspects of air support operations encompassing doctrine, theory, formal classroom, and field performance for joint terminal attack control tactics techniques and procedures. Plans and controls air strikes in close proximity to U.S. and coalition forces. Incumbent will also provide instruction on standard field practices such as ground and vehicle navigation, bivouac, site selections, terrain analysis, close quarter combat and reaction to direct enemy contact. Develops instruction and techniques on Close Air Support doctrine, Tactics, Techniques and Procedures to other services. Integrates a synergistic Close Air Support operation function within the land forces scheme of maneuver. Develops and recommends appropriate weapons delivery methods and munitions to the land forces commander. Ensures proper munitions effects and accurate delivery techniques for all aircraft controlled. Develops, implements and executes all training and evaluation programs by complying with Major Command (MAJCOM), Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Instructions to include unit commanders training objectives, combat readiness reports, Joint Terminal Attack Control evaluations and currency requirements on any multi-purpose/bombing range. Manages telecommunication programs by forecasting unit and community equipment and technology requirements. Recommends changes to existing equipment authorizations to functional managers at National Guard Bureau (NGB) and active duty. Develops staffing levels for current operations and provides planning and execution input to meet deployed or local emergencies. Manages the radio and frequency spectrum for multiband and multiple nets analyzing assigned nets for effectiveness in the transmission of information. The incumbent will operate and configure the protocols and configurations of highly complex analog and digital communications-electronics equipment, to include Top Secret communications equipment providing voice, data and full motion video capabilities. Advises if new analog or digital nets are needed to meet user requirements. Technical knowledge of electronics, antenna theory and internet protocol configurations are required. Ensures assigned nets are in accordance with published policy and guidance and identifies to higher echelon if there is a violation or conflict with other agencies. Provides data transmission by operating communications transmission systems, sub-systems and components. Installs, configures and programs multiplex radios (Ultra High Frequency, Satellite Communication and High-Performance Waveform) using military and commercial protocols. Upgrades software modifies hardware and corrects equipment deficiencies on transmission sub-systems and components, and handheld navigation devices. Develops, establishes and maintains work center training programs. Plans and schedules tasks and training activities for drill status guard members. Oversees and conducts on-the-job training (OJT) for personnel. Creates and develops lesson plans. Ensures availability of facilities and training aids. Monitors the training status of personnel and ensures that supplemental and/or remedial training is accomplished. Ensures mobilization readiness of section personnel and equipment. Assembles cables and connectors to interface with commercial and military transmission systems and sub-systems. Performs administrative duties for technical orders (TO) and work-center files. Performs test and evaluation on equipment recommended by higher echelons or manufacturers. Analyzes equipment cost versus capability and makes acquisition recommendation to Weapons and Tactics Council. Using Issue, Requirements Conditions of Employment This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Qualifications Military Grades: E5 through E6 GENERAL EXPERIENCE : All series personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for that level. Experiences gained through military technical training schools (restricted to one of the identified/allowed compatible military skills) are included in the one year on-the-job experience. An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : applicant must qualify for award of the position's compatible elements and there must be a vacant manpower authorized position requirement to satisfy position's military aspects: Service, Unit of Assignment, Rank, and Military Skill Set. The applicant must meet the position's specialized experiences and competencies in designing, deploying, installing, operating, maintaining, modifying, and recovering various types of communication transmission systems and their components. Has working knowledge of systems that transfer voice and data information within service component and to outside agencies and services. The applicant must have the skills to maintain currency requirements as a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) Instructor or Evaluator. To perform JTAC duties, the applicant must have the skills to perform as a final authority in the sensor-to-shooter kill chain for U.S. and coalition airborne, ground and naval forces expending ground-to-ground and air-to-ground munitions in close proximity to friendly conventional and special forces. Must have the knowledge of a wide range of technical methods in the detailed performance characteristics of specific telecommunications equipment, systems, networking and transmission media. Must have an in-depth working skill and knowledge of basic electronics and antenna theory, Internet Protocol (IP) configuration and network operating principles. The applicant requires in-depth knowledge and experiences with applications of existing and planned technology to communications requirements; equipment interoperability and compatibility; and, the methods and techniques for systems and services to accomplish information data transfer. Experiences resulted in an understanding of the technical theories involving electronic communications and multi-band antenna, High Performance Waveform (HPW) and broadband satellite principles, practices, procedures, policies, standards, and operational and safety requirements. Must have the knowledge and ability to interpret and translate policy from higher organizational levels and develop local policy and implementing instructions. The applicant requires the technical knowledge of the operational and performance characteristics of portable and vehicular telecommunications equipment. Must have the detailed technical knowledge of transmission media, and the relationship among component parts of telecommunications system such as, Theater Battle Management Core Systems (TBMCS); Tactical Air Control Party Close Air Support System (TACP CASS); and Advanced Fire Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS). Experienced in applying specialized communications methods and analytical techniques. The applicant must have the skills and abilities to understand and evaluate communications requirements and relate requirements to existing and available technology, operating practices and procedures, equipment and staffing requirements, funding and cost analysis studies, and other supporting services required to research, identify, provide cost analysis, to include logistics tail and purchase the technology. Experiences provided a working knowledge of maintenance, installation, and operation of analog/digital transmission equipment and wireless transmission systems in order to diagnose problems and identify corrective measures. Has the working knowledge of methods and practices for troubleshooting, recovering, adjusting, modifying, and improving telecommunications systems to provide support that minimizes interruptions in the ability to provide critical air support to customers. Competent in performance management and measurement methods, tools, and techniques to optimize the functionality of systems, networks, and data. Skilled in systems testing and evaluation principles, methods, and tools to test the functionality and operability of telecommunications systems, softwar

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