Summary This position is located in the Competition and Infrastructure Policy Division (CIPD), Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in Washington, DC. Relocation expenses will not be paid. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS. Responsibilities The incumbent of this position serves as an expert authority on next generation wireless communications technologies and applications. The incumbent is required to have an in-depth knowledge of wireless telecommunications technologies, network infrastructure and RF engineering, in order to provide guidance, direction, and development of policy regarding coverage mapping, technology deployments, spectrum management, broadband and competition policy, and infrastructure development. The incumbent is responsible for engineering solutions that deliver the best value, innovation, and accuracy available regarding mobile wireless broadband technologies, network design including link budgets, propagation and coverage analysis, technology enhancements, and mobile broadband mapping. GIS mapping analysis and program skills are also necessary to perform in-depth analysis of technical issues. The incumbent provides expert technical engineering analyses and advice to managers and other staff in support of rule making activities and special projects including the implementation and compliance of the Broadband DATA Act. The incumbent is responsible for drafting and reviewing decision documents, memoranda, and policy statements of a technical nature associated with terrestrial wireless services, including issues relating to wireless technologies, spectrum management, broadband and competition policy, and wireless infrastructure development and deployment. This also includes in-depth review and analysis of broadband coverage data and on-the-ground test results of wireless coverage (e.g., drive-testing, speed test results from apps). The incumbent serves as an expert consultant, requiring a broad knowledge of current terrestrial network technologies and services, including wireless broadband. The incumbent confers with key government and private officials and engineering experts in the field of communications systems, representing the organization at technical symposia and conferences. 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 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 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. Specialized Experience Requirements GS-14 In order to be deemed as qualified, applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes: 1) Experience drafting rulemaking documents, memoranda, and other documents of a technical nature associated with wireless or mobile services. 2) Experience evaluating, providing engineering analysis and advice, and coordinating the preparation of technical engineering documents to ensure technical accuracy. 3) Experience analyzing broadband coverage data and on-the-ground test results of wireless coverage (e.g., drive-testing, speed test results from apps). 4) Experience conferring and briefing key government and private officials on a variety of complex technical issues relating to new technologies. GS-15 In order to be deemed as qualified, applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes: 1) Experience drafting rulemaking documents, memoranda, and other documents of a technical nature associated with mobile and wireless services. 2) Experience evaluating, providing engineering analysis and advice, and coordinating the preparation of technical engineering documents to ensure technical accuracy. 3) Experience analyzing broadband coverage data and on-the-ground test results of wireless coverage (e.g., drive-testing, speed test results from apps). 4) Experience conferring and briefing key government and private officials on a variety of complex technical issues relating to new technologies. 5) Experience providing expert technical engineering analyses and advice to managers and other staff in support of rule making activities and special projects including the implementation and compliance of the Broadband DATA Act. 6) Experience preparing engineering studies and designing complex engineering models. 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 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. 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.