Duties

Summary

This position is located in the Radio Master Control Branch of Studio and Production Operations, Language Programming Directorate.
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Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Operate console, patching and computer related switching equipment
• Monitor program audio levels
• Identify and Correct technical equipment issues. As well as notify Technical Support Branch notify the appropriate personnel
• Coordinate program recording and remote source activity
• Perform other duties as assigned

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
4

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Candidates MUST meet all qualification requirements by closing date.
• Applicants must complete online questionnaire.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• This is a sensitive or national security position.
• If selected, this position may require the completion of the SF-86.
• THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY A UNION AGREEMENT.
• This position requires working night, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

Element No. 1, Ability To Do the Work of the Position without More than Normal Supervision :
(Elements measure knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics directly associated with the job)

The demonstrated technical ability in a radio or television broadcasting environment, and the ability to operate equipment in a radio master control setting, responsible for the switching, distribution and routing of audio programs.

Education

Additional information

1. If you are an eligible Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. CTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.

2. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

3. All qualification requirements must by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. The Handbook is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

Additional selections may be made if additional/identical vacancies occur within 90 days of certificate issuance.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once your resume or application is submitted a review of your qualification will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements and competencies required for this position.

Competencies:

• Basic Computer Skills
• Job Element #1
• Oral Communications
• Radio Broadcast Technical Operations
• Teaching Others
• Written Communications

Possession of competencies may be addressed in a cover letter and/or resume. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your qualifications. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Q Access Authorization

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
Resume

Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (VA)
• Resume
• SF-15

If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an Application of 10-Point Veterans' Preference (SF-15) plus the proof required by that form. If you are still on active duty, you may submit a statement of service from your Personnel Command which states the date you entered active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received.

You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

If you cannot complete the Application Package online, please contact the Human Resource office.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.