This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Veterans
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Clarification from the agency
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), the public, Veterans; All U.S. Citizens.
Duties
As a Radio Broadcast Technician, you will be responsible for duties to include, but are not limited to:
- Operates studio equipment including audio mixer, digital record, edit and playback systems using generally accepted broadcast standards and practices. Works under the direction of a producer for the during live programming but may serve as "line producer" for the playback of recorded material. While acting as "the producer" adheres to predetermined schedule making time adjustments are required.
- Monitors quality of out-going and in-coming audio material taking corrective action as necessary to assure compliance with established parameters and broadcast standards.
- Monitors and controls via remote control Marathon transmitters. Monitors satellite receivers and transmitters. Keeps written transmitter logs as required. Takes corrective action to assure transmitter is operating within established parameters.
- Establishes circuits from field and remote locations and co-ordinates with other technicians
- Uses knowledge of audio signal flow and routing and uses that knowledge and take the necessary steps to correct or work around system problems.
- Edits pre-recorded programs to incorporate music and effects utilizing studio audio consoles.
- Augments TV Marti Master Control and TV Marti audio operations as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S Citizen or U.S. National.
- This is a public trust position. If selected, this position requires the completion of the SF-86.
- Suitability Determination: If selected, you will be subject to a background investigation to establish your suitability for federal employment. The background investigation may include, among other aspects, a review of your credit and legal history.
- This position is covered by a Union Agreement; AFGE Local 1812, 330 Independence Avenue S.W., Room 1169, Washington, D.C. 20237, afgelocal1812@gmail.com, (202)920-4884.
- This position may require serving a one-year probationary period.
- The full performance grade level for this position is GS-12.
- This position may require working nights, weekends, and holidays.
- If you are a male applicant who is born after 12/31/59, you are required to be registered for the Selective Service.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-12 or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience that is typically in or related to live production studio operations andlive remote broadcast operations.
- Experience operating digital and analog broadcast and recording equipment systems.
- Experience with editing software and computer operations.
- Experience with various codecs and transmission devices.
- Experience with basic broadcasting theory and technical standards related to operation of broadcast systems and equipment.
- Experience monitoring and adjusting broadcast systems to meet accepted broadcast standards.
Education
Education is not required for this grade level. It cannot be used for qualification purposes.
Additional information
Status applicants who wish to be considered under merit promotion procedures, including those eligible to apply under Interchange Agreements with other Merit Systems and Veterans Employment Opportunity Act of 1998, should apply under announcement # ST-13053437-26-SC.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by closing date of the announcement to be considered.
1. 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. For Military Selective Service Act requirement information, please visit Selective Service
2. Your application to this vacancy announcement will only allow consideration for this announcement. We cannot electronically or manually move your application to corresponding announcements, if applicable.
3. Additional vacancies not reflected in the announcement that occur after the opening date of the vacancy announcement for position(s) identical (same grade, series and title) to the original vacancy may be filled from the selection certificate during the validity of the certificate.
4. Budgetary conditions may delay or otherwise affect filling this vacancy. However, all interested candidates should apply now.
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.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once your application package has been received, a review of your qualifications will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements and competencies required for this position.
Competencies:
- Communications and Media
- Electronics
- Multimedia
- Multimedia Technologies
- Production
Possession of competencies must be addressed in a resume and/or cover letter. 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. You will be placed in one of three rating categories:
- Qualified Category-Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position, a numeric rating below 79.
- Well Qualified Category-Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, a numeric rating of 80-89.
- Best Qualified Category-Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, a numeric rating of 90 and above.
Application of Veterans' Preference: Category Rating does not add veterans' preference points, but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more will be placed at the top of the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher). Preference eligibles who do not have a service-connected disability of 10 percent or more will be assigned to the appropriate quality category based upon the job-related assessment and will be listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within the appropriate quality category.
Fair Chance Act: Under the
Fair Chance Act, agencies are not allowed to request information about an applicant's criminal history until a conditional offer of employment has been made, except as allowed for access to classified information; assignment to national security duties or positions; or recruitment of a Federal law enforcement officer. An applicant may submit a complaint or any other information related to an organization's alleged noncompliance with the Fair Chance Act. The complaint must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged noncompliance. To make a Fair Chance Act inquiry or complaint, send an email with the appropriate information to
HROperations@usagm.gov, subject line: Fair Chance Act.