Electronics Engineer

The incumbent serves as a senior level technical advisor and subject matter expert on the reliability and security of communications networks (with particular focus on cyber-related attacks, threats and vulnerabilities). The incumbent provides leadership in the execution of all facets of the Commission's communications security and reliability work programs; and provides oral and written analysis and recommendations to the Division Chief and other senior bureau and agency officials. He/she reports directly to CCR management.

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
• Drug Testing Required.
• Security Clearance 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.  

In order to be deemed as qualified, candidates must meet the BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS as outlined in SUBPART A below in addition to the REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS CRITERIA outlined in SUBPART B.

Candidates who apply for this position MUST upload a copy of their transcripts to verify that educational qualification requirements are met.  If transcripts are not submitted, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE RATED AS INELIGIBLE.

Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.  

SUBPART A-BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must meet the basic requirements described in the individual occupational requirements to fully qualify for the specified entry grade GS-5 click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order to receive credit towards qualifications.  Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:  http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.  If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

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SUBPART B-REQUIRED QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

GS-15

Specialized Experience:  Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 in the Federal service.  For this position, specialized experience includes the following:   

1. Providing expert advice on the security of emergency alerting systems and telecommunications networks.
2. Developing proposals on how the Commission can act to improve the security and reliability of communications infrastructure.
3. Planning and directing special communication studies with manufacturers, carriers, and/or service providers.
4. Planning and directing policies related to the reliability and security of wireless, wireline, satellite, broadcast, satellite, and cable networks.
5. Preparing visual renditions of reliability and security data for decision support.

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.