TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

IMPORTANT NOTE

This opportunity is ONLY open to DoW SkillBridge participants on active duty who are

AT LEAST 11 MONTHS AWAY

from separation. DoD SkillBridge interns receive their active-duty salary during their internship participation.

LOCATION

Imperial, CA

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Information and Technology will allow you to use your communication skills to design, develop, and monitor voice, data, and video surveillance systems. In this Telecommunications Specialist position, you will become a key member of Homeland Security professionals by coordinating and conducting performance measurements on new and advanced wireless telecommunication equipment and techniques.

Typical work assignments include:

Installing, troubleshooting, repairing, redesigning, and maintaining telecommunications systems. Configuring and maintaining telecommunication networks and applications, such as intrusion detection systems, land, mobile radio communication, video surveillance, and telephone equipment. Resolving all telecommunication equipment failure and unsatisfactory performance problems.

Also required:

practical knowledge of telecommunications operating techniques, digital and analog communications requirements (including video and radar), local and wide area networking, and procedures used by Federal and industry organizations.

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION

Your resume, which will enable us to determine the grade level for which you qualify; align it to the specifics as described in the duties and responsibilities section above. Provide details of your education, background, and experience so we can accurately assess your qualifications, and be sure to highlight any superior proficiencies that uniquely qualify you. Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.

Required documentation includes:

• Your DD214 (SSN redacted) or Statement of Service with all campaign medals contained therein is required.
• Your VA Disability Rating Letter and/or a Schedule A Letter is required if applicable.
• References from all past and present employers are required.

HOW TO APPLY

Email your resume and any additional documentation to Jeffrey.

R.Jack@cbp.dhs.gov with

SUBJ:

CBP

• DoW

SKILLBRIDGE

• Office of Information and Technology
• Telecommunications Specialist
• (GS-9/11)
• Imperial (CA)

Pay:

$83,180.88

• $100,174.

82 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person