About the Position: Serves within Fifth U.S. Army (USARNORTH) in the Plans Branch of the G6. Provides SATCOM planning and technical expertise in support of Homeland Security and DOD Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA) missions. Provides deliberate and crisis action planning support to Fifth U.S. Army (USARNORTH) and US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM).

Duties

Assists in developing and directing SATCOM support to operations in support of Fifth U.S. Army (USARNORTH) and US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM). Ensures the availability of SATCOM resources to assist in planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling to accomplish missions across the full spectrum of conflict. Identifies SATCOM requirements, capabilities, and characteristic shortfalls Responsible for development of the Satellite Communications portion of the overall C4 plan to support assigned missions. Plans and coordinates logistic support for Satellite Portion of the C4I network operations. Develop communications-electronics Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) that are required for successful implementation of current operations support.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Overtime and shift work may be required on short notice to include nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Incumbent will be expected to function in adverse climatic conditions and under intense physical and mental stress.
• Must be capable, upon completion of training, of unassisted donning of mission oriented protective posture (MOPP) mask, clothing and equipment.
• Must be able to wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) or clothing such as boots, goggles, gloves, chemical mask and other safety equipment as required.
• As a pre-condition of employment, any and all incumbents of this position must pass a physical examination.
• Participation in the DOD/DA Immunization program to include live vaccinations as required by DOD/DA policy.
• Employees may be required to wear an electronic pager and maintain a working telephone at all times.
• Must be able to obtain/hold a Top Secret security clearance with SCI access requiring a drug test. Failure to satisfactory complete any aspect of this process is grounds for termination.
• TDY up to 25% maybe required.
• This is a Drug Tested position.
• Incumbent will be required to successfully complete annual training associated with the position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes valuating or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrate knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology; Experience with satellite communications systems and operations and the relationship to other telecommunications networks, systems and equipment; Ability to apply knowledge of Satellite Communication (SATCOM) to integrate and develop applications to meet requirements for supported field units. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Oral CommunicationOrganizational AwarenessPlanning and EvaluatingTelecommunications Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12). Highly Desired experienced with the developing and planning Satellite Access Request (SAR) and Satellite Access Authorization (SAA) systems required by Space Command to obtain access to satellite systems; Experience in Frequency Management for satellite systems to plan, prepare and develop satellite missions for on-the-spot mission changes direct to Space Command or Civilian Satellite Controllers; and Expertise and experience in satellite systems management and supervision to devise, develop and plan satellite missions through Space Command or Civilian Satellite Controllers

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted

Contacts

• Address FR-APF-WJMH99 AUG MCP HQ US ARMY NORTH DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk