Telecommunications Specialist

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Spokane Sector, Sector Intelligence Unit located in Spokane, Washington.

Joining Customs & Border Protection will allow you to use your expertise in telecommunication principles, concepts and methods to support telecommunication systems and services. Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen Homeland Security by performing technical and analytical work pertaining to telecommunication systems, facilities, services and procedures. This position starts at a salary of $87, GS-12, Step 1) to $113, GS-12, Step 10) with promotion potential to $113, GS-12 Step 10).

In this Telecommunications Specialist, you will serve as an expert consultant in telecommunications technology, processes, and installation procedures, with the capability to not only troubleshoot complex issues, but design systems to improve communications for end users nationwide. Typical work assignments include:

• Participating in all phases of installation, troubleshooting, repair, redesigning, maintenance, and operational testing of telecommunications systems.
• Configuring and maintaining the telecommunications network to service applicable law enforcement mission applications such as intrusion detection systems, video surveillance systems, and the local area network (LAN) based upon a knowledge of both communications technology and the operational needs of the end user.
• Preparing feasibility and suitability studies on new and existing telecommunications technology to support mission needs of border patrol agents and mission support staff.
• Designing, coordinating, and conducting a variety of technical evaluations on a wide range of voice communications systems, data communications systems, video surveillance, sensor intrusion systems, networks, and facilities.
• Maintaining proficiency regarding technological advancements and current rules and regulations through attendance of seminars, conferences, service-sponsored training, self-initiated training programs, and frequent review of manufacturer's publications and technical manuals.