Supervisory Electronics Engineer (Chief)

US Federal Communications Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Federal Communications Commission, located in Washington, DC, seeks a seasoned engineering leader (GS-15) to oversee complex policy and technical initiatives within the Office of Engineering and Technology. The role emphasizes managing staff, guiding policy decisions, and addressing interference issues through advanced spectrum analysis.

Candidates should meet OPM standards, demonstrate experience supervising teams, and apply cutting-edge RF models to improve spectrum efficiency, with

Qualifications

• Must meet OPM professional engineering education standards and provide transcripts.
• Specialized experience includes supervising staff and managing complex projects.
• Ability to give management guidance on engineering and policy issues.
• Experience providing technical expertise on potential interference issues.
• Knowledge of RF propagation models and spectrum engineering techniques.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct subordinate staff in engineering/policy tasks.
• Plan and administer highly complex projects and proceedings of major significance.
• Provide guidance and policy advice to management on engineering issues.
• Assess interference potential and apply RF propagation models to spectrum use.
• Develop analytic methods and procedures for engineering and policy applications.

Skills

Interference knowledge

RF equipment knowledge

Communication skills

Cross-border negotiations

Coordination with government/industry

Education

OPM education standards 0800

Job description

This position is in Office of Engineering and Technology; Policy and Rules Division; Technical Rules Branch; 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.

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 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.

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

Specialized Experience

GS-15

1. Experience overseeing, directing, supervising or managing a subordinate staff.
2. Planning and administering highly complex projects and proceedings of major policy and technical significance related to frequency use or other policy matters.
3. Providing guidance and advice to management regarding engineering and policy issues.
4. Experience providing technical expertise on potential interference issues.
5. Experience utilizing cutting edge RF propagation models as part of computer simulations used to improve efficient use of radio spectrum and identify the potential for interference occurring.
6. Developing and implementing improved analytical techniques, models and designs applicable to spectrum engineering.
7. Writing detailed and complex technical procedures for engineering and technical policies and procedures.

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.

SME REVIEW

Subject matter experts will be conducting a competency based, scored structured resume review and will be reviewing resumes to determine if candidates meet the required specialized experience criteria in addition to the required competencies to determine which candidates are eligible to be referred for selection to the selecting official. Candidates must meet the required specialized experience criteria in addition to required competencies and receive a score of 90 or higher on the scored structured resume review to be eligible for referral to the selecting official.

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of potential interference issues.
• Knowledge of technical aspects of radio equipment performance.
• Skill in resolving technical issues related to international negotiations related to cross-border implications of domestic operation of communications equipment.
• Ability to coordinate Commission representation on various government/industry committees, and actively manage Branch participation.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical matters to non-technical individuals in both oral and written form.