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Position Title
Telecommunications Specialist
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
NPS-IRA-25-12635169-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 to Tuesday, January 7, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?   If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
 
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.  
 
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Preferences
1. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating. (limit characters)
You will not be considered for any eligibility you do not select. For all eligibilities selected, you must provide supporting documentation defined in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement to receive consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions will affect your eligibility. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Telecommunications Specialist, GS-0391-11. Please answer the following questions pertaining to your experience and qualifications. (limit characters)
Minimum Qualifications Requirements for the Telecommunications Specialist position. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Telecommunications Specialist work at the GS-11 level or equivalent.

Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
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For the questions below, please select the best answer or answers to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Your responses will be used to determine minimum eligibility and qualification requirements. Be sure that your experience as listed in your application materials supports your responses to the questions below. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience that you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Maintain radio equipment, including handhelds, base stations, mobile units and repeaters.
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3. Perform emergency repairs and/or scheduled maintenance on complex two-way radio systems consisting of equipment from multiple vendors interfaced together.
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4. Implement narrowband radio technology.
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5. Install safety vehicle radio systems (e.g., Law Enforcement, Fire).
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6. Install and maintain wireless networks.
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7. Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair radio repeater systems.
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8. Troubleshoot and integrate differing systems including hardware components and software.
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9. Troubleshoot electronic equipment.
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10. Maintain dispatch center communication systems, consoles, audio loggers, etc.
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11. Troubleshoot radio components.
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12. Discuss project technical issues in meetings.
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13. Participate in oral discussions to obtain or give facts on technical programs.
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14. Implement preventative maintenance program schedule for telecommunications systems and equipment.
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15. Evaluate effectiveness of telecommunications equipment and systems.
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16. Order and/or disconnect telecommunications services.
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17. Provide written suggestions to telecommunications system maintenance and/or upgrades.
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18. Prepare reports analyzing telecommunications requirements, and operations.
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19. Manage telecommunications program assets using an on-line or automated asset management system.
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20. Research and/or provide technical specifications for input into the design of a two-way radio system.
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21. Provide radio user training to non-technical audiences.
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22. Provide technical specifications for telecommunications service/work/equipment.
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23. Develop technical training materials according to target audience.
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24. Use multimedia (e.g., audio-visual equipment, computer software) to create informational presentations or products.
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Verification Statement (limit characters)
25. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)