Remote Electromagnetic Spectrum Management Jobs in Reston, VA

Summary
This vacancy is for a Lead Telecommunications Specialist in the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Spectrum Management (OSM), Spectrum Services Division (SSD) within the Department of Commerce.
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Duties
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As a Lead Telecommunications Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Provides federal spectrum management support and liaison to national security emergency preparedness and public safety programs. Participating in spectrum management matters with other Federal agencies, Congressional components, or private organizations. Participates in the development of long-range plans for the management and use of the electromagnetic spectrum by the Executive Branch and for matters concerning the general national interest.
• Assists in the development of policy, rules, and regulations associated with implementation of advanced technology solutions, communications interoperability, national, and international standards, and future spectrum needs of Federal, State, and local, tribal, and territorial governments.
• Evaluates current programs, develops options to resolve problems and proposals to meet future needs. Advise and assist other Departmental offices on telecommunications and spectrum management issues pertaining to the development, implementation, and functioning of formal agreements or cooperative arrangements with other countries. Advise and assist other Departmental offices and agencies on technical and policy issues related to the security of national telecommunications.
• Ensures emergency spectrum management planning and practice are in accordance with current NS/EP telecommunications policy. Develop and analyze standards for the telecommunications operations of the Executive Branch.
• Performs a variety of duties related to telecommunications management such as aspects necessary to carry out the Department's spectrum management responsibilities and leading a multi-disciplinary team of specialists and engineers.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Lead Telecommunications Specialist GS-0391-14, FPL 14 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• This position requires a SECRET CLEARANCE: Any required investigations and clearances must be completed before the selectee can be placed in the position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
• A probationary or trial period may be required.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/).
• If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• Bargaining Unit Position: No
• Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): No
• Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: Will Not be paid
• Drug Test Required: Yes - this position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter.
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement unless eligible for special hiring authority, reinstatement eligible, non-current Federal employee applying as a VEOA eligible which do not require time-in-grade.

Qualifications
Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series
Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.
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.
To qualify at the GS-14 level:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 (or equivalent pay band) level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:

• Developing and analyzing standards for telecommunications operations;
• Participating in the development of policy recommendations; and
• Leading a multi-disciplinary team or project evaluating spectrum management operations.

Education
There is no positive education requirement for this position.
Additional information
The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that do not fall under competitive examining procedures; however, they may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment.

1. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
2. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
3. Military Spouse Non-Competitive Hiring Authority
4. 30% or more disabled veterans
5. Persons with disabilities

ICTAP and CTAP Eligible: CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: Employee Guide to Career Transition
Military Spouse The spouse of a member of the armed forces seeking eligibility under the non-competitive hiring authority of certain military spouse MUST submit various required documentation by the closing date of the announcement in accordance with one of the three below eligibilities:

• Spouse of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty,
• Spouse of service member who incurred a 100% disability, or
• Un-remarried widow or widower of a service member killed while performing active duty.

Please review the "Required Documents" Section for specific documents pertaining to each of the above eligibilities that MUST be included with your application, if you are applying as a Military Spouse.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.