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Electronics Engineer

Federal Communications Commission

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

$102K - $133K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Summary
This position is located in the Technical Rules Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Office of Engineering and Technology (OET), 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.
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Duties
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  • 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.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment
  • FCC Employees Only.
  • Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
  • Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status.
  • Resume must not exceed two pages and must meet resume format criteria.
  • Education-Transcripts Required

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must:
-Currently be employed in the Federal Communications Commission in positions serving under career or career conditional appointments.
ALL FCC EMPLOYEES MUST provide a legible Personnel Action, SF-50, that verifies your status and highest permanently held grade. If an SF-50 is not submitted, the application will be rated as ineligible. To request a copy of your SF-50 please send an email to PersonnelRecordsRequest@fcc.gov
Qualifications
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 performing electronics engineering studies and analyses involving RF devices, telecommunications systems, spectrum utilization, electromagnetic compatibility, interference potential, equipment authorization, and/or technical standards.
2. Experience analyzing the technical characteristics of existing and proposed RF devices and communications technologies.
3. Experience participating in Commission rule-making proceedings involving RF devices, spectrum use, and/or technical standards.
4. Experience evaluating new and emerging RF technologies.
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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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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.
Benefits
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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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including:
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Long-Term Care Insurance
Holidays and Leave
Retirement
Thrift Savings Plan
Transit Benefit
Alternative Work Schedule
Telecommuting
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.