Telecommunications Specialist

Bureau of Land Management - National Interagency Fire Center. Serve as either a Telecommunications Specialist (0391), Telecommunications Apprentice (0392), or Telecommunications Intern (0399) within the Bureau of Land Management

ABOUT THE JOB

Provide Support for the Bureau of Land Management, in both day-to-day operations and emergency management through the successful operation and maintenance of a Radio Network. This work includes, but is not limited to: Clone and program handheld, mobile radios, and dispatch consoles; Troubleshoot basic hardware and software problems for users; Install basic hardware and delivers equipment to state and field offices for voice and data equipment installation; Work closely with the supervisor/higher graded specialist in inspecting and analyzing state, district, and field office radio systems to ensure they meet established standards; Assist the supervisor or higher graded specialist to determine the most effective and economical equipment and services; Follow simple operating procedures related to radio communications systems and microwave networks; Work on equipment moves and additions with vendors and/or customers and assist supervisor/higher graded specialist with installs, including vehicle radio equipment installation, and relocation of radio and digital interface equipment to meet urgent service needs when contractor services are not possible; Provide routine advice and guidance to customers requesting basic information on established procedures, including those related to very high frequency (VHF)/ultra-high frequency (UHF) radio operation; Provide telecommunication support for wildfire and prescribed fire incidents.

RESPONSIBILITIES✨

• Clone and program handheld, mobile radios, and dispatch consoles.
• Troubleshoot basic hardware and software problems for users.
• Install basic hardware and delivers equipment to state and field offices for voice and data equipment installation.
• Work closely with the supervisor/higher graded specialist in inspecting and analyzing state, district, and field office radio systems to ensure they meet established standards.
• Assist the supervisor or higher graded specialist to determine the most effective and economical equipment and services.
• Follow simple operating procedures related to radio communications systems and microwave networks.
• Work on equipment moves and additions with vendors and/or customers and assist supervisor/higher graded specialist with installs, including vehicle radio equipment installation, and relocation of radio and digital interface equipment to meet urgent service needs when contractor services are not possible.
• Provide routine advice and guidance to customers requesting basic information on established procedures, including those related to very high frequency (VHF)/ultra-high frequency (UHF) radio operation.
• Provide telecommunication support for wildfire and prescribed fire incidents.

QUALIFICATIONS✨

• Ability to clone and program radios.
• Skill in troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
• Capability to install hardware and deliver equipment.
• Experience in inspecting and analyzing radio systems.
• Knowledge of VHF/UHF radio operation.

TARGET MOCS

LMR, RF

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

US Air Force, US Army, US Coast Guard, US Marine Corps, US Navy, US Space Force

OTHER

You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands. Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.