Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. This position is located with the BLM Fire & Aviation Directorate, Division of Fire Operations, Preparedness/Suppression Support Branch located at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), in Boise, Idaho. Information about the area: https://www.boisechamber.org/ We expect to fill one position at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities The incumbent will be responsible for developing and performing detailed routine telecommunications plans, maintenance, and equipment troubleshooting aimed at fulfilling organizational objectives. Analyze electronic systems for assigned offices to determine the most effective and economical equipment and services to meet established standards, identify and manage potential issues, and carry out any necessary troubleshooting. Installs and performs corrective/preventive maintenance of land mobile radio systems, which may include Very High Frequency (VHF)/Ultra High Frequency (UHF), portable and mobile radios, antenna systems, base stations, repeaters, and satellite. Programs authorized radio frequencies into radios, requests frequencies, collaborates with other entities to write channel plans, and provides interagency collaboration on frequencies. Ensures that all systems operate in compliance with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's rules. Responsible for overseeing and conducting studies aimed at evaluating the outcomes of radio and data communication systems, including system traffic loads. Provide routine advice and clear guidance to customers seeking information on established protocols or procedures. Reviews radio frequency authorizations in accordance with Department and Bureau requirements. Effectively delivers structured and unstructured training sessions, insightful guidance, and corresponding support to both users and colleagues. Writes instructions, manuals, and specifications for equipment and software pertinent to the telecommunications systems. Prepares a variety of common telecommunications reports for submission to appropriate offices. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Specialized Experience: In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the minimum qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. To qualify for the GS-11 grade level, one year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 is required. Examples of work experience include, but are not limited to performing 3 or more of the following: 1) Working with Communications duty officer to support incidents with frequency and equipment assignments in accordance with NTIA Compliance; 2) installing, repairing, integrating, and/or maintaining telecommunications systems and peripherals; 3) performing diagnostics or troubleshooting to resolve telecommunications; 4) Promoting a culture of knowledge sharing, the incumbent shall provide mentoring and training to less experienced telecommunication staff, elevating the skills of the entire team. They shall, therefore, require excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and leadership skills, essential in facilitating successful collaborations; OR Possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major field of study in the following -- electrical or electronic engineering, mathematics, physics, public utilities, statistics, computer science, telecommunications management, information systems management, business administration, industrial management, or other fields related to this position; OR An equivalent combination of specialized experience and education. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. Physical Demands: The work is mostly sedentary, although there shall be a continual requirement to work in the field requiring the installation and maintenance of communication equipment. Other demands such as the frequent climbing, considerable walking, climbing, bending, pulling and heavy lifting of equipment weighing over 50 pounds is required for the installation, loading and transporting of communications equipment in the field. Work Environment: The incumbent shall be frequently exposed to hazards such as radio frequency, high voltage, noise, as well as slippery and uneven surfaces. Work shall also include working with voice and data equipment rooms and computer rooms. To carry out their duties, the incumbent shall frequently travel to remote field communication sites located in harsh terrain including deserts, mountains, mud, and snow, utilizing 4x4 vehicles, snowmobiles, 4-wheel all-terrain vehicles or aircraft. Therefore, the incumbent shall diligently comply with all established safety equipment, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring their safety and minimizing risks associated with their work. Incentives: Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment. Education Proof of Education: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts. Pass/Fail Courses: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. Graduate Education: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours 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 the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information Verify Employment Eligibility (E-Verify): DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program(ICTAP): CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources website at CTAP or ICTAP. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration or that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility; 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) You are found well qualified for this vacancy. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form. CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they receive a minimum score of 90 based on the rating criteria used for this position. Permanent Change in Station (PCS): Travel and relocation expenses will be paid consistent with the Federal Travel Regulation, Chapter 302, and Departmental policy. Selectee will be responsible for tax obligations related to payments for moving expenses - 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act, Public Law 115-97. See "Other" section for additional information on 2017 Tax Cuts as related to Permanent Change in Station (PCS). Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. The law made taxable certain reimbursements and other payments, including driving mileage, airfare and lodging expenses, en-route travel to the new duty station, and temporary storage of those items. The Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin (FTR) 18-05 issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals. For additional information on WTA/RITA allowances and eligibilities, please visit: https://www.gsa.gov/policy-regulations/regulations/federal-travel-regulation-ftr/i1182168#i1180710 Telework: The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.