Electronics Technician Trainee, GS-7
About the role
This position is open to U.S. citizens who meet the eligibility criteria. It offers a Not to Exceed (NTE) assignment for trainees to gain experience preparing for a permanent FBI Electronics Technician position.
Responsibilities
- Perform simple, preventive and corrective maintenance on various items of equipment of the Bureau's communications and intrusion systems.
- Test and replace defective components and perform preventive maintenance at predetermined intervals as recommended by manufacturers.
- Assist higher grade technicians during installation, maintenance and removal of equipment and associated systems.
- Review pertinent technical manuals, remain current with technology, and be available to attend government-sponsored training classes.
- Make appropriate notation in equipment maintenance log regarding maintenance performed.
- Take periodic inventory of radio parts and check results against a spare parts quota prepared by the senior technician in office.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance.
- Some travel may be required.
Qualifications
- To qualify based on education, you must have completed six (6) credit hours in basic electronics from an accredited college or university.
- To qualify based on radio experience, you must have one or two years of specialized experience in RF, Infrastructure Maintenance, Subscriber Devices, and/or Tactical Communications with Motorola Radio.
- To qualify based on data network experience, you must have one or two years of specialized experience in network infrastructure, network maintenance, and/or telecommunications with Cisco switch and router programming.
- To qualify based on physical security systems experience, you must have two years of specialized experience in alarm installation, access control installation, security programming, and/or video security system installation.
Benefits
No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.
Pay
The starting salary for this position is $43,106.00 - $56,039.00 per year, depending on the locality.
Schedule
Working hours may vary based on the needs of the Division.
Skills
Skills required include communication, electronics fundamentals, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, organizing and planning, problem solving/judgment, and method 1 - education in basic electronics.
Benefits
No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.
Pay
The starting salary for this position is $43,106.00 - $56,039.00 per year, depending on the locality.
Schedule
Working hours may vary based on the needs of the Division.
Skills
Skills required include communication, electronics fundamentals, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, organizing and planning, problem solving/judgment, and method 1 - education in basic electronics.
Qualifications
- To qualify based on education, you must have completed six (6) credit hours in basic electronics from an accredited college or university.
- To qualify based on radio experience, you must have one or two years of specialized experience in RF, Infrastructure Maintenance, Subscriber Devices, and/or Tactical Communications with Motorola Radio.
- To qualify based on data network experience, you must have one or two years of specialized experience in network infrastructure, network maintenance, and/or telecommunications with Cisco switch and router programming.
- To qualify based on physical security systems experience, you must have two years of specialized experience in alarm installation, access control installation, security programming, and/or video security system installation.
How to Apply
To apply, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date, which includes a complete assessment questionnaire and other supporting documents. Detailed instructions on how to apply, upload documents, withdraw an application, or update your application are provided in the vacancy announcement.