Summary This position is located in the Enforcement Bureau (EB), Office of the Field Director (OFD), Region 2, Dallas, Texas Field Office, Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Relocation expenses will not be paid. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS. Responsibilities YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A WRITING SAMPLE AT THE TIME OF AN INTERVIEW (if selected). Duties: As a Senior Field Agent, the incumbent's daily activities cover a wide range of issues in support of the Bureau and Commission's enforcement programs. The incumbent serves as an investigative authority and is responsible for providing expertise, advice and guidance to staff and management on the interpretation and the enforcement of the rules, procedures, policy directives and programs. In that capacity, the incumbent develops and performs complex investigations and studies and analysis arising from both national and regional problems that have a broad impact and implications. Work is proactive in emphasis, seeks solutions and development of innovative compliance techniques and procedures implemented by the Office, Region, and/or Bureau. The incumbent is responsible for resolving the most complex, controversial, or unique interference matters. Takes a lead role in educating users as well as staff within the Office on enforcement laws, rules, and regulations. Directs fieldwork in matters of importance including those affecting safety of life and property; international investigations; and national security initiatives. Initiates and reviews Official Notices of Violation or Warnings to radio operators and licensees, to bring unsatisfactory or violative conditions to their attention as a result of completed monitoring, investigations and/or inspections. Provides guidance on investigative techniques and interpretation of Commission rules and policies. Reviews case reports and other documents that will require sanction action. Participates in regional emergency planning meetings, serves as the local expert in emergency communications restoration, participates in FEMA conducted training exercises and is able to serve on ESF-2 task force and deployments as necessary. TRAVEL REQUIRED The incumbent may be required to perform investigations out of the office several days per week (returning to their duty station the same day.) The incumbent may also be required to perform consecutive days of overnight travel on average once a month. Occasionally the incumbent may have to perform official overnight travel more often and on consecutive weeks. The incumbent's personal schedule can often be considered when scheduling overnight travel. The incumbent is expected to serve as the "as-requested" agent an average of 5 times per year over weekends and holidays to address public safety issues and emergency harmful radio interference. Requirements 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. 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 Applicants must meet all qualification requirements as documented in Parts A & B by the closing date of this announcement. Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification Requirements Part A-Education 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 If you are qualifying based on positive education, please provide a copy of your college transcript. 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: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home 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 Part B-Specialized Experience Specialized Experience: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience includes the following: GS-14 Specialized Experience: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience includes the following: Performing complex engineering analysis and studies related to radio frequency technologies, land mobile and wireless communications systems; Providing expert advice and assistance on complex engineering issues; Participating in technical discussions in meetings with industry, state and federal agencies, international groups and the general public; Interpreting guidelines, policies and procedures as they relate to technical engineering problems and issues; Preparing a wide variety of written communication for reports, analyzes of data, etc.; and Communicating with a wide variety of people on many organizational levels. 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. Education Additional Information EEO Policy Statement Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement Veterans Information Legal and Regulatory Guidance *NOTE-This position is in the bargaining unit. The exclusive representative is NTEU Chapter 209.
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