This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/480036000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
FirstNet is responsible for developing and deploying a nationwide, interoperable public safety broadband network that will provide high speed wireless telecommunications services to more than 60,000 public safety organizations throughout the country, including fire fighters, police, emergency medical services, hospitals, ambulance services and other public and private entities with emergency response responsibilities. To learn more about FirstNet, visit www.firstnet.gov.
This position is located in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO), Office and reports to the Director of Radio Acess Network (RAN). As an Electronics Engineer (Senior RAN Engineer) the incumbent provides expert level support to the FirstNet engineering team responsible for the planning and design of the FirstNet Long Term Evolution (LTE) radio access network and supporting ecosystems.
For new employees to the Federal government, a recruitment incentive may be offered.
For current Federal employees, a relocation incentive may be offered.
If applicable, leave credit for non-federal service may be offered.
09/21/2017 to 10/11/2017
$129,227 - $161,900 per year
ZP 05
Occasional travel - Up to 25% travel may be required.
No
Permanent - Full-Time/Permanent
Full-time - Competitive: Career or Career Conditional
05
No
NTIA-FRNA-2017-0069
480036000
The incumbent of this position will support all technical areas within the Radio network planning for FirstNet. Under the oversight of the Director, this includes:
Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, U.S. Department of Education website at - https://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ or to see if your college or university is accredited, go to the ABET accredited institution website at - http://www.abet.org.
Foreign Education: Education that has been completed in a foreign college or university may be used to meet the job requirements. In order to receive credit in the examination for your foreign education, you must have your foreign education evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education credentials. Such education must be declared as the equivalent of similar undergraduate or graduate work in a U.S. institution. For additional information please go to the following websites: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications - https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html, National Association of Credential Evaluations Services - http://www.naces.org/ or Association of International Credential Evaluators - http://aice-eval.org/. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation will result in lost consideration.
You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
1. A copy of your RIF separation notice; of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement.
2. A copy of your SF-50 “Notification of Personnel Action”, documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.;
3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the job opportunity announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/ No, Multiple Choice questions). Your resume and/or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. The best qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
If referred, all relevant documents including performance appraisals and incentive awards submitted with your application package will be forwarded to the selecting official for review and consideration.
The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response:
A complete application consists of the following:
Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. Your resume should list your educational level and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week. For work in the Federal service, please include the grade level for the position(s). Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire. Your resume should also indicate your citizenship and if you are registered with the Selective Service System if you are a male born after 12/31/59.must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59.
SF-50, “Notification of Personnel Action,” supporting your eligibility. You must provide your most recent SF-50 showing your job title, series, grade/band and salary.
Performance Appraisal: Recent performance appraisal with supervisor's signature showing the official final rating of record, and copy of incentive award(s). In cases where the performance appraisal is incomplete or unavailable, applicants may provide explanation of the reasons.
Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) documentation, if applicable. For more information, please go to http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp#6.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation, if applicable (see other information).
Education. If this position requires proof of higher education, or you are substituting education for experience, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Please to the qualifications and evaluation section within the vacancy.
Documentation supporting eligibility for non-competitive appointment, (Schedule A disability, 30 percent disabled veteran, certain military spouses, etc).
You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
All supplemental documents must be submitted electronically before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have three options for submitting your supplemental documents: (1) download from your USAJOBS account; (2) upload your file(s); or (3) fax using the online Fax Cover Sheet.
CTAP and ICTAP Eligibles
CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap.
CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
1. A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice).
2. A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", noting current position, grade level, and duty location;
3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
1. A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement.
2. A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.;
3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement.
To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov/. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov/ and click on “Application Status.” Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.
If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or by phone at 866.656.6831. The help desk is available Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.
For instructions on submitting your application in another format please contact: Liza Wade on 202.482.5437 or Liza.Wade@FirstNet.gov.
After the closing date of the announcement, your package will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Best qualified candidates will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration and may be interviewed. You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://usajobs.gov/ and clicking on “Track Your Online Application.” The four points of notification are:
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/480036000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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