Telecommunications Manager (Wildland Fire)
What you'd do
This position is a Telecommunications Manager (Wildland Fire) GS-0391-14 working for the US Wildland Fire Service. Location will be negotiable after a selection is made. NOTE - Incumbent must physically report to a DOI Federal Office. Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Wildland Fire Service offices in the local commuting area.
Major duties
As a Telecommunications Manager (Wildland Fire), your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as a first-level supervisor over a Telecommunications organization with responsibility for performing the full range of first-level supervisory responsibilities, Plans and manages telecommunications program resources and priorities, Builds and sustains partnerships with Federal, State, local, tribal, and territorial partners. Provides technical and program leadership for incident communications support. Leads modernization, systems engineering, and integration activities for telecommunications services and supporting infrastructure. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements) for the position with a score of 85 or above on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
What you need to qualify
In order to qualify for this position, you must possess the Specialized Experience requirement listed below. Only experience obtained by 07/23/2026 will be considered. Specialized experience: To qualify for the GS-14 grade level: at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-13 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, this requirement involves experience performing as a Communication Unit Lead managing operational and technical aspects of incident communications; providing input into radio engineering and operations to modernize and enhance an organization's radio networks by incorporating new and emerging technologies; surveying, studying, evaluating, designing, developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining radio and field communications systems with responsibility for all project phases of work. 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 will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary; however, the incumbent may perform limited walking, standing, and carrying of light items (e.g., portable communications equipment) during site visits, system assessments, exercises, or incident support activities. Working Conditions: The work is primarily performed in an office or similar setting. Occasional travel to field locations or incident settings may involve exposure to variable weather, uneven terrain, and operational hazards; appropriate safety practices and personal protective equipment may be required. Eligibility and Qualification Requirements: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the Job Announcement. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions.
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