Telecommunication Specialist

Office of the Secretary of the Interior; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 102,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The Office of the Secretary of the Interior in Washington, DC is seeking a Telecommunication Specialist to support the OCIO. The role covers designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining VHF/UHF and satellite radio networks, and preparing statements of work for contracts and SLAs.

Responsibilities include providing technical support for mission-critical communications, aiding project management and integration of telecom and IT practices, and helping develop internal guidelines and

Qualifications

• Education transcripts required when substituting education for experience.
• Unofficial transcripts acceptable but official transcripts required before starting work.
• Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and maintain VHF, UHF and satellite radio networks.
• Prepare statements of work for vendor contracts and SLAs.
• Provide technical service support for mission‑critical radio communications systems.
• Assist in overall project management and integration of telecom and IT technologies.
• Assist in developing internal policies, guidelines, and procedures.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
• Department: Department of the Interior
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

You will serve as a Telecommunication Specialist for the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Key Responsibilities

The major duties of the Telecommunications Specialist include but are not limited to: Designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining VHF, UHF and satellite-based radio network systems. Preparing written statements of work for vendor contracts and service level agreements. Provides technical service support for the mission critical radio communications system/network and other field communications system networks operations.

Assisting in overall project management and integration of telecommunications and IT technologies and business practices. Assisting in the development of internal policies, guidelines, and procedures.

Requirements & Education

You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.

https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of the Secretary of the Interior, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102415 – $133142/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-20.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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