Telecommunications Specialist (RF)

US Federal Emergency Management Agency; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) seeks a qualified specialist for the Disaster Emergency Communication Division in Bothell, WA. The ideal candidate has extensive operational, maintenance, and diagnostic troubleshooting experience with satellite and RF electronic and mechanical communications systems.

To qualify at GS-12, one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level is required, and applicants must be able to obtain a Class A CDL.

Qualifications

• One full year of specialized experience at GS-11 level in the Federal government.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL.
• Experience installing, operating and maintaining mobile radio systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, and maintain mobile radio systems and related equipment.
• Integrate, test, and repair radio systems to meet operational needs.
• Test, diagnose and monitor voice, data and video telecom systems to maintain performance.

Skills

Radio systems

Diagnostics

Maintenance

Satellite comms

RF electronics

Job description

This position is located with the Disaster Emergency Communication Division in Bothell, WA. The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive operational, maintenance, and diagnostic troubleshooting experience of satellite and Radio Frequency (RF) electronic and mechanical communications systems.

The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

To qualify for this position at the GS-12 level (starting salary $100,602), you must possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience may be obtained in the federal government, a state or local government, or private sector, and must demonstrate the following:

• Installing, operating, and maintaining mobile radio systems and related equipment. and
• Integrating, testing, and repairing radio systems to ensure they meet operational needs and
• Testing, diagnosing and monitoring voice, data and video telecommunications systems and equipment to maintain performance and functionality

In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following requirement(s) to be considered qualified for the position:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

• Qualifications are based on your ability to demonstrate in your resume that you possess one year of the specialized experience for this announcement at a comparable scope and responsibility. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, it must contain the following information organized by experience/position: (1) job title, (2) name of employer, (3) start and end dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY), (4) detailed description of duties performed, accomplishments, and related skills, and (5) hours worked per week (part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience). Federal experience/positions must also include the grade level and dates in which you held each grade level.

• Are you a current or former FEMA Reservist/Disaster Assistance Employee (DAE)? To accurately credit your experience from intermittent positions and Reservist Deployments, you must list the dates (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) of deployments that are relevant to your qualifying experience, along with the job title and specific duties you were responsible for during each deployment.

• Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information. Failure to provide the above information in your resume may result in your application being found "not qualified."

• 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 provides valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

• For additional information on crediting experience and/or education, please reference the OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards.