Contingency Communications Support Specialist

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Contingency Communications Support Specialist

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Summary

This position is located in the Immediate Office, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), U.S. House of Representatives (House). Within the CAO Immediate Office, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) provides contingency planning and operations support, as well as improvements and enhancements to technical infrastructure, systems, information security, emergency communications, and business continuity capabilities of the House.

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Summary

This position is located in the Immediate Office, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), U.S. House of Representatives (House). Within the CAO Immediate Office, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) provides contingency planning and operations support, as well as improvements and enhancements to technical infrastructure, systems, information security, emergency communications, and business continuity capabilities of the House.

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1 vacancy in the following location:

Washington, DC

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Telework eligible No Relocation expenses reimbursed NoRelocation Description Salary $122,345 - $138,998 per year Pay scale & grade

HS 9 - 11

Promotion potential 11

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required - Not required.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0391 Telecommunications

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service

Drug test No Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information

Announcement number req5612 Control number 886583400

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The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers and staff. The CAO organization comprises more than 650 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, child care, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.

This position is located in the Immediate Office, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, U.S. House of Representatives. Within the CAO Immediate Office, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) provides contingency planning and operations support, as well as improvements and enhancements to technical infrastructure, systems, information security, emergency communications, and business continuity capabilities of the House.

Key responsibilities include providing primary IT and voice communications support for the House Contingency Communications Programs; serving as Communications Security (COMSEC) custodian for the receipt, custody, issue, safeguarding, accounting, and when necessary, destruction of COMSEC material for the House COMSEC account, including maintaining responsibility for maintenance of up-to-date records and the submission of all required accounting reports; upkeeping and maintaining classified voice and data communications equipment; providing exercise support, and training; updating technical data and documentation; providing general communications troubleshooting and repair; and acting as a senior level technical consultant.

Grade level at time of appointment is determined by experience and designated level of responsibility.

The position does not have day-to-day supervisory/managerial responsibilities.

This position has access to Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

• Must have an Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility*
• Must be able to accommodate on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week shifts*

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Protects COMSEC material and limits access to individuals with requisite clearance(s) and a valid need to know. The COMSEC custodian will be familiar with the procedures for handling COMSEC material as outlined in National Security Agency (NSA)/Central Security Services (CSS) Policy 3-16 "Control of Communications Security Material" and will need to keep informed of any new requirements or modifications to be serviced by the House's COMSEC account.

• Receives, inventories, receipts for and ensures the safeguarding and accounting of all COMSEC material issued to the House's COMSEC account and performs routine COMSEC destructions as required.

• Participates in Continuity of Operations and Continuity of Government exercises to support House readiness.

• Activates, deactivates, and maintains other contingency communications equipment such as Iridium phones, GETS/WPS Information Distribution System (GWIDS) program, and House priority telecommunications services.

• Develops checklists for proper contingency communications equipment use and maintenance.

• Maintains KMI operations materials in accordance with NSA regulations and agency or institutional policy with respect to COMSEC.

• Trains, supports, and assists users with keying material and COMSEC equipment acquisition, installation, keying, and maintenance as required.

• Supports the operation, integration, and readiness of emergency notification alerting systems to ensure timely and accurate dissemination of critical alerts to House stakeholders.

• Ensures contingency communications systems are routinely tested, maintained, and aligned with continuity and emergency response operation elements of the House business units.

• Provides technical guidance on IT and telecommunications systems, supporting the deployment and operation of advanced secure communications equipment, and ensuring the security and reliability of communications for senior leadership.

• Develops/maintains Primary Alternate Contingency and Emergency communications plans for mission critical IV&D operations.

• Designs, configures, tests, and maintains UHF/VHF/HF radio systems including associated RF network components to include templates, talk-groups, and channel plans ensuring standardization across operational units.

• Assists in writing/organizing technical procedures, operations plans, and standard operating procedures in a joint environment with Legislative community stakeholders.

• Configures, installs, and troubleshoots software applications on workstations, servers, and mobile devices.

• Provides technical support to BC/DR customers using a variety of systems and software tools approved by the House.

• Evaluates, implements, and maintains contingency communications technology to support the House.

• Participates in systems analyses/feasibility studies on the communications infrastructure.

• Performs other official duties and special projects as assigned.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

4-6 years of direct work experience or equivalent work experience in:

• Knowledge of and skill with Key Management Interface (KMI) system operations and maintenance.

• Knowledge of programing High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) devices.

• Ability to recognize and deal with politically sensitive issues in both technical and legislative environments.

• Ability to communicate effectively to senior officials in the Legislative Branch (both orally and in writing) as well as the ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Knowledge of application software installation and use.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Office 365 Services and Adobe Acrobat.

• Knowledge of Windows server and workstation operating systems software.

• Knowledge and experience to provide technical solutions for House integrated systems.

• All employees within CAO are expected to demonstrate the following general competencies: Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Customer Orientation, Knowledge of Relevant Policies, Procedures, and Processes, Priority Management, and Problem Resolution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• IT Certifications (CompTIA A+, CompTIA Secuirty+ , etc)
• KMI Training Certification

Security Requirement:

• Must successfully complete a criminal history records check.

• Employee may be subject to drug testing in accordance with CAO Drug Free Workplace Plan.

• Must have and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

• This position requires unescorted access to secure offsite locations which require an identification badge. In order to be approved for the applicable badge, you must be a U.S. citizen.

Other Significant Facts:

• Capable and willing to work various shifts, extended hours, or weekends to fulfill the U.S.

• House of Representative's needs.

• Essential for the purpose of lapse in appropriation/furlough.

• On-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Must be willing to occasionally travel to House BC/DR and related facilities across the U.S., potentially with limited notice, and perform contingency operations. This would include the ability to lift (up to 50 pounds) and load equipment.

• This position is required to support business continuity and disaster recovery efforts,

• including coordinating unscheduled and urgent response operations during a disruption.

Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only).

Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.

Agency contact information

CAO Human Resources

Phone 202-225-2926 Address CAO

441 2nd St

Washington, DC 20515

Next steps

Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

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Resume

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.

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Agency contact information

CAO Human Resources

Phone 202-225-2926 Address CAO

441 2nd St

Washington, DC 20515

Next steps

Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

House of Representatives

Agency contact information

CAO Human Resources

Phone 202-225-2926 Address CAO

441 2nd St

Washington, DC 20515

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Summary

This position is located in the Immediate Office, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), U.S. House of Representatives (House). Within the CAO Immediate Office, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) provides contingency planning and operations support, as well as improvements and enhancements to technical infrastructure, systems, information security, emergency communications, and business continuity capabilities of the House.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Washington, DC

1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Relocation expenses reimbursed NoRelocation Description Salary $122,345 - $138,998 per year Pay scale & grade

HS 9 - 11

Promotion potential 11

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required - Not required.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0391 Telecommunications

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service

Drug test No Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information

Announcement number req5612 Control number 886583400

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