Telecommunications Specialist

This vacancy is for a Telecommunications Specialist in the National Telecommunications and Information Administration within the Department of Commerce.

As a Telecommunications Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Provides support for the development and implementation of long-term spectrum planning processes. Coordinates extensively with experts on technical, operational, economic, and policy considerations involved in the operation of a wide variety of spectrum-based systems. Provides advice on the effectiveness, adequacy, and suitability of the proposals of others. Supports activity's responsibility for the interpretation, implementation, execution and guidance and support of activities Provides advice and consultation on matters pertaining to the planned use of radio frequency spectrum resources. Supports strategic planning activities utilizing project management principles. Provides technical and administrative support to the Technical Panel. Formulates policy recommendations and supporting documentation for approval. Tracks and monitors actions using project management artifacts and best practices, drafts proposals and papers. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Telecommunications Specialist GS-0391-11, FPL 12 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience. This position is also advertised under NTIA-OSM-ST-26-12997701, which is open to Merit Promotion eligible applicants. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. This position requires a SECRET CLEARANCE: Any required investigations and clearances must be completed before the selectee can be placed in the position. You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. A probationary period may be required. Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/). If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Bargaining Unit Position: NO Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): NO Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: WILL NOT be paid License required: NO Drug Test Required: YES, This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter. Recruitment Incentive may be offered up to $5000.00 (New Federal employees only)