Supervisory Electronics Engineer (Division Chief)

Full Job Description

This position is in the Laboratory Division, Office of Engineering and Technology (OET), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in Columbia, MD. 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 both the educational and specialized experience requirements outlined below in order to be deemed as qualified. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Degree Professional Engineering.

To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience 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 Transcripts required.

The transcript may be unofficial or photocopy at time of application, but MUST provide the original if selected. 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.

AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-15 In order to be deemed as qualified, candidates must have one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as follows: • Experience overseeing, directing, supervising or managing a subordinate staff; • Experience planning and administering highly complex projects and proceedings of major policy and technical significance related to radio frequency spectrum technologies and equipment authorization related issues; • Experience providing technical expertise on radio frequency compliance measurement procedures and policies, including for emissions, human exposure and hearing aids; • Experience writing and directing others in writing detailed and complex technical procedures for equipment authorization and interpretations of technical rules and standards; • Experience representing the organization in high-level meetings or conferences; and • Experience providing guidance and advice to management and other stakeholders regarding engineering and regulatory issues.

You will be evaluated for this position on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs): Ability to provide expert advice on policy and rules related to equipment authorization issues, technical and engineering standards, and spectrum engineering issues including, but not limited to, propagation and potential interference issues.

Expert ability in developing organizational goals, budget needs, and objectives and implementing plans, policies and procedures, long range programs, and organizational changes which have significant impact on resources, program goals and emphasis, economy and organizational effectiveness.

Ability to provide advice and guidance to congressional committees and their staff in drafting legislation and ability to present expert testimony before congressional hearings on legislative spectrum proposals.

Ability to provide advice and guidance regarding technical matters that arise in rule-making proceedings and other administrative actions. Ability to oversee and manage complex IT projects.

Ability to lead, direct or oversee staff which perform Electronics Engineering work.

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. Major Duties:

The incumbent is responsible for the overall management of the Division's Customer Service Branch, Technical Research Branch and the Equipment Authorization and Compliance Branch to include formulating plans, policies and procedures, long range programs, and organizational changes which have significant impact on resources, program goals and emphasis, economy and organizational effectiveness.

Responsible for developing Division goals, budget needs, and objectives related to electronics engineering, including plans, policies and procedures, long range programs, and organizational changes, and implementing policies and procedures.

In coordination with the Branch Chiefs and the Division Deputy, the incumbent:

establishes policies to direct these activities,

interprets the Commission's rules and regulations in support of these activities and

directs and manages engineering studies and measurement projects to support these activities, and

assesses and responds to the impact on resources, program goals and emphasis, economy and organizational effectiveness.

Provides advice and guidance to congressional committees and their staff in drafting legislation and presents expert testimony before congressional hearings on legislative spectrum proposals.

Provides advice and guidance to the OET Chief regarding technical matters that arise in rule-making proceedings and other administrative actions pursued by the Office.

Participates with the Deputy Division Chief and/or Branch Chiefs in overseeing and supervising the planning and directing of highly composite technical research and equipment evaluation, testing and authorization projects in support of Commission actions, and coordinates with the OET Chief and/or his or her designee(s).

Responsible for overseeing the Commission's equipment authorization program including managing and developing new features for OET's Equipment Authorization System as well as policies for implementing the Commission's rules related to equipment security and supply chain integrity.

Participates with the Branch Chiefs and/or Deputy Division Chief to oversee planning, directing, coordinating and evaluating the Division's Customer Service Branch, Technical Research Branch and the Equipment Authorization and Compliance Branch work products; serves as a supervisor with responsibility for the technical and administrative supervision of three Branches.