Supervisory Electronics Engineer

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration • Silver Spring, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Radio Frequency Management Division (RFMD), in Silver Spring, Maryland. It is classified at the ZP-5 pay band, equivalent to GS-15, under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). The role provides expert engineering and policy guidance on federal radio frequency (RF) spectrum use and management, including domestic and international coordination and support for systems and services using RF spectrum resources. It also supervises employees and oversees their work, performance, and development.

This is a Special-Sensitive (High Risk) position requiring a Top Secret/SCI clearance, background investigation, and pre-employment and random drug testing. Continued employment is subject to successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. A one-year probationary period and a one-year supervisory probationary period may be required. Relocation expenses are not authorized; relocation or recruitment incentives may be authorized under the stated conditions.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Meet the 0855 engineering education requirement through an eligible engineering degree or an accepted combination of education and experience, as detailed in the announcement.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the ZP-4 or GS-14 level in the Federal service.
• Specialized experience must include evaluating RF spectrum usage and spectrum policy; drafting and preparing technical position papers or proposals regarding spectrum allocations; and planning others’ work, including assigning work, setting priorities, and reviewing, evaluating, and providing performance feedback to subordinates or other team members.
• A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required; the position requires a Special-Sensitive (High Risk) security clearance and background investigation.
• Suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
• Register for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Meet qualification requirements by the announcement closing date; Federal employees applying for promotion must also meet time-in-grade requirements by that date.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Submit transcripts with the application if qualifying based on education; education completed outside the United States requires acceptable documentation of equivalency.
• One year of probationary service may be required, including a one-year supervisory probationary period; the periods may run concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Engage in discussions and meetings about federal agencies’ use of radio frequencies, representing and negotiating the agency’s needs.
• Represent the Department of Commerce and the United States in international negotiations concerning radio frequency use.
• Guide and assist program leaders with radio frequency allocation, assignment, and authorization actions needed to secure spectrum for their programs.
• Support implementation and operation of systems and services using RF spectrum resources by conducting propagation and interference analyses.
• Develop electromagnetic interference mitigation measurement plans and techniques.
• Provide RF spectrum management support for satellite and terrestrial broadcasting services, radio telemetry acquisition, and remote sensing radar and satellite technology.
• Provide leadership and expert advice to other agency segments on electronics engineering and specialized technical and policy matters.
• Advise on resolving technical and policy problems, developing new techniques and approaches, and settling controversies.
• Review and evaluate other engineers’ work and proposals for effectiveness, technical adequacy, and suitability in resolving complicated and critical specialized problems.
• Plan and distribute subordinate work; set and adjust short- and long-term priorities; and prepare completion schedules.
• Identify ways to improve production or work quality.
• Evaluate subordinate performance, provide technical oversight and instruction, and address poor performance through the performance process.
• Identify employee development and training needs and provide or arrange appropriate training.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Relocation incentives or recruitment incentives may be authorized; relocation incentives are for current federal employees only.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior