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Manages telecommunications systems, networks, and services including voice, data, video, and wireless communications.
Official OPM qualification standards for GS-0391
Individual Occupational Requirements:
Education: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- 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 the position to be filled.
Technical institute training in communications/electronics from an Armed Forces school with advanced instruction beyond basic courses may be substituted for general experience on a month-for-month basis.
OR
Experience:
GS-5 (General Experience): Experience that provided a basic knowledge of telecommunications functions, problems, and/or solutions.
Above GS-5 (Specialized Experience): Experience in evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrated knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology.
Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):
| Grade | Education | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| GS-5 | Bachelor's in electrical/electronic engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, telecommunications, or related | Basic knowledge of telecommunications functions |
| GS-7 | 1 year graduate education in telecommunications or related OR Superior Academic Achievement | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5 |
| GS-9 | 2 years graduate education or master's in telecommunications or related | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 |
| GS-11 | 3 years graduate education or Ph.D. in telecommunications or related | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 |
| GS-12+ | N/A | 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade |
Military jobs that transition to GS-0391
Direct translation to telecommunications management.
Direct translation to satellite telecom positions.
Direct translation to federal telecom positions.
Radio and telecommunications systems. Field communications and network operations.
Transmission systems directly applicable to telecommunications work.
Strong alignment. Telecommunications positions value IT communications experience. Navy IT handles significant comms infrastructure.
Telecom series values network infrastructure skills.
Radio and tactical communications directly applicable. Field communications expertise.
Network and telecommunications directly applicable. Satellite and transmission systems expertise.
Strong technical overlap but federal telecommunications roles are more administrative/managerial than tactical SATCOM work. GS-11+ positions require program management skills.
Telecommunications and EMS expertise. Understanding of communications systems and spectrum analysis.
Telecommunications and signals expertise. Understanding of electronic communications systems.
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Understanding of telecom systems and technologies.
Ability to evaluate telecommunications requirements.
Skill in managing telecommunications projects.
Ability to resolve complex technical issues.
Skill in explaining technical concepts.
Ability to develop telecommunications strategies.
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