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TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (DSCA PLANNER)
Army National Guard Units · Department of the Army
About This Position
This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted position for a TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (DSCA PLANNER), Position Description Number PDD2529000 , and is part of the SC DOIM, South Carolina Army National Guard.
Qualifications
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION OPEN TO THE FOLLOWING AREA OF CONSIDERATION (AOC): Area of Consideration: This position is open to Area 1 Only. Area 1: Current employees of the South Carolina Army National Guard (Tenure 1 and 2) Area 2: Current members of the South Carolina Army National Guard Area 3: Any individual eligible for membership in the South Carolina Army National Guard *Temporary and Indefinite employees do not meet permanent tenure requirements and are not eligible for Area 1. For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment. GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; 2. Plan and organize work; and 3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 1-year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. Specialized experience time requirements are applicable to both one and two grade intervals. Specialized experience includes experience, education and training that provided knowledge of communications equipment, systems, services, and transmission media; knowledge of electronic communications concepts, principles, practices, procedures, policies, standards, and operational requirements; application of specialized communications methods and analytical techniques; technical knowledge of the operational and performance characteristics of communications equipment, automated control and network management systems, transmission media, and the relationships among component parts of telecommunications systems; and competencies in the subject matter or business processes associated with the DoD, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force telecommunication programs. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1. Security clearance varies. 2. 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-00800f. All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader (COML) Course 3. 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. *4. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
Major Duties
This position is located in a Joint Force Headquarters - State (JFHQ-ST), Chief Information Officer Directorate. This is a joint use National Guard Dual Status Technician position requiring military membership. The primary purpose of this position is to support emergency communications for the National Guard. This includes ensuring unbroken mission command between JFHQ-ST and its armories, developing interoperability between National Guard units and civil agencies, and advancing training within the force on Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) emergency communications equipment necessary to enable the first two objectives. Work primarily concerned with the movement of information between locations. Information moved in the form of voice communications, such as radio or telephone (including cellular), data communications involving digital transmission between computers, computer terminals, facsimile stations, or video communications such as that used in teleconferencing. Technical work of gathering materials; coordinating schedules; developing specifications and planning telecommunications programs and projects; testing equipment; providing services and software for performance acceptability; and related work connected with the acquisition, technical acceptance, installation, testing, modification, and replacement of telecommunication equipment, services, and systems.
Education
Graduate Level Education: Education at the graduate level in an accredited college or university in the amounts shown in the Office of Personnel Management table meets the requirements for positions at GS-7 through GS-11. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Combining Education and Experience: Use the Office of Personnel Management Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions to determine if completion of graduate level education in the amounts shown in the table may be qualifying for grade GS-09, GS-10, and GS-11 if it provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. When crediting education that requires specific course work, prorate the number of hours of related courses required as a proportion of the total education to be used.
How You Will Be Evaluated
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 minimally 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 top 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): Ability to Lead or Supervise, Ability to Plan and Organize Work, and Integrity/Honesty
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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Required Documents
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 of employment and duties performed (REQUIRED). Resumes that do not sufficiently show the required experience in detail, as well as resumes that list accolades and not relatable experience may not be considered. 2. Other supporting documents: DD 214's, Transcripts, and other supporting documents are encouraged but not required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (DSCA PLANNER) position at Army National Guard Units?
The salary range for this position is $89,508 - $116,362/yr. This is a GS-12 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (DSCA PLANNER) job located?
This position is located in Columbia, South Carolina. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION OPEN TO THE FOLLOWING AREA OF CONSIDERATION (AOC): Area of Consideration: This position is open to Area 1 Only. Area 1: Current employees of the South Carolina Army National Guard (Tenure 1 and 2) Area 2: Current members of the South Carolina Army National Guard Area 3: Any individual e...
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Feb 26, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
No security clearance is required for this position.
What does GS-12 mean?
GS-12 refers to the General Schedule grade level. Higher grades require more experience and offer higher pay. Visit our GS Pay Scale page for full salary tables by grade and locality.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.