This position is located in the Space Bureau (SB), Satellite Licensing Division (SLD), 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. 

Duties

As Chief, Satellite Licensing Division, the incumbent is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the work of the Division and serves as an FCC expert dealing with satellite engineering issues.  He/she has primary responsibility and expertise on matters involving licensing of satellite and earth station facilities and ensuring compliance with license conditions; notice and licensing rulemaking process for establishing satellite service rules; international coordination of satellite network frequency assignments; interagency and/or intergovernmental coordination of satellite network frequency assignments; notification responsibilities with the ITU; and advocacy on behalf of the satellite industry domestically and in international fora.  Oversight and technical expertise are applied when conducting and participating in licensing rulemaking proceedings or inquiries developing policy relating to satellite systems; fostering efficient use of spectrum and orbital resources through policy and regulatory activities; processing applications and special requests dealing with facilities authorizations; and coordinating satellite and earth station frequency assignments with foreign administrations.  The Chief serves as an expert on new, emerging, and state-of-the-art technology as it applies to satellite engineering issues.  Directs preparation of broad and highly complex technical studies relating to satellite engineering issues which support policy development or policy recommendations for the Commission or evaluation of policy proposals by the public and industry.  Provides definitive interpretations of rules and policy and comments on proposed legislation.  Initiates rulemakings appropriate to functions.  The incumbent ensures that review and analysis is based upon current rules and Commission policy and with particular focus on the potential for harmful interference to existing or future operations.  As Division Chief, has been delegated authority to act on routine applications and requests for emergency or temporary authority or waiver of the rules that falls under 47 C.F.R. Part 25 and consistent with existing FCC policy and precedent.  Directs, through subordinate supervisors, the work of three major Branches.  He/she performs required supervisory and management responsibilities.

Requirements

• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
• US Citizenship.
• May serve a one year probationary period (if applicable)
• Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
• If selected, a financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Current/former federal employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade/status
• Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status.
• Education-Transcripts Required
• Drug Testing Required.
• Security Clearance Required

Qualifications

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.   Candidates must meet all of the specialized experience requirements outlined below in order to be deemed as qualified.  A. Education Degree Professional Engineering. To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Please provide a copy of your college transcript. The transcript may be unofficial or photocopy at time of application, but MUST provide the original if selected. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order to receive credit towards qualifications. Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. AND B. Specialized Experience GS-15 Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 in the Federal service. For the GS-15 position, specialized experience includes the following:    Experience serving as an expert on satellite engineering spectrum issues. Experience providing guidance and advice to management regarding engineering and regulatory issues; Experience overseeing, directing, or managing a subordinate staff or serving as a team leader or project leader over a work group; Experience representing the organization and explaining complex issues to high level officials on spectrum related matters at conferences, Members of Congress, industry representatives domestic and internationally. Experience conducting and participating in rulemaking proceedings and/or inquiries and developing policy relating to satellite systems. You will be evaluated for this position on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs): 1) Expert knowledge of professional electronics engineering theories, concepts, principles, and techniques and practices concerning spectrum management. 2) Skill in providing guidance and advice to diverse audiences. 3) Skill in supervising staff, assigning work, and achieving performance goals. 4) Skill in representing an organization and explaining complex issues to high level officials. 5) Skill in conducting and participating in rulemaking proceedings and/or inquiries. 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.

Education

Refer to educational qualification requirements outlined above.

Contacts

• Address Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street NE Washington DC, District of Columbia 20554 United States
• Name: Kristin Young
• Phone: 540-303-8108
• Email: [email protected]