07/19/2022

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has started accepting applications
for a Telecommunications Specialist at its High Frequency Direction Finding
Center (HFDFC) in Columbia, Maryland.

HFDFC supports the FCC Over-the-Air spectrum observation capabilities[1], and
provides direct support to the public safety community and other federal
partners by locating interference sources on HF radio spectrum (below 30 MHz).
The Center is part of the FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau in
the Operations and Emergency Management Division.

The duties for the incumbent are described at www.usajobs.gov/job/665764100[2]
and include performing "watch duty" and serving as a technical authority
providing technical assistance and guidance to communication systems users to
resolve radio interference complaints and problems, and collecting radio signal
analysis information. Using radio signal analysis equipment deployed throughout
the United States to collect, correlate, and analyze characteristics of radio
signals involved in interference problems, distress or safety-related signals,
or other radio signals involved in other high-priority activities, such as law
enforcement or national defense, to include HF, VHF, and UHF. Collecting radio
signal analysis information; analyzing complaints, inquiries, and comments from
multiple sources; investigating compliances with the FCC's rules and
regulations, and determining the appropriate actions utilizing the FCC's remote
HF network of radio direction finders and radio signal analysis equipment.
Developing definitive technical solutions concerning telecommunications system
architectures, interoperability, expansion potential, and overall end-to-end
compatibility and net centricity. Interacting with the public, licensees of
various radio services, private industries, other government agencies, and
representatives of foreign governments. Representing the Bureau in meetings
within and outside the agency. Conducting formal and on-the-job training of
co-workers, new recruits, clients, and participants of the United States
Telecommunication Training Institute (USTTI).

Visit USAJOBS[3] for the complete position summary and to apply.

[1] https://www.fcc.gov/over-air-spectrum-observation-capabilities
[2] http://www.usajobs.gov/job/665764100
[3] https://www.usajobs.gov/job/665764100

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