Electronics Engineer
The incumbent performs developmental duties leading to senior level duties of the position which includes, but not limited to the following:
conducts broad and highly technical engineering studies which are the basis for resolution of such issues as controversial applications, development of new or revised rules, testimony in enforcement actions, negotiation treaties, and establishment of government and industry standards and agreements. The incumbent collaborates with FCC attorneys regarding need for hearings as a result of engineering determinations; formulates, from an engineering standpoint, appropriate hearing issues; prepares engineering studies and exhibits required for proceedings; recommends alternate procedures and course of action to resolve problems informally; evaluates engineering aspects of competing applications. Represent the organization in meetings with groups such as government committees. Prepares correspondence and collaborates with other engineers in the preparation of correspondence on interrelated cases. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT (MUST BE MET IN ORDER TO QUALIFY) In order to be found qualified all applicants applying for this position must first meet the individual occupational requirements for the Engineering occupational series which is outlined within the following link-https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Please note within the link there is a reference to superior academic achievement and how it is defined. Superior Academic Achievement is defined as:
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (MUST BE MET IN ADDITION TO THE INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS) In order to be found qualified, in addition to meeting the individual occupational requirements, applicants must also meet either the additional educational requirements OR the specialized experience requirements as outlined below. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT Specialized
Experience:
Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 in the Federal service. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-07:
For this position, specialized experience includes the following:
Assisting more experienced engineers Conducting and analyzing basic engineering studies Performing computer-based projects using various software applications Or 1 year of graduate-level education Or Superior Academic Achievement:
Completion of all requirements for a bachelor's degree that is fully qualifying for the position which meets the eligibility requirements under the Superior Academic Achievement provision. Superior Academic Achievement is based on:
(1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. 1. Class Standing:
A standing in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision based on completed courses. 2. Grade-point average:
a. A grade-point average of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on four years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final two years of the curriculum; or b. a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B+ or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field of study or the required courses in the major field completed during the final two years of the curriculum. 3. Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society (other than freshman societies) that meet the requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies. Transcripts must include complete GPA information. Specialized
Experience:
Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-09:
For this position, specialized experience includes the following:
Determining, obtaining, and analyzing engineering data for phases of larger assignments Applying standard engineering practices, methods, and techniques for relatively limited assignments Recommending solutions to problems to higher-graded engineers OR, a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree, OR, completed 2 full years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a master's degree in a related field. Specialized
Experience:
Applicant must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade in the Federal service, performing the following tasks on a regular and recurring basis. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-11:
For this position, the specialized experience includes the following:
Assisting in and conducting a broad range of technical radio frequency (RF) engineering studies and special projects Preparing written summaries and analyses of engineering facts and develops recommendations for resolution of problems Analyzing and evaluating RF engineering and technical data OR, 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Specialized
Experience:
Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at the next lower grade level in the Federal service, performing the following tasks on a regular and recurring basis. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-12:
For this position, specialized experience includes the following:
Applying and interpreting rules and regulations related to spectrum management Performing engineering analysis and conducting a broad range of technical radio frequency (RF) engineering studies and special projects Writing documents and communicating ideas and technical information in a clear and concise manner Education When there is a positive education requirement, or you are using education to qualify as a substitution for experience, transcripts (unofficial) are required at the time of application to verify that you meet the educational requirement or substitution. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
https:
//www.ed.gov/accreditation Foreign Education:
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:
https:
//www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
conducts broad and highly technical engineering studies which are the basis for resolution of such issues as controversial applications, development of new or revised rules, testimony in enforcement actions, negotiation treaties, and establishment of government and industry standards and agreements. The incumbent collaborates with FCC attorneys regarding need for hearings as a result of engineering determinations; formulates, from an engineering standpoint, appropriate hearing issues; prepares engineering studies and exhibits required for proceedings; recommends alternate procedures and course of action to resolve problems informally; evaluates engineering aspects of competing applications. Represent the organization in meetings with groups such as government committees. Prepares correspondence and collaborates with other engineers in the preparation of correspondence on interrelated cases. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT (MUST BE MET IN ORDER TO QUALIFY) In order to be found qualified all applicants applying for this position must first meet the individual occupational requirements for the Engineering occupational series which is outlined within the following link-https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Please note within the link there is a reference to superior academic achievement and how it is defined. Superior Academic Achievement is defined as:
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (MUST BE MET IN ADDITION TO THE INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS) In order to be found qualified, in addition to meeting the individual occupational requirements, applicants must also meet either the additional educational requirements OR the specialized experience requirements as outlined below. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT Specialized
Experience:
Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 in the Federal service. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-07:
For this position, specialized experience includes the following:
Assisting more experienced engineers Conducting and analyzing basic engineering studies Performing computer-based projects using various software applications Or 1 year of graduate-level education Or Superior Academic Achievement:
Completion of all requirements for a bachelor's degree that is fully qualifying for the position which meets the eligibility requirements under the Superior Academic Achievement provision. Superior Academic Achievement is based on:
(1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. 1. Class Standing:
A standing in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision based on completed courses. 2. Grade-point average:
a. A grade-point average of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on four years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final two years of the curriculum; or b. a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B+ or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field of study or the required courses in the major field completed during the final two years of the curriculum. 3. Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society (other than freshman societies) that meet the requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies. Transcripts must include complete GPA information. Specialized
Experience:
Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-09:
For this position, specialized experience includes the following:
Determining, obtaining, and analyzing engineering data for phases of larger assignments Applying standard engineering practices, methods, and techniques for relatively limited assignments Recommending solutions to problems to higher-graded engineers OR, a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree, OR, completed 2 full years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a master's degree in a related field. Specialized
Experience:
Applicant must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade in the Federal service, performing the following tasks on a regular and recurring basis. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-11:
For this position, the specialized experience includes the following:
Assisting in and conducting a broad range of technical radio frequency (RF) engineering studies and special projects Preparing written summaries and analyses of engineering facts and develops recommendations for resolution of problems Analyzing and evaluating RF engineering and technical data OR, 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Specialized
Experience:
Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at the next lower grade level in the Federal service, performing the following tasks on a regular and recurring basis. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-12:
For this position, specialized experience includes the following:
Applying and interpreting rules and regulations related to spectrum management Performing engineering analysis and conducting a broad range of technical radio frequency (RF) engineering studies and special projects Writing documents and communicating ideas and technical information in a clear and concise manner Education When there is a positive education requirement, or you are using education to qualify as a substitution for experience, transcripts (unofficial) are required at the time of application to verify that you meet the educational requirement or substitution. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
https:
//www.ed.gov/accreditation Foreign Education:
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:
https:
//www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. 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.
- Department:
0855 Electronics Engineering - Salary Range:
$48,670 to $112,240 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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