Telecommunications Specialist
Telecommunications Specialist
Duties
This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service. The National Park Service retains the right to extend the duration of this appointment after selection and/or appointment, based on changes to the regulation governing the number of years term appointments may last. This change, which may be made at the agency's sole discretion and without further competition, shall not be construed or interpreted as the granting of a right to a selectee or employee to such an extension. No extension to a term appointment shall be granted to a selectee/employee to an amount of time that exceeds the maximum number of years authorized under any present or current regulation, unless such regulation expressly allows such action.
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Maintains, programs, and repairs all telecommunications radio and radio IT equipment for Denali National Park and Preserve in NPS Region 11.
- Plans and implements telecommunication installation procedures involving a variety of communications equipment, services, security methods and operating techniques to ensure proper installation of telecommunications equipment.
- Provides technical expertise and support to the Alaska Region Communication Center and all stakeholders by maintaining telecommunications equipment to ensure continuity of operations.
- Formulates and submits recommendations along with design specific recommendations to enhance operability and develop a plan to enhance communications within the park.
- Represents the Park as a technical specialist for interagency planning and problem solving in all multi-agency management areas and acts as a liaison with the State of Alaska in the joint use of the state-run trunked radio system.
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