Telecommunications Surveyor
About the company
The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Launch Delta 30 (SLD 30) Base Communications Directorate (SC) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Colorado is searching for a Telecommunications Surveyor (NH-0391-02, GS 9-11 equivalent). Description: The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Specialist position is for a Surveyor Technician serving as the technical liaison for incoming cyberspace infrastructure requirements across SLD 30 within the SLD 30/SC Base Communications Directorate. This role transforms customer mission needs submitted through the Cyberspace Infrastructure Planning System (CIPS) into actionable, fully costed, and technically sound infrastructure solutions. To execute physical and logical telecommunication and network expansions, the technician actively collaborates across Delta squadrons, Tenant Mission Partners, and Contractors. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled technical professional possessing an active DoW Top Secret clearance and 2 to 4 years of experience in telecommunications, IT infrastructure surveying, and inside/outside plant (ISP/OSP) installations at the GS-09 equivalent level. This individual possesses a strong working knowledge of military maintenance tracking databases like CIPS, CAIRS, and Remedy/ITSM, alongside familiarity with industry and military communication standards such as TIA/EIA, BICSI, and fiber/copper cabling specifications. Mechanically and analytically sound, the candidate excels at managing the lifecycle of cyberspace requirements-from intake, scope validation, and conducting detailed physical on-site facility surveys to designing technical solutions, generating detailed Bills of Materials, and calculating precise cost estimations. Finally, they must be a highly collaborative communicator capable of seamlessly bridging technical personnel, SLD 30 financial analysts, civil engineering, Delta squadrons, and non-technical stakeholders to deliver fully costed, technically sound infrastructure solutions. Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of a wide range of ICT theories, concepts, principles, practices, procedures, policies, standards and operational requirements to include DOD and USSF security policies and guidelines. Knowledge of performance characteristics of ICT equipment, infrastructure, systems, services, and transmission media to develop procedures/policies/practices for local use and evaluate devices, proposals, and approaches. Knowledge of basic electronics theory and operating principles, the application of existing and planned technology to communications requirements, and equipment interoperability and compatibility. Ability to plan, organizes, and prioritizes workload to meet changing and challenging deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to identify, direct, or coordinate actions required in providing needed service. Ability to analyze/apply specialized communication methods, engineering drawings, analytical techniques, and information involving ICT systems and infrastructure (e.g., systems compatibility, circuits, switches, distribution, satellite linkages, and networking). Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals/groups within and outside immediate work unit including field-level representatives. Ability to advise senior leaders, Program Element Monitors and field-level representatives. Skill in using ICT tools, test equipment, computers and operate a motor vehicle. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices and procedures such as safety precautions.
Requirements
The 0391 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. In addition to the above requirements you can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.
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