02/20/2026
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is looking for qualified applicants
for Field Agents in seven Enforcement Bureau (EB) offices across the United
States: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; New Orleans, LA; New
York, NY, and Portland, OR. Incumbents will resolve Radio Frequency (RF)
interference, educate users, and enforce regulations. The GS levels for this
position have been expanded to GS 7, opening the opportunity for new college
graduates. One year of work experience is not required for this position.
Closing date is March 2, 2026.
From the FCC posting:
Performs and directs fieldwork in matters of importance to communications
involving safety of life and property. Serves as a point of contact for FCC
licensees including the US Government in matters of fixed and mobile radio
direction-finding and interference resolution. Participates in unique
enforcement and engineering projects that have regional or national
applications.
Operates and understands all technical equipment typically used in the Field
including RF spectrum analyzers, field strength meters, RF Field survey meters,
and radio receivers. Maintains contacts with and assists other Federal agencies,
foreign counterparts, and local law enforcement organizations concerning
interaction and utilization of the radio spectrum for both authorized and
unauthorized activities.
Initiates Official Notices of Violation, Warnings, Notices of Apparent Liability
for Forfeiture, and other orders to radio operators and licensees, to bring
unsatisfactory or violative conditions to their attention as a result of
monitoring, investigations and inspections. Independently initiates
correspondence or other communications with complainants and radio users
concerning the enforcement functions of the office and region.
Participates in regional emergency planning meetings, serves as the local expert
in emergency communications restoration, participates in FEMA conducted training
exercises and is able to serve on ESF-2 task force and deployments as necessary.
Participates and assists in planning of Bureau enforcement and compliance
workshops for persons associated with the various industries and radio services
the Commission regulates.
The Salary is $57,736 to $158,322 per year per year depending on qualifications
and experience.
See the official, complete announcement for GS-855-7/9/11/12/13 Electronics
Engineer (Field Agent) on USAjobs.gov at www.usajobs.gov/job/857694500[1].
[1] http://www.usajobs.gov/job/857694500
---
■ Synchronet ■ Whiskey Lover's Amateur Radio BBS
|
