Telecommunications Specialist

About the Position: This position falls under the Defense Health Agency, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, serving as a technical advisor to ensure service, maintenance and operations provided by the contractor meet the specifications of the contract. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Perform technical and analytical work related to the development and improvement of telecommunications equipment, services, and procedures by analyzing traffic loads and quality of service.

Evaluate operating efficiency to determine the capabilities required to provide required services.

Determine most effective equipment and circuit configuration for networks and systems.

Develop improved communications methods and procedures for the medical center command and tenant activities.

Work w/digital and alpha numeric pagers, cellular phones, radios, antennas, Video Teleconferencing equipment, audio visual equipment, outside and inside cable plant, voice conference bridge, voice mail system and telephone system(s) and televisions.

Standardize purchasing practices, ensure compliance with federal and department regulations, and directly influence budget planning, vendor relationships, and operational effectiveness across the entire department.

Monitor, operate, and support video teleconferencing and audio-visual equipment throughout the compound and within the healthcare center to ensure continuous functionality and support mission requirements.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.