This position is in Space Bureau, Satellite Licensing Division, 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

Major duties of the position include conducting engineering studies to analyze and evaluate applications, changes and/or new  facilities or service, determining the interference potential with reference to government treaties and regulations.  The incumbent ensures that review and analysis is based upon current rules and Commission policy.  The incumbent possesses expertise relative to new technologies associated with earth and satellite systems.  Provides technical advice and services to other members of the Division, Bureau or Commission, as necessary. Incumbent has recognized expertise in engineering, matters, especially relating to satellite communications and often conducts a broad range of technical engineering studies and special projects which may include analyses and evaluation of applications as well as evaluation of new telecommunications systems.  Duties assigned require a knowledge of technical engineering matters, legal requirements, FCC mission, policy, and precedent actions; and ability to apply judgement, originality, and ingenuity to the resolution of problems.  Prepares correspondence regarding applications, and answers inquiries from Congressional office, other agencies, applicants, and the general public.  May participate in  FCC or interagency meetings regarding international matters. 

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.

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 and have a Degree in Professional Engineering.   Specialized Experience 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.   GS-14: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 in the Federal service.  For this position, specialized experience for the GS-14 level includes, broad knowledge of technical engineering matters, policy, and precedent actions; performing complex engineering analysis and studies; writing documents with analyses and recommendations; and providing advice and assistance on engineering issues. 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 this position, specialized experience for the GS-15 level includes, mastery knowledge of technical engineering matters, policy, and precedent actions; performing extremely complex engineering analysis and studies; ability to communicate orally and in writing documents with analyses and recommendations with individuals at all levels of authority; and providing expert advice and assistance on engineering issues. You will be evaluated for this position on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs): Knowledge of engineering concepts, principles and practices of electronics engineering. Ability to apply policy and technical guidance related to electronics engineering. Ability to communicate orally and in writing in order to perform studies, provide advice to applicants, industry officials, and agency representatives. Knowledge of conducting engineering studies. 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

Degree Professional Engineering.   To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link:
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800

If you are qualifying based on positive education, 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.

Contacts

• Address Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street, NE Washington, District of Columbia 20554 United States
• Name: Kristin Young
• Phone: 202-418-2949
• Email: [email protected]