The candidate will serve as a frequency manager officer within Spectrum Engineering Services. The candidate may be required to work in geographically dispersed locations to meet mission requirements.

Duties

Performs work of broad scope and complexity which requires technical experience on complex systems and/or emerging technology, system interrelationships, and management of the National Airspace System (NAS), includes the systems and facilities that interrelate for the control of aircraft movement. Provides technical support in the analyzing, designing, modifying, developing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, or evaluating complex systems. Has broad frequency responsibilities in providing complete spectrum management support for a designated area or group of areas. Uses experience and knowledge of radio frequency management policies, dictated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Telecommunications and Information Agency (NTIA) to protect the integrity of NAS radio frequency assignments.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
• Designated or Random Drug Testing required.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-H, FG/GS-12 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.Specialized Experience defined as:Experience with the use of the Automated Frequency Management (AFM) program, Airspace Analysis Model (AAM), ANDExperience with Internet Radio Coverage Analysis System (RCAS), and Obstruction Evaluations (OE) for Aeronautical studies.In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a selective factor for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration.Selective Placement Factors: Experience in troubleshooting and resolving complex Radio Frequency Interference problems.Experience in evaluating RF coverage of a wireless system.Experience in applying radio frequency management policy as dictated by the FAA and the NTIAYou should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position. *Applicants may be asked to verify information on their application for employment with the FAA.*All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (1) score order; (2) category grouping; (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

• Address Federal Aviation Administration HQ Employment Services Branch 800 Independence Ave, SW, Room 523 AHF-110 Washington, DC 20591 US
• Name: Sana Butler
• Phone: 1 (202) 267-6264
• Email: [email protected]