TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (DSCA PLANNER)-TITLE 32 with Security Clearance

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (DSCA PLANNER)-TITLE 32,

Position Description Number PDD2529000 and is part of the KY G6, National Guard. SUMMARY THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (DSCA PLANNER)-TITLE 32,

Position Description Number PDD2529000 and is part of the KY G6, National Guard. OVERVIEW Accepting applications Open 10/23/2026 to 10/28/2026 Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Frankfort, KY No matching locations found. Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$89,508 - $116,362 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Promotion potential
None Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Appointment type
Permanent Occupations and job series

• 0391 Telecommunications

Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union
No Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Financial disclosure required
No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number
KY-13098723-AR-27-007
Control number
890003400 This job is open to
Help Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement. Clarification from the agency Open to:
Area 1B - All current federal employees/technicians within Kentucky Army National Guard (T32 and T5, with permanent, conditional, or indefinite tenure with current Kentucky Army National Guard membership)

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Area 2B - All current Kentucky Army National Guard members Duties
Help As a TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (DSCA PLANNER)-TITLE 32, GS-0391-12, you will ensure mission command is maintained between the Joint Forces Headquarters, all armories, and units during emergencies. Develop plans to procure, install, and maintain multiple redundant forms of communications at every armory, installation, and training site. This includes, but is not limited to, Government Emergency Telephone Service (GETS), Telecommunications Priority Service (TPS), Mission Critical Push to Talk (MCPTT), Wireless Priority Service (WPS), Land Mobile Radio (LMR), satellite phones/data terminals/handheld friendly force trackers, and high frequency radios. Coordinate with the Governor's Statewide Interoperability Coordinator (SWIC) and other civil authorities to ensure the National Guard is integrated into Statewide Communication Interoperability Plans (SCIP), Tactical Interoperable Communication Plans (TICP), and state level communications field operating guides. Manage telecommunications budgets to resource the operation, maintenance, and sustainment of non-standard communications response capabilities to support rapid response forces, catastrophic events, National Security and Special Events (NSSE), shared situational awareness, domestic operations, and continuity of operations. Organize training for fulltime and traditional personnel at each armory on emergency communications equipment to ensure proficiency in preparation for emergencies. Assists the Director of Military Support in building exercises that test and improve the National Guard's ability to employ emergency communications assets during a no notice event. Perform other duties as assigned.
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Position Description PDD2529000 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, . Requirements
Help Conditions of employment MILITARY GRADES: SPC(E4)-CW3(W3) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
You must maintain membership in the Kentucky National Guard. You must be assigned to a compatible military position. Wear of the military uniform. Position may require a pre-employment physical. May be subject to furlough actions. May be required to successfully complete a trial period.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation. Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate a military bonus. Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) eligibility. This position is located on a tobacco free facility. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

Must complete all Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Command System (ICS) classes within 6 months of employment. Incumbent must complete the following Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Command System (ICS) classes within 6 months of employment: a. Introduction to Incident Command System, IS-00100 b. Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, IS-00200 c. Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents, ICS-300 d. An Introduction to the National Incident Management System, IS-00700 e.

National Response Framework, An Introduction, IS-00800 f. All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader (COML) Course Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:
Experience involving the knowledge of the needs of communications users. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Must have at least 36 months experience that demonstrates a combination of specialized communications knowledge at management level. Experience reviewing training programs to ensure local requirements are met and enhance the awareness of state-of-the-art and future technology. Experience involving applicable agency spectrum management (i.e., Communication Security (COMSEC) and Defense Message System (DMS)) regulations, policies, and procedures in order to coordinate, plan, and satisfy user requirements and to interpret and develop state policies and procedures. Experience involving technical or analytical work pertaining to multiple areas of telecommunications systems, facilities, services, and procedures.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position.

Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others' resumes. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (http://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

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. Benefits 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.

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. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement.

If you are qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Benefits 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. 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. Required documents Required Documents
Help To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) of employment and duties performed. 2. Other supporting document