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Summary About the Position: Responsible for planning/implementing communications across military operations and management of IT functional areas. This is a 24-Month Unaccompanied or Accompanied Tour, with possible subsequent extensions The Black Sea Region does not have medical treatment facilities (MTF) that service civilian employees. Separate Maintenance Allowance (SMA) may be authorized. There is no commissary and limited BX/PX facilities. Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) may be authorized Responsibilities Exercise initiative, originality, and judgment in the technical direction over the initiation, planning, design, and execution of multiple projects and programs within the Defense Communications System European Network. Provide technical advice and guidance to the BLACK SEA Commander. Develop long range plans required for efficient network communications and directs the day-to-day data communications operations of the network. Provide on-site engineering direction and technical direction for restorable communications from non-operational or operations under hazardous conditions within the Balkans area of responsibility (AOR). Maintain liaison with command levels, contractors, network station administrators, and using agencies to coordinate actions influencing Defense Integrated Services Network (DISN) network operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying to OCONUS Positions Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans 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. Basic Requirement for Information Technology Specialist (Policy and Planning): Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1.) Planning and implementing tactical to strategic communications across the full range of operations; 2.) Providing technical direction over the initiation, planning, design, and execution of multiple IT projects and programs employing advanced areas of the communications/electronics field; AND 3.) Managing the systems planning, organization and evaluation of current and future network mission requirements for theater-wide systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Accountability Information Technology Policy and Planning Infrastructure Design Requirements Analysis 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-11). 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. Additional Information Direct deposit of pay is required. U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement. Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area. Relocation or Recruitment incentive may be authorized Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) may be authorized Separate Maintenance Allowance (SMA) may be authorized. The Black Sea Region does not have medical treatment facilities (MTF) that service civilian employees. Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is not available. There is no commissary and limited BX/PX facilities. Pay retention may be offered to selected applicants for positions at overseas locations. Pay retention will not be offered as an incentive for employees moving between overseas positions. Selectees may receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, home leave, etc. Selectees will have their eligibility for foreign area benefits determined at the time of hire in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and DoDI 1400.25 volume 1250. For positions in a foreign country, that country's laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee's same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information and direct questions concerning a specific country (Foreign Duty Location) to the appropriate Army Human Resources point of contact prior to the acceptance of employment and your entrance on duty. This is a Digital Technology Career Field position. The initial length of this overseas tour is 24 months. Defense National Relocation Program will NOT be authorized. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. While this is may be an accompanied tour, applicants should be aware that many traditional services found on larger DoD installations are unavailable in Romania at this time. Not available: (1.) DoDEA schools (international school with program of instruction in English is located in Constanta), (2.) Child and Youth Services, (3.) Military Medical Treatment Facility (hospitals and medical/ dental providers are available in Constanta), (4.) Commissary (multiple modern grocery stores are located in the area/Post Exchange (AAFES Express is available on the installation and multiple modern shopping malls are located in the area)).