Telecommunications Specialist

Summary

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Bogota, Colombia Country Office.

This job is open to
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) employees in the competitive service on a career or career conditional appointment. Eligible displaced and surplus DOJ employees in the local commuting area may apply.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

As a Telecommunications Specialist your typical work assignments may include:
Provides oversight and program support to the Division in areas of specialization; internet protocol, audio/video and tracking surveillance, radio communications and telecommunications interception.
Participates in the development of operational plans with enforcement personnel to ensure technical investigative equipment is safely installed in a tactical field enforcement.
Designs studies to assess telecommunications capabilities to meet new business strategies or mission requirements.
Conducts site surveys, coordinates with utility companies, and other law enforcement agencies in order to install, repairs and recover systems.

**ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION**:
**Length of Tour**: Employees are limited to a maximum of five years of service in an overseas assignment. The initial tour of duty for this assignment is 3 (three) years. After the initial tour of duty has been completed, extensions may be granted in one-year increments up to the five-year maximum. Employees who wish to remain on an overseas assignment in excess of the five-year maximum must request a tour extension or renewal before the end of their current assignment. Employees who are approved to extend their overseas assignment beyond the five-year maximum will forfeit the right to return to an office of preference. They will be placed in an appropriate position at a DEA domestic office where a vacancy exists.
At the conclusion of an overseas tour, DEA will attempt to return employees to their home location. If such a placement is not possible, employees' office of preference lists will be considered. However, employees are reminded that assignments are determined based on the needs of DEA.

Bogota, Colombia Country Office
Post (Hardship) Differential* 15%
Post (Cost of Living) Allowance* None
**Danger Pay Allowance**: 15%
**Home Leave**: Allowed after the initial 24 months incident to tour renewal.
**Housing Allowances**: Housing paid for by U.S. Government, Bogota is a furnished post
**Foreign Language**: None
**Rest & Recuperation**: 2
**Relocation Incentive**: No
**Educational Allowances**: Yes, see below

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**:
Overtime may be required
Individual and dependents are required to pass a physical examination given by the State Department (details available here).

**Requirements**:
Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship Required
You must be a current DEA employee on a permanent career or career conditional appointment.
Drug testing designated position
You may be required to serve a one year supervisory or non-supervisor probationary period.
DEA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
Current Federal employees cannot transfer unused Time Off Awards to DEA.

**Qualifications**:
**GS-12**: Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 Federal grade level performing duties such as 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. Such experience involves monitoring elements of telecommunication vendor performance; discussing program or project milestones or activities; processing standard installation requests; collecting and summarizing data to telecommunications equipment and systems; and establishing procedures for service.

**GS-13**: Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 Federal grade level performing duties such as experience in evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, and improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrated knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and te