IT Specialist (GIS)
What you'd do
This position is at various Bureaus/Offices at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in Washington, DC. RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS. SELECTED CANDIDATES MAY BE APPOINTED AT THE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU (WTB) OR THE OFFICE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (OET).
Major duties
As the primary geospatial analysis and geospatial information systems (GIS) authority and senior specialist, the incumbent is responsible for: (a) providing high-level GIS leadership critical to supporting the Commission's strategic goals related to broadband access performance assessment and deployment of wireline and wireless technology, (b) meeting the Bureau/Office's responsibility as the representative on several national and inter-government geospatial committees; and (c) performing multiple complex analyses for the Bureau/Office and Commission-led geospatial initiatives requiring cross-Bureau/Office coordination. As a recognized Geographic Information Systems (GIS) authority, the incumbent performs technical analysis in the design, development, implementation, and testing of GIS software and hardware, which involves collaborating and developing user interfaces to enhance user experience and efficiencies of GIS related applications, software design and application, and data management for broadband and spectrum usage mapping for the Bureau/Office and the Commission. Conducts and analyzes requirements studies and data needs for various mapping projects by working directly with stakeholders and staff professionals. Plans, manages, and directs the design and development of applications software, including configuration, analysis, and installation for the Bureau/Office staff.
What you need to qualify
Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Current Federal employees asking to be considered under Merit Promotion procedures must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. IN ORDER TO BE DEEMED AS QUALIFIED, CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA AS DESCRIBED BELOW. QUALIFICATION CRITERIA SME REVIEW Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the competencies listed below. SME's will be conducting a scored structured resume review to determine if candidate's resumes demonstrate all required competencies as outlined below. To be eligible for referral to the selecting official, candidates must receive a score of at least 93. GS-14 & GS-15-OPM GS-2210 Competencies At the GS-14 and GS-15 grade levels, candidates must meet the required competencies in order to be deemed as qualified. 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. 3. Decision Making-Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. 4. Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. 5. Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations. 6. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 7. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. 8. Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. 9. Technical Competence – Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. GS-14: FCC Job Competencies Knowledge of project management concepts, such as Agile and Scrum methodologies, automated project tracking tools, and software development processes sufficient to participate in project planning, monitor assigned work, track project status, and support successful implementation of information technology initiatives. Knowledge of systems development life cycle methodologies, including requirements gathering, systems analysis, software testing, implementation, and post-implementation support sufficient to participate in information technology projects. Skill communicating orally and in writing with technical specialists, managers, contractors, and nontechnical users to explain technical information, gather requirements, prepare documentation, provide training, and resolve routine technical issues. Demonstrated knowledge of project management functions, principles and theories, methods and practices, tools, techniques to carry out complex assignments and develop new methods and approaches. Knowledge and application of geographic information systems (GIS) technology analysis, and GIS software, such as ESRI's ArcGIS programs (i.e. ArcGIS Pro), QGIS, or PostGIS, development and use of databases such as MS SQL Server, PostGreSQL, and AWS Redshift etc., coding language such as Python, data acquisition, websites and web-based systems including html, web development, broadband telecommunication analysis, and an understanding of how GIS tools and techniques can be applied to broadband coverage and spectrum usage mapping and more generally to data visualization. GS-15: FCC Job Competencies Knowledge of project management concepts, such as Agile and Scrum methodologies, automated project tracking tools, and software development processes sufficient to participate in project planning, monitor assigned work, track project status, and support successful implementation of information technology initiatives. Knowledge of systems development life cycle methodologies, including requirements gathering, systems analysis, software testing, implementation, and post-implementation support sufficient to participate in information technology projects. Skill communicating orally and in writing with technical specialists, managers, contractors, and nontechnical users to explain technical information, gather requirements, prepare documentation, provide training, and resolve routine technical issues. Demonstrated mastery of project management functions, principles and theories, methods and practices, tools, techniques to carry out complex assignments and develop new methods and approaches. An expert level of knowledge and demonstrated mastery of application in geographic information systems (GIS) technology analysis, and GIS software, such as ESRI's ArcGIS programs (i.e. ArcGIS Pro), QGIS, or PostGIS, development and use of databases such as MS SQL Server, PostGreSQL, and AWS Redshift etc., coding language such as Python, data acquisition, websites and web-based systems including html, web development, broadband telecommunication analysis, and an understanding of how GIS tools and techniques can be applied to broadband coverage and spectrum usage mapping and more generally to data visualization.6. Ability to effectively use GIS technology and analyze data to provide policy guidance, make recommendations, weigh and balance the impact on existing or proposed legislation, regulation, and Commission practices and procedures, and consider the effects on other programs or public policies. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: 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.
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