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Telecommunications Specialist

Defense Media Activity · Department of Defense
📍 Fort Meade, Maryland 💰 $121785 – $158322/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Job Summary

This position is part of the Department of War, War Media Activity (WMA). The incumbent will be responsible for providing policy and procedures for DoW audiovisual and visual information activities and operations such as combat camera operations, and for newspapers and print media throughout DoW such as the European and Pacific Stars and Stripes.

Major Duties

As a Telecommunications Specialist at the GS-0391-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Conducts research on new technologies; produces broadcast and production systems designs; and evaluates existing technologies for applicability to WMA enterprise-wide application. Uses digital tools like Automatic Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD) to draft blueprints, network topologies, and floor plans. Troubleshooting issues related to broadcast equipment implementation and sustainment. Manages and resolves technical problems with all types of audio and television production and electronic newsgathering systems, including satellite television platforms and high-end audio production and recording facilities; high definition (HD) television production and recording facilities; audio and television duplication systems; special analog and digital applications; audio and video signal compression systems; audio and video conditioning and processing equipment; computerized electronic imaging systems; fiber-optic transmission and reception systems; digital switching systems; and computer controlled television and radio automation systems. Prepares statement of work for equipment and systems requirements, performance work statements, and contracting documents for complex technical acquisitions. Ensure repairs to equipment are made in accordance with original equipment manufacturer standards. Develops and evaluates complex equipment specifications and requirements, conducts tests, and determines the suitability of off the-shelf electronic equipment, and complex, sophisticated electronic systems to ensure compliance with WMA technical and operational requirements.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. NOTE: All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contact

DHRC-DDMAHR@dla.mil 614-693-6200

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government

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