Job Description
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is hiring an IT Specialist (GIS) to support the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) or the Office of Engineering & Technology (OET) in Washington, DC.
In this role, you’ll specialize in Internet planning, analysis, design, development, and maintenance of web-based systems that distribute technical info, figures, and submissions for wireless spectrum management.
You’ll lead projects that advise management and workforce on Internet technology, new software, and system configurations, making sure the Bureau's records policies align with Commission objectives.
Qualification
To qualify, you must have IT-related expertise demonstrating the called for competencies. Subject Matter Specialists (SMEs) will run a scored structured resume review; you want a score of at least 93 to be referred. The grade level (GS-11, 12, or 13) works out the precise competencies needed.
- Attention to Aspect: Thorough and conscientious about attending to element.
- Client Solution: Performs with clients to assess wants, provide data, and resolve problems.
- Interpersonal Competencies: Reveals understanding, courtesy, and creates reliable relationships.
- Problem Solving: Pinpoints challenges, evaluates alternatives, and makes recommendations.
- Teamwork: Encourages cooperation and operates with others to achieve aims.
- Technical Competence: Employs knowledge from training or background to perform the role.
- Understanding of project management concepts (Agile, Scrum) and software development procedures.
- Insight of systems development life cycle methodologies (needs gathering, testing, execution).
- Ability in oral and written communication with technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Familiarity with information analysis and geospatial database attributes, features, layers, and mapping.
Role Responsibilities
Give specialist automation and web development back to the Bureau.
- Enable web distribution of technical information, figures, and submissions for wireless spectrum management.
- Specialize in Internet planning, analysis, design, development, configuration, integration, and maintenance.
- Lead projects that influence the Bureau, advising management and staff on Internet technology and new software.
- Guarantee the Bureau's records policies and procedures align with Commission policies.
- Gather, apply, and disseminate information consistent with agency targets and objectives.
- Build and keep up geospatial databases, attributes, features, layers, and automated processes.
- Participate in task planning, monitor assigned perform, and track venture status using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Conditions & Requirements
Must be a US citizen.
- Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Offering.
- May assist a one-year probationary period.
- Right for employment as determined by a background investigation.
- If selected, a financial disclosure statement may be called for.
- Existing/former federal employees must offer SF-50 verifying grade/status.
- Resume must not exceed two pages and must encounter format criteria.
- Telework eligible as determined by agency policy.
Benefits
Health Insurance.
- Life Insurance.
- Dental & Vision Insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Long-Term Care Insurance.
- Holidays and Leave.
- Thrift Savings Strategy.
- Transit Upside.
- Alternative Function Schedule.
- Telecommuting.
Additional Information
This announcement may be applied to load additional positions within 90 days.
- Relocation expenses won’t be paid.
- Selected you may be appointed at WTB or OET.
- Unseal to all US citizens and Merit Promotion candidates (federal employees, reinstatement eligibles, VEOA, CTAP, ICTAP, and non-competitive eligibles).
- Time in grade restrictions apply for Merit Promotion but not for DEU.
- Contact Kristin Youthful at 540-303-8108 or [email protected] for questions.
- Address: Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554.
- Next moves: After the announcement closes, best-qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring authorized for possible meeting.
About Company
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent U.S. Public sector agency responsible for regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. The FCC's mission is to form confident the American people have access to a clear, competitive, and dependable communications infrastructure. This IT Specialist (GIS) role assists the FCC's wireless spectrum management and engineering functions, contributing to the agency's figures dissemination and technology modernization efforts. Functioning at the FCC lets you cater to the public interest while developing expertise in federal IT and geospatial systems.
FAQs
What does an IT Specialist (GIS) at the FCC do everyday?
You’ll supply specialist web development and automation assist, focusing on Internet planning, design, and maintenance of systems that distribute technical figures for wireless spectrum management. You’ll also lead projects advising management on new technologies and make sure information policies align with agency objectives.
Can I register if i’m not a current federal employee?
Yes, this role is open to all U.S. Citizens under Delegated Examining (DEU). You don’t require to be a present federal employee to put in.
What is the structured resume examine and how can I arrange?
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will score your resume against called for competencies like attention to point, client offering, and technical competence. To get ready, make sure your resume plainly displays each competency with particular illustrations and is no longer than two pages.
Is telework open for this role?
Yes, telework is eligible as determined by agency policy. Function schedules, including telework, are at the discretion of the agency.
What documents do I demand to hand in if i’m a veteran?
Veterans should send in a DD-214 or other documentation to claim preference. If you’ve a service-connected disability, cover additional documentation such as a VA letter.