Electronics Engineer
What you'd do
This position is located in the Spectrum Coordination Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Office of Engineering and Technology Branch, 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.
Major duties
Serves as a consultant and advisor to the Branch Chief and higher management on the development of technical requirements covering diverse state-of-the-art communications equipment and techniques. Develops policy recommendations on unique and challenging allocation matters relating to the shared use of governmental and non-governmental spectrum bands. Drafts memoranda, correspondence, speeches, and Commission decision documents as required. Works with senior engineers on projects and negotiations on resolutions to complex engineering and policy matters with engineering staff of other Bureaus/Offices, and as appropriate other Federal agencies.
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 must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To be deemed as qualified, candidates must meet the qualification criteria as listed in both Part A & Part B. PART A. REQUIRED OPM EDUCATION Candidates must meet the OPM educational qualification standards as listed here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Applicants are required to submit transcripts (unofficial or official) to confirm attainment of the OPM educational requirements for this position. If transcripts are not submitted, the application will be rated as ineligible. PART B. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION CRITERIA GS-12 In addition to meeting the educational qualification requirements, candidates must have one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as follows: 1) Experience which demonstrates knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices of electronics engineering as it relates to telecommunications; 2) Experience performing engineering analysis and studies concerning radio frequency communications systems; 3) Experience which demonstrates knowledge of FCC policies and regulations as pertains to spectrum coordination among FCC Bureaus/Offices and Federal Departments/Agencies; and 4) Experience writing technical documents with analyses and recommendations. 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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