Telecommunications Manager

Summary

This position is located with the Chief Information Office (CIO) and manages the Information Resources environment for the Forest Service. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating with field and Natural Resources and Environment (NRE) and leadership to meet information technology infrastructure, business applications, cybersecurity and service delivery requirements. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Benjamin Moreau at [email protected].

Duties

• Provides senior leadership and management direction to direct reports while effectively planning and managing the Forest Service’s Land Mobile Radio
• Develop strategies for planning and implementation of the Land Mobile Radio services and major agency programs of national scope and impact.
• Analyzes and makes changes to business practices and policies to align with government-wide regulations and policies and sets annual priorities of work for the directorate.
• Provides advice on the relationship of major policy decisions and program objectives on all proposals affecting the NRE land mobile radio portfolio and CIO programs.
• Keeps abreast of trends and practices to anticipate upcoming changes in any technical or administrative aspect of the unit.
• Provides technical and administrative supervision to employees in a variety of professional and non-professional occupations.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. This is a Test Designated Position. You will be tested for illegal drugs prior to appointment and randomly thereafter. Appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results. Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New Forest Service supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period. New supervisor training must be completed within your first year to successfully complete your supervisor probationary period. Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. Specialized Experience Requirement: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as three or more of the following: Developing strategies for planning and implementation of the Land Mobile Radio services; Analyzing and making changes to business practices and policies to align with organization regulations and policies; Providing advice on the relationship of major policy decisions and program objectives on all proposals affecting land mobile radio portfolio and programs; Responsible for the interim and annual review of program operations and the maintenance of performance standards; Providing technical and administrative supervision to employees in a variety of professional and non-professional occupations. 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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience. How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated in accordance with the category rating procedure as defined in the USDA Demonstration Project Plan. Applicants who meet the basic minimum qualification requirements established for the position will be placed in the Eligible category. You will be further evaluated against criteria for placement in the Quality category. This evaluation is based on the level of your experience, education, and/or training as determined by your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire. Individuals with veterans' preference are listed ahead of applicants who do not have veterans' preference within each category. Accomplishment Record Review: If you are found minimally qualified, a rating panel will review your resume and Accomplishment Record narratives. Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service. To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13052525 Other Information

The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must meet the agency's definition for a quality candidate as provided in the How You Will Be Evaluated section of this announcement to be considered. This position will be located at a Forest Service office, final determination of the duty station(s) will be made by the selecting official at the time of the job offer. To see where these Forest Service Offices are located click here. Click each region to see the different locations. The Forest Service may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract highly qualified candidates. Additional Information is available on the OPM Website. This position is eligible for telework. This is a non-bargaining unit position. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.