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Telecommunications Specialist

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Program summary

Bureau of Land Management - National Interagency Fire Center. Serve as either a Telecommunications Specialist (0391), Telecommunications Apprentice (0392), or Telecommunications Intern (0399) within the Bureau of Land Management

Roles & job description

Provide Support for the Bureau of Land Management, in both day-to-day operations and emergency management through the successful operation and maintenance of a Radio Network. This work includes, but is not limited to: Clone and program handheld, mobile radios, and dispatch consoles; Troubleshoot basic hardware and software problems for users; Install basic hardware and delivers equipment to state and field offices for voice and data equipment installation; Work closely with the supervisor/higher graded specialist in inspecting and analyzing state, district, and field office radio systems to ensure they meet established standards; Assist the supervisor or higher graded specialist to determine the most effective and economical equipment and services; Follow simple operating procedures related to radio communications systems and microwave networks; Work on equipment moves and additions with vendors and/or customers and assist supervisor/higher graded specialist with installs, including vehicle radio equipment installation, and relocation of radio and digital interface equipment to meet urgent service needs when contractor services are not possible; Provide routine advice and guidance to customers requesting basic information on established procedures, including those related to very high frequency (VHF)/ultra-high frequency (UHF) radio operation; Provide telecommunication support for wildfire and prescribed fire incidents.

Target military occupations

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair; Other – Land Mobile Radio (LMR), RF, Telecom

Additional notes

You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands. Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.

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Interview prep for this program
Ask them
  • ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
  • ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
  • ▸ "The listing says 91 - 120 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
  • ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
  • ▸ "You list LAND, LMR, RF — what did interns from those specialties end up doing here?"
Bring to the conversation
  • ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
  • ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
  • ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
  • ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
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