Communications Operations Specialist (Watch Officer)

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This position is in Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Operations and Emergency Management Division, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in Washington, DC. RELOCATION EXPENSES MAY BE PAID. SHIFT WORK REQUIRED. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS. 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. Candidates must meet all of the specialized experience requirements outlined below in order to be deemed as qualified. Specialized Experience GS-12 Specialized Experience: Applicant must possess one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 level in the federal service which involved 4 or more of the following: 1. Experience working with the Departmental/Agency/Organizational point of contact, Watch Officer or Analyst responsible for national or homeland security-related communications issues. 2. Experience serving as a member of the team responsible for operating a Departmental/Agency/Organizational alternate Crisis Management Center or Emergency Operations Center during an emergency and/or Continuity of Operations (COOP) situation. 3. Experience utilizing analytical skills and techniques to assist in identifying the impact of a disaster or crisis on communications infrastructure. 4. Experience working with radio frequency direction finding equipment. 5. Experience performing research and analysis on national security and emergency preparedness issues. 6. Experience documenting reports of interference from public safety officials and other licensees to various types of communications systems. 7. Experience preparing concisely written reports for decision-makers on complex topics. GS-13 Specialized Experience: Applicant must possess one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 level in the federal service which involves 5 or more of the following: 1. Experience serving as the initial Departmental/Agency/Organizational point of contact, Watch Officer or Analyst responsible for national or homeland security-related communications issues. 2. Experience operating a Departmental/Agency/Organizational alternate Crisis Management Center or Emergency Operations Center during an emergency and/or Continuity of Operations (COOP) situation. 3. Experience conducting extensive analysis and investigation of reported National Security/Emergency Preparedness incidents utilizing advanced analytical procedures, methodologies and research techniques identifying the impact of a disaster or crisis on communications infrastructure and developing options to address issues. 4. Experience working with radio frequency direction finding equipment. 5. Experience initiating, planning, organizing and coordinating analysis on national security and emergency preparedness issues. 6. Experience documenting reports of interference from public safety officials and other licensees to various types of communications systems. 7. Experience preparing concisely written reports for decision-makers on complex topics and offering in-depth analysis and solutions. 8. Experience monitoring media activities nationwide and internationally and providing senior management with immediate intelligence/information to direct the Agency's response to national communications emergencies. 9. Experience working in an environment with rapidly shifting priorities or tasks, with the need to take prompt action, and report results to management. 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. SME REVIEW At the time of application you are required to take an external skills-based assessment which is based upon government-wide recognized competencies and consistent with OPM Merit Hiring Plan requirements and the Chance to Compete Act. Should you receive a passing score of 70 or higher, your application will be reviewed by subject matter experts to determine if you meet the OPM qualification requi

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