Wednesday, October 1, 2008

 
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces Public Safety Fellowship Program
 
Position description:

This is a one year position, with potential to renew for an additional year, located in the FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB), Washington, DC. PSHSB seeks to bring practical public safety experience to the FCC and the incumbent will be able to take FCC perspective back to his/her agency or department. The Public Safety Fellow will act as subject matter expert in advising PSHSB staff regarding day-to-day public safety communications issues, provide advice and content for the PSHSB website and Clearinghouse, and assist in the Bureau's Outreach efforts to the public safety community. The Public Safety Fellow will also assist in Bureau efforts to improve communications for the public safety sector and in communications restoration efforts in the event of a communications crisis. He/she will offer input on the Bureau's policy functions, as they affect public safety and will spend a portion of his/her time as advisor for the Bureau's Front Office, Divisions and the Operations Center. The Public Safety Fellow will work with the Bureau Operations staff in coordination efforts with other agencies/groups when specific issues arise within the area of the Public Safety Fellow's expertise.

Background and Qualifications:

PSHSB is seeking someone with experience as a practitioner/professional in the Public Safety sector, either in the fire, police, emergency medical services, or emergency management fields. PSHSB is seeking someone with experience in the communications section of his/her respective agency/department, either working in this section or in a supervisory capacity.

Hiring Process:

Interested parties should send a resume to Susan.McLean@fcc.gov. Salary will be based on compensation, experience, and qualifications. Resumes will be reviewed as they are submitted. Please submit no later than November 1, 2008.

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