Supervisory Electronics Engineer (Chief)

Federal Communications Commission•Washington, DC

14h

About The Position

This position is in the Technical Rules Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Office of Engineering & Technology (OET), at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in Washington, DC. The incumbent serves as Chief of the Technical Rules Branch and as a senior professional engineering expert, managing a professional staff and ensuring Branch activities comply with major Commission policy decisions. The Chief plans and directs complex engineering research studies and projects involving electronic equipment and systems. The work produces technical data and information used to develop rules, regulations, and standards affecting the telecommunications industry, including work on efficient spectrum use, new communications technologies, spectrum allocation, and technical and engineering standards under Parts 15 and 18 of the Commission’s rules. The incumbent oversees research and reports on spectrum usage and advises on related policy and rules. The position directs Branch operations, interprets Commission policies and goals, sets priorities and deadlines, assigns work according to its complexity and staff capabilities, and evaluates the quality and timeliness of work. The Chief is responsible for the technical accuracy of Branch work and performs supervisory functions, including setting performance standards, reviewing performance, and initiating personnel actions such as promotions, reassignments, disciplinary actions, and awards. Relocation expenses will not be paid. The vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days.

Requirements

Meet the OPM basic education requirements for the Electronics Engineering Series (0855); transcripts must be submitted by the announcement closing date.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14 in the Federal service.
Experience overseeing, directing, supervising, or managing subordinate staff.
Experience planning and administering highly complex projects and proceedings of major policy and technical significance related to frequency use or other policy matters.
Experience providing management with guidance and advice on engineering and policy issues.
Experience providing technical expertise on potential interference issues.
Experience using advanced RF propagation models in computer simulations to improve spectrum efficiency and identify potential interference.
Experience developing and implementing improved analytical techniques, models, and designs applicable to spectrum engineering.
Experience writing detailed and complex technical procedures for engineering and technical policies and procedures.
Knowledge of potential interference issues and technical aspects of radio equipment performance.
Ability to coordinate representation on private-sector or government/industry committees on electronics engineering matters.
Ability to communicate technical matters effectively to nontechnical individuals in oral and written form.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or have an exemption.
Applicants must be suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation; a one-year probationary or trial period may apply.
Current or former federal employees must provide an SF-50 verifying grade and status; current FCC employees must provide an SF-50 verifying grade and status.
The resume must not exceed two pages and must meet the resume format criteria.
Candidates must score at least 80 on the structured resume review to be eligible for referral.

Responsibilities

Manage professional staff conducting complex engineering studies and projects, and ensure Branch activities comply with major Commission policy decisions.
Plan and direct complex research studies and projects involving electronic equipment and systems to produce technical information for rules, regulations, and standards.
Oversee preparation of engineering and scientific research concerning spectrum usage for communications equipment and systems.
Plan and supervise advanced technical studies and make recommendations on spectrum allocation policy and rules, including technical and engineering standards under Parts 15 and 18 of the Commission’s rules.
Determine the need for, originate, plan, and supervise maintenance of technical reports published by OET.
Direct Branch activities, interpret Commission policies and objectives, and establish priorities, deadlines, and objectives.
Assign work based on complexity and staff capabilities, and evaluate completed work for quality and timeliness.
Ensure the technical accuracy of work performed by Branch personnel.
Establish performance standards, review employee performance, and initiate actions for promotions, reassignments, discipline, and awards.