Telecommunications Manager

Job summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as technical advisor to the Commander, 37 Communications Squadron (CS).

Major duties

Organizes and directs the work of the organization through four subordinate flights that include 366 military and civilian professional and technical personnel (up to the rank of Major and GS-13); and oversees the management of DoD contractors. Responsible for directing future planning efforts for all C4 systems for Lackland AFB, the evolutionary acquisition of information and administrative systems, and migration to an enterprise-wide IT environment Forecasts workloads and resource requirements, establishing realistic, obtainable objectives that are consistent with local and higher headquarters mission objectives. Contacts routinely encompass professional, technical and executive level personnel from higher headquarters, other Commands, DJSA, Army, Navy, major defense contractors and private industry. Develops and employs procedures that permit periodic analysis of work, output quality and timeliness, functional capability and responsiveness.

Qualification

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards:~:text=Back%20to%20Top-,Administrative%20and%20Management%20Positions,-This%20qualification%20standard SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrated knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology; Application of telecommunications/information technology theories, concepts, principles, practices, and management; telecommunications policy, technology and programs; Applying communications policy requirements to function as technical authority regarding application of new theories, concepts, and developments to communication problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods, technology, or procedures. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Mastery knowledge of a wide range of telecommunications/information technology theories, concepts, principles and practices, and extensive experience in management of an extremely broad range of communication-computer systems from base level networks up to highly complex information technology systems. 2. Knowledge of the Department of Defense Planning Programming and Budgeting System, the Air Force Financial Management System, automated requirements control systems, and ability to provide cost-benefit analysis. 3. Ability to work with a variety of people and organizations that have diverse missions, issues, concerns, skill levels, backgrounds, agendas, cultures and values and skill to negotiate, develop consensus, and build coalitions to achieve objectives and resolve conflicts. 4. Knowledge of current contracting regulations, procedures, and management; acquisition strategies; the AF Communications and Information Strategic Plan and Concept of Operations for the AF Information Enterprise; and Major and Minor Military Construction Programs. 5. Ability to envision desired future management and organizational conditions; to proactively adapt to changing conditions in an environment of rapid technological change; to motivate, develop, inspire and empower employees and partners to work toward accomplishment of desired goals. 6. Knowledge of the principles of management to plan, organize, direct, implement and evaluate processes; to lead people through subordinate echelons; to manage resources in achieving desired results; and to sell programs and persuade/inspire others to take desired action. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Evaluations

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.