Department of Defense

SUPERVISORY BROADCAST OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Sembach, Germany Full time

SUPERVISORY BROADCAST OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Sembach, Germany

Salary Range: $90925 - $118204 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is part of the Defense Media Activity. This position serves as the Chief of Operations and the Regional Media Center (RMC) for AFN-E. The incumbent is responsible for the planning, direction, and staff supervision of all radio and television broadcast operations, production, and command information activities for AFN-E.

Major Duties:

  • As a SUPERVISORY BROADCAST OPERATIONS SPECIALIST at the GS-1001-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Plans, manages, develops, and controls the AFN-E Regional Media Center, including Network Radio & TV News Production, Spot Production, and the TV/Radio Traffic and Automation Section. Develops and implements operations plans to improve service, meet critical command information objectives, and address essential operational issues such as deployments and contingency operations. Ensures AFN-E resources are effectively mobilized to craft and execute campaigns that achieve measurable results required by commanders. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Give advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS -12 grade level in the Federal service: Coordinating with various stakeholders and/or their representatives to identify and meet critical information objectives and essential radio and television broadcasting operational and regional issues; Maintain awareness of network manpower and budget levels and determines fiscal priorities for radio and television area-wide assignments, per-diem, travel, audio-visual support; Research, draft, coordinate, and finalize operational concept plans pertaining to the fielding of broadcast systems, which leverage advanced technology to improve the reliability, quality, and efficiency of products; Maintain routine, timely and comprehensive communication with the broadcasting stakeholders. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12900654. Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Application Deadline: 2026-03-24