Job Listing: Chief, Telecommunications Operations Center

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - Montgomery County, MD

The Chief, Telecommunications Operations Center is in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), National Weather Service (NWS).  The positions primary objective is to manage and support the NWS operational weather and communications systems and interface gateways to all domestic and international agencies, to support the integration of major improvement programs for these systems, and to serve as the principal advisor to the CIO and other NWS Leadership on information resources/system management. 

Major Duties

The incumbent, in the absence of the CIO, will perform the duties of the CIO to ensure continued leadership and support to NWS management in the effective management of Information resources.  The incumbent has full responsibility and authority for the discharge of the following essential organizational functions, but is not limited to:

1. Manage and operate the Telecommunications Operations Center to provide for the continuous, accurate, and reliable flow of weather data and information between all elements of the NWS field level organization, other operations centers, international and domestic governments, and private sector user communities.2. Provide for 24-hour- per-day remote maintenance, diagnostic and operational software assistance to NWS field locations.3. Collect and maintain data in support of centralized network data bases and archiving of operational weather data.4. Provide interagency and international liaison for real-time problem correction in the exchange of data with the NWS systems.5. Monitor the performance of operational weather systems to meet current and future operational requirements.  Develop and evaluate proposals for system improvements including the development of appropriate budgets to implement approved improvements.6. Develop and maintain operational software for the Telecommunications Operations Center, field locations, site-standard applications software, and software supporting other NWS operational weather systems. 7. Represent the NWS when attending international meetings on telecommunication issues with other governments, e.g., Australia, Japan, United Kingdom, etc., as well as lead committees at World Meteorological Organization meetings in Geneva

How to Apply

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

Applicants must submit the following:

 Although we do not require a specific format, certain information is required to determine if you are qualified.
A narrative statement specifically addressing the five executive core qualifications (ECQs), and the three professional/technical qualifications (PTQs).

Use one of the following: a resume; -or- Optional Application for Federal Employment form (OF-612); -or-Application for Federal Employment (SF-171); - or- any other type-written format, and send it to the application address.  Make sure that whichever version includes the following:  a) The vacancy announcement number, position title and grade level. b) Your full name, email address, day and evening phone numbers, mailing address, country of citizenship, reinstatement eligibility, and highest Federal civilian grade ever held on a permanent basis.  c) The name, city and state of colleges/universities attended, majors, type and date of degrees.  d)The job titles, salaries, employers' names and addresses, supervisors' names and phone numbers, starting and ending dates and hours per week of any paid or non-paid work experience that relates to this vacancy. e) Any  job-related training courses, special skills, certificates and licenses, honors, awards and publications. f) If you are a graduate of an OPM-approved Candidate development program (CDP), please attach a copy of your signed certificate -or- currently a SESer or a former SESer, please indicate time frame.  g) Mail one (1) original and three (3) copies (total 4) of your entire application package.

Submit a narrative statement responding to the ECQs and PTQs identified in the announcement. This information will be used to determine your eligibility and/or rating and is required.


Contact Information:
NORMA HUGHES

Phone: 301-713-6307

Fax: 301-713-2083

Email: norma.j.hughes@noaa.gov


Or write:
Department Of Commerce
DOC/NOAA
1305 East West highway. Rm 12511
Silver Spring, MD 20910

US

Fax: 301-713-2083


What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.