IT Specialist (GIS)
Washington, DC - USA
Job Summary
This position is at various Bureaus/Offices at the 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.
SELECTED CANDIDATES MAY BE APPOINTED AT THE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU (WTB) OR THE OFFICE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (OET).
The purpose of this position is to provide expert automation and web development support to the Bureau. The position enables the web distribution of technical information data applications and services supporting wireless spectrum management and analysis in the Bureau. The incumbent will specialize in Internet planning analysis design development configuration integration implementation and maintenance. Incumbent is responsible for one or more functional areas or key applications and is considered an expert in web technology and design. Incumbent leads projects that impact the Bureau which includes advising management and staff in the use of Internet technology Internet suites of pages new software technologies and system configurations. This work will ensure that the Bureaus responsibility to collect use and disseminate data is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Agency and that the Bureaus data policies and processes are in alignment with the Commissions policies.
- 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.
- Resume must not exceed two pages and must meet resume format criteria.
See Qualifications.
IN ORDER TO BE DEEMED AS QUALIFIED CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA AS DESCRIBED BELOW.
QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
SME REVIEW
Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the competencies listed below. SMEs will be conducting a scored structured resume review to determine if candidates resumes demonstrate all required competencies as outlined below. To be eligible for referral to the selecting official candidates must receive a score of at least 93.
GS-11
At the GS-11 grade level candidates must meet the required OPM GS-2210 competencies in addition to the FCC specific job competencies in order to be deemed as qualified.
OPM GS-2210 Competencies
1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces including the general public individuals who work in the agency other agencies or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs provide information or assistance resolve their problems or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
3. Interpersonal Skills-Shows understanding friendliness courtesy tact empathy concern and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult hostile or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations
4. Problem Solving- Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.
5. Teamwork- Encourages and facilitates cooperation pride trust and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
6. Technical Competence-Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform ones job; works with understands and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
FCC Specific Job Competencies
1. Knowledge of project management concepts such as Agile and Scrum methodologies automated project tracking tools and software development processes sufficient to participate in project planning monitor assigned work track project status and support successful implementation of information technology initiatives.
2. Knowledge of systems development life cycle methodologies including requirements gathering systems analysis software testing implementation and post-implementation support sufficient to participate in information technology projects.
3. Skill communicating orally and in writing with technical specialists managers contractors and nontechnical users to explain technical information gather requirements prepare documentation provide training and resolve routine technical issues.
4. Familiarity with data analysis tools for reporting and data presentations including geospatial database attributes features layers automated processes data structure and mapping.
GS-12
At the GS-12 and GS-13 grade levels candidates must meet all of the GS-2210 OPM competencies listed above in addition to the following competencies:
- Decision Making- Makes sound well-informed and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action even in uncertain situations to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
- Information Management -Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems.
GS-12: FCC Job Competencies
1. Knowledge of project management concepts such as Agile and Scrum methodologies automated project tracking tools and software development processes sufficient to participate in project planning monitor assigned work track project status and support successful implementation of information technology initiatives.
2. Knowledge of systems development life cycle methodologies including requirements gathering systems analysis software testing implementation and post-implementation support sufficient to participate in information technology projects.
3. Skill communicating orally and in writing with technical specialists managers contractors and nontechnical users to explain technical information gather requirements prepare documentation provide training and resolve routine technical issues.
4. Familiarity with data analysis tools for reporting and data presentations including geospatial database attributes features layers automated processes data structure and mapping.
5. Knowledge of and skill in applying all aspects of software development including software languages technologies software methodologies and best practices to development tools visualization production and hosting environments.
GS-13: FCC Job Competencies
1. Knowledge of project management concepts such as Agile and Scrum methodologies automated project tracking tools and software development processes sufficient to participate in project planning monitor assigned work track project status and support successful implementation of information technology initiatives.
2. Knowledge of systems development life cycle methodologies including requirements gathering systems analysis software testing implementation and post-implementation support sufficient to participate in information technology projects.
3. Skill communicating orally and in writing with technical specialists managers contractors and nontechnical users to explain technical information gather requirements prepare documentation provide training and resolve routine technical issues.
4. Familiarity with data analysis tools for reporting and data presentations including geospatial database attributes features layers automated processes data structure and mapping.
5. Mastery knowledge of and skill in applying all aspects of software development including software languages technologies software methodologies and best practices to development tools visualization production and hosting environments.
6. Knowledge of project management functions principles and theories methods and practices tools techniques to carry out complex assignments and develop new methods and approaches.
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.
EEO Policy Statement
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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.
In compliance with the OPM Merit Hiring Plan requirements please be advised that candidates will not be evaluated selected or hired based on race sex color religion or national origin.
At the time of application applicants have the option of answering the followingfour short free-response essay questions.
1. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government Provide a concrete example from professional academic or personal experience.
2. In this role how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness Provide specific examples where you improved processes reduced costs or improved outcomes.
3. How would you help advance the Presidents Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you and explain how you would help implement them if hired.
4. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional academic or personal achievements Provide one or two specific examples and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.
Applicants will be required to certify that they are using their own words and did not use a consultant or AI (such as a large language model LLM). The responses to each question cannot exceed 200 words per question.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
Required Experience:
IC