Communications Operations Specialist (Watch Officer)

Summary This position is in Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Operations and Emergency Management Division, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in Washington, DC. RELOCATION EXPENSES MAY BE PAID. SHIFT WORK REQUIRED. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS. Responsibilities This position is a Communications Operations Specialist (Watch Officer) at the Federal Communications Commission Operations Center (FCCOC) located at Headquarters in Washington, DC. The Watch Officer functions as an initial point of contact for Homeland Security and National Security/Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP) matters that concern the FCC. Watch functions are performed on an around-the-clock basis on a rotating shift with other Specialists in order to maintain situational awareness of communications issues, provide immediate analysis, and assist with response efforts. The Watch Officer must investigate and analyze a variety of unusual conditions, pr...