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This position is in the Global Strategy and Negotiation Division (GSN), Multilateral and Regional Affairs Branch (MRB), Office of International Affairs (OIA), 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.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Open to all U.S. Citizens
AND
MERIT PROMOTION (MP) - STATUS CANDIDATES and NON-COMPETITIVE ELIGIBLES. MP candidates include Federal Employees, Agency Employees, competitive Reinstatement eligibles, VEOA, CTAP and ICTAP. Individuals eligible for non-competitive appointment under special appointing authorities may also apply for consideration (e.g. Individuals with Disabilities; Veterans [VRA, 30% Disabled]; former Peace Corps, AmeriCorps or Vista). Indicate how you wish to be considered.
Duties
The incumbent serves as a Telecommunications Specialist responsible for providing policy advice on U.S. and international communication matters, represents the FCC at interagency and international meetings, serves on the U.S. delegations on bilateral and multilateral fora, including various international organizations,, such as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU); researches and drafts any assigned documents including memos, policy recommendations, OIA and FCC public notices and orders on matters related to the FCC's and OIA's mission.
As a policy expert and advisor, the incumbent provides substantive policy advice, interpretation, and opinions on a wide range of policy issues. The incumbent will also develop, conduct the research, and present the conclusions and recommendations to support development of Commission policy and positions, including the cases where there are no clearly applicable precedents. In addition, the work includes the following duties, as needed:
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Please note your resume must thoroughly support your responses to the vacancy questions. Your resume is an integral part of the process for determining if you meet the basic qualifications of the position and determining if you are to be among the best qualified.
ALL CURRENT/FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND CURRENT 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.
CURRENT FCC EMPLOYEES-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 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-13
In order to be deemed as qualified candidates must demonstrate one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as follows:
1. Experience performing economic, legal and policy analyses on international communication markets and services.
2. Experience conducting research and studies involving regional and global international policy trends and their implications for the United States and its' communications policies.
3. Experience representing an organization in international conferences and multilateral meetings involving communication matters.
4. Experience preparing written proposals, positions and advocacy materials to urge adoption or modification of rules and regulations.
GS-14
In order to be deemed as qualified candidates must demonstrate one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as follows:
1. Experience performing economic, legal and policy analyses on international communication markets and services.
2. Experience conducting research and studies involving regional and global international policy trends and their implications for the United States and its' communications policies.
3. Experience representing an organization in international conferences and multilateral meetings involving communication matters.
4. Experience preparing written proposals, positions and advocacy materials to urge adoption or modification of rules and regulations.
5. Experience providing substantive policy advice, interpretation, and opinions on a wide range of policy issues.
6. Experience presenting conclusions and recommendations in support of the development of policies and positions.
You will be evaluated for this position on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs):
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.
Additional information
EEO Policy Statement
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement
Veterans Information
Legal and Regulatory Guidance
Other:
- Before hiring, an agency will ask you to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. The agency will also ask you to sign and certify the accuracy of all the information in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed. If you are a male over age 18 who was born after December 31, 1959, you must have registered with the Selective Service System (or have an exemption) to be eligible for a Federal job.
- If applicable, you will be required to serve a trial period of one year.
- In order for you to be employed at the FCC, there are certain Commission and Federal laws governing the financial interests of you and members of your immediate family. If selected for the position, you must submit a financial disclosure statement upon assuming the position.
*NOTE-This position is in the bargaining unit. The exclusive representative is NTEU Chapter 209. *REMOVE THIS STATEMENT IF IT DOES NOT APPLY*
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
As this position is being advertised under DEU and Merit Promotion hiring procedures, applicants will be rated on the extent and quality of experience and education relevant to the duties of the position using the hiring procedures outlined below.
How You Will Be Evaluated-DEU Hiring Procedures
The FCC determines the BEST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES based on the major job related competencies and evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and abilities reflected in your application and supporting documents using the CATEGORY RATING PROCESS. Time in grade restrictions do not apply to DEU hiring procedures.
All eligible applicants under Delegated Examining (DEU) will be placed in one of the following three categories:
1. Highly Qualified (Score 90-100) - the applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a superior level of major job related competencies and possession of all evaluation criteria;
2. Fully Qualified (Score 80-89) - the applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a satisfactory level of major job related competencies and possession of the evaluation criteria; and
3. Minimally Qualified (Score of 70-79)- the applicants possessing only the specialized experience described in the vacancy announcement. An automated score is administered based on the on-line application process used.
Eligible applicants will receive a numerical rating based on their responses to the job specific questions for this position. Application of Veterans Preference: The category rating process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three" but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have compensable service-connected disability at least 1...
This position is in the Global Strategy and Negotiation Division (GSN), Multilateral and Regional Affairs Branch (MRB), Office of International Affairs (OIA), 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.
This job is open to
- Individuals with disabilities
- Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees. - Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees. - Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. - Land & base management
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency. - Military spouses
- Native Americans
Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation. - National Guard & reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members. - Family of overseas employees
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas. - Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. - Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations. - Veterans
Clarification from the agency
Open to all U.S. Citizens
AND
MERIT PROMOTION (MP) - STATUS CANDIDATES and NON-COMPETITIVE ELIGIBLES. MP candidates include Federal Employees, Agency Employees, competitive Reinstatement eligibles, VEOA, CTAP and ICTAP. Individuals eligible for non-competitive appointment under special appointing authorities may also apply for consideration (e.g. Individuals with Disabilities; Veterans [VRA, 30% Disabled]; former Peace Corps, AmeriCorps or Vista). Indicate how you wish to be considered.
Duties
The incumbent serves as a Telecommunications Specialist responsible for providing policy advice on U.S. and international communication matters, represents the FCC at interagency and international meetings, serves on the U.S. delegations on bilateral and multilateral fora, including various international organizations,, such as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU); researches and drafts any assigned documents including memos, policy recommendations, OIA and FCC public notices and orders on matters related to the FCC's and OIA's mission.
As a policy expert and advisor, the incumbent provides substantive policy advice, interpretation, and opinions on a wide range of policy issues. The incumbent will also develop, conduct the research, and present the conclusions and recommendations to support development of Commission policy and positions, including the cases where there are no clearly applicable precedents. In addition, the work includes the following duties, as needed:
- Provides administrative guidance and direction on policies and objectives for addressing complex matters as well as interprets regulations, orders, opinions, or other instruments and may sometimes present same to U.S. delegations, international delegations, and/or foreign administrations.
- Performs complex and extensive historical and factual research, analyzing and assessing the intersection of foreign policies with U.S. policy; analyzing impact of foreign policy on U.S. entities participating in foreign markets; stays updated on news regarding the global telecommunications industry. The work often requires extensive research from diverse non-traditional sources, such as news articles and regulatory press releases,, is complex and fluid (rapidly evolving to meet changing technology), and requires creative reasoning, interpretation, and application.
- Prepares written proposals, positions and advocacy materials to urge adoption or modification of rules and regulations; and other documents such as letters, memoranda, and other correspondence for the signature of the appropriate FCC officials in response to public inquiries.
- Maintains comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of agency policy and practice, procedural and substantive rules and regulations, statutes, and Commission decisions to support trade and treaty negotiations, as well as maintain knowledge of foreign rules and policy developments pertinent to U.S. interests.
- Participates with senior management and attorneys in developing and recommending policies, rules, and procedures that have the potential to become the subject matter of future disputes.
- Prepares professional oral and written policy advice and opinions to support the Branch, Division, and OIA management and staff in the interpretation of laws, regulations, statutes, and directives on issues and policies within his/her area of responsibility. Resolves policy questions by independent research and utilizes skill in recognizing those situations on which Division management should be briefed.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
- US Citizenship.
- May serve a one year probationary period (if applicable)
- Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
- If selected, a financial disclosure statement may be required.
- Current/former federal employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade/status
- Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status.
Please note your resume must thoroughly support your responses to the vacancy questions. Your resume is an integral part of the process for determining if you meet the basic qualifications of the position and determining if you are to be among the best qualified.
ALL CURRENT/FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND CURRENT 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.
CURRENT FCC EMPLOYEES-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 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-13
In order to be deemed as qualified candidates must demonstrate one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as follows:
1. Experience performing economic, legal and policy analyses on international communication markets and services.
2. Experience conducting research and studies involving regional and global international policy trends and their implications for the United States and its' communications policies.
3. Experience representing an organization in international conferences and multilateral meetings involving communication matters.
4. Experience preparing written proposals, positions and advocacy materials to urge adoption or modification of rules and regulations.
GS-14
In order to be deemed as qualified candidates must demonstrate one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as follows:
1. Experience performing economic, legal and policy analyses on international communication markets and services.
2. Experience conducting research and studies involving regional and global international policy trends and their implications for the United States and its' communications policies.
3. Experience representing an organization in international conferences and multilateral meetings involving communication matters.
4. Experience preparing written proposals, positions and advocacy materials to urge adoption or modification of rules and regulations.
5. Experience providing substantive policy advice, interpretation, and opinions on a wide range of policy issues.
6. Experience presenting conclusions and recommendations in support of the development of policies and positions.
You will be evaluated for this position on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs):
- Extensive knowledge of the Telecommunications Policy process, including superior skill in applying advanced research and analytical techniques to complex technical, economic, and legal issues to develop, recommend, and evaluate policy options and alternatives; and the ability to develop new approaches to the research and analysis in these areas.
- Ability to perform multidisciplinary analyses by relating regulatory and policy concepts to technical, economic, legal, societal, and institutional developments.
- Ability to write clearly, concisely, and in an organized manner with conclusions fully supported by appropriate facts and analysis.
- Ability to apply mature judgement in assessing the various precedents relating to the issues involved, and to select that within which the particular factual pattern is most appropriately included.
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.
Additional information
EEO Policy Statement
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement
Veterans Information
Legal and Regulatory Guidance
Other:
- Before hiring, an agency will ask you to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. The agency will also ask you to sign and certify the accuracy of all the information in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed. If you are a male over age 18 who was born after December 31, 1959, you must have registered with the Selective Service System (or have an exemption) to be eligible for a Federal job.
- If applicable, you will be required to serve a trial period of one year.
- In order for you to be employed at the FCC, there are certain Commission and Federal laws governing the financial interests of you and members of your immediate family. If selected for the position, you must submit a financial disclosure statement upon assuming the position.
*NOTE-This position is in the bargaining unit. The exclusive representative is NTEU Chapter 209. *REMOVE THIS STATEMENT IF IT DOES NOT APPLY*
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including:
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Long-Term Care Insurance
Holidays and Leave
Retirement
Thrift Savings Plan
Transit Benefit
Alternative Work Schedule
Telecommuting
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
As this position is being advertised under DEU and Merit Promotion hiring procedures, applicants will be rated on the extent and quality of experience and education relevant to the duties of the position using the hiring procedures outlined below.
How You Will Be Evaluated-DEU Hiring Procedures
The FCC determines the BEST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES based on the major job related competencies and evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and abilities reflected in your application and supporting documents using the CATEGORY RATING PROCESS. Time in grade restrictions do not apply to DEU hiring procedures.
All eligible applicants under Delegated Examining (DEU) will be placed in one of the following three categories:
1. Highly Qualified (Score 90-100) - the applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a superior level of major job related competencies and possession of all evaluation criteria;
2. Fully Qualified (Score 80-89) - the applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a satisfactory level of major job related competencies and possession of the evaluation criteria; and
3. Minimally Qualified (Score of 70-79)- the applicants possessing only the specialized experience described in the vacancy announcement. An automated score is administered based on the on-line application process used.
Eligible applicants will receive a numerical rating based on their responses to the job specific questions for this position. Application of Veterans Preference: The category rating process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three" but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have compensable service-connected disability at least 1...
