Supervisory Electronics Engineer (Chief)

About this role

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.

GS-15 QUALIFICATION CRITERIA Candidates must meet all of the following qualification criteria in order to be deemed as qualified: A. Education B. Specialized Experience C. Competencies A. Education Candidates must meet the following OPM basic requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electronics-engineering-series-0855/.pdf Transcripts must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

If transcripts are not submitted the application will be rated as ineligible. AND B. Specialized Experience GS-15 For this position, applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service performing the following tasks: 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.