Electronics Technician

About FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the domestic intelligence and security service of the United States and its principal federal law enforcement agency. Operating under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Justice, the FBI is also a member of the U.S. Intelligence Community and reports to both the Attorney General and the Director of National Intelligence. A leading U.S. counter-terrorism, counterintelligence, and criminal investigative organization, the FBI has jurisdiction over violations of more than 200 categories of federal crimes.

Your Role

• Serves as an Electronics Technician (ET) in a leadership role in developing, training, implementing, testing, evaluating, installing, and maintaining the Bureau’s complex terrestrial and extra-terrestrial satellite communications/network equipment.
• Performs duties at a high level in telecommunications systems, data networks, wireless systems, radio, microwave, VSAT, etc.
• Provides programmatic and technical direction to include research and development efforts, operations and maintenance, test and evaluation, and supporting equipment deployed in the field.
• Provides technical support through direct interaction with Unit Chiefs, Chief Security Officers, Technical Managers, Special Agents, Intelligence Analysts, Information Technology Specialists, and Electronics Technicians (moderate travel required).
• Develops and implements training curricula using adult learning techniques and principles while relying on advanced personal subject matter expertise of specialized communications equipment used during crisis situations and significant events. Develop lesson plans and other instructional materials, including job-related exercises and different evaluative testing methodologies.

Training & Development 

Opportunity to attend specialized training programs and obtain certifications. 

Salary & Benefits

The total pay for this role is from $126,233.00 to $164,102.00 per year. FBI employees live the mission each day and are dedicated to protecting the American people. The company's benefits make employees feel valued and are illustrative of the impactful work they do.

• Comprehensive health and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off, parental leave, and holiday schedule.
• 401(k) with up to 5% match. 
• Reimbursement for public transportation commute to work.

Career Progression

Limitless opportunities to gain experience and exposure within a variety of divisions, offices, and functions through permanent or temporary assignments.

Work-Life Balance

Most jobs require 40 hours per week.

Culture & Vibe

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) was established in 2013 to develop and execute strategies that support the FBI's diverse workforce and foster a culture that integrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. Linked together, diversity and inclusion drive innovation and enable to attract and retain the company workforce. ​It is essential to the success of the FBI mission that they foster an organizational culture where employees feel comfortable speaking up, contributing their perspectives, and being themselves at work. ​

About You

• GS-14: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. 
• Experience in the operation and programming of Type 1 encryption; VSAT installation (both mobile and fixed); electronic communications systems such as wireless networks; local area networks; wide area networks; VOIP; VHF and UHF radios.
• Experience in the deployment and set up of mobile command post vehicles and fixed facility command post operations.
• Experience developing and providing training to others (Electronic Technicians and Special Agents) with the FBI.
• Experience planning, designing, and completing projects independently, coordinating with other technicians or outside agency personnel. Work needs to be technically authoritative and conclusions or recommendations accepted without significant modifications.
• Experience developing techniques, procedures, and ideas to improve the efficiency of current workflows.
• Cooperatively and independently seeks out solutions to current and perceived future issues that will affect the Bureau.
• Applicants will be rated on the following Competencies: Electronics, Initiative, and Problem Solving/Judgment.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

• Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates
•  A complete assessment questionnaire
• Other supporting documents (if applicable).
• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement.

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Source

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