Electronics Technician Trainee

Throughout this Not-To-Exceed (NTE) assignment, Electronic Technician Trainees will build upon the experience they already have and be provided assignments to help prepare them to qualify for a permanent FBI Electronics Technician position. Successful trainees will obtain the experience needed to qualify for and be offered a permanent FBI Electronics Technician position. Unsuccessful trainees will be removed from FBI employment.

Duties

• 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 technician(s) during installation, maintenance and removal of equipment and associated systems by performing basic test and maintenance checks developing skills necessary for performing advanced maintenance tasks.
• Review pertinent technical manuals, remain current with technology, and be available to attend government sponsored training classes if offered to the trainee.
• Make appropriate notation in equipment maintenance log regarding maintenance performed.
• Take periodic inventory of radio parts and check results against a spare parts quota which is prepared by the senior technician in office.

Salary

• $42,679 - $55,486/year

Conditions of Employment

• 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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work requires strenuous physical exertion such as climbing tall ladders or towers, long periods of standing, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities; and recurring lifting heavy objects in excess of 50 pounds such as radio and related communications systems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations such as electrical shocks, falls from high towers, inclement weather conditions (rain, snow, ice, and high winds), requiring a range of safety and other precautions, including accompaniment by another technician when performing duties considered hazardous to life and limb.

Qualifications

Applicants can qualify for the GS-7 level based on Specialized Experience (SE) or Education. There are four (4) methods by which candidates may meet the qualification requirements for the Electronics Technician Trainee GS-7 position:

Method 1 - Education in Basic Electronics:

To qualify based on education, you must have completed six (6) credit hours in basic electronics. Hours can be obtained in one or more of the following courses:

• Electronics Fundamentals
• Introduction to Electronics
• Concepts of Direct Current
• Concepts of Alternating Current
• AC/DC Fundamentals
• Electronic Circuits
• Digital Electronics (Fundamentals)
• Solid State Devices
• Concepts of Solid State Electronics
• Circuit Analysis
• Applied Electronics
• Microprocessors/Microcontrollers
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Automatic Control Systems
• Integrated Circuits
• Controls and Automation
• Analog Integrated Electronics
• Power Semiconductor Electronics
• Introduction to Embedded Systems

All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

Method 2 - Radio Experience:

To qualify based on radio experience, you must have either one OR two years of SE as listed below:

• One year of SE: SE must be with Motorola Radio in RF, Infrastructure Maintenance, Subscriber Devices, and/or Tactical Communications; or
• Two years of SE: SE can be with any radio brand in RF, Infrastructure Maintenance, Subscriber Devices, and/or Tactical Communications.

Method 3 - Data Network Experience:

To qualify based on data network experience, you must have either one OR two years of SE as listed below:

• One year of SE: SE must be with Cisco switch and router programming in network infrastructure, network maintenance, and/or telecommunications; or
• Two years of SE: SE can be with any switch and router programming brand in network infrastructure, network maintenance, and/or telecommunications.

Method 4 - Physical Security Systems Experience:

To qualify based on physical security systems experience, you must have two years of SE as described below:

• Two years of SE: SE must be in alarm installation, access control installation, security programming, and/or video security system installation.

Education Please see above for Education requirements. Other Information This position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. Not to Exceed (NTE): This position will be filled by detail or through temporary promotion. If this position is filled through temporary promotion, the selection may be made permanent without further competition. This position may be terminated at any time at the discretion of management. Required Documents

1. A two-page resume that outlines relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be considered.
2. A complete assessment questionnaire
   Other supporting documents (if applicable):
   • College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
   • Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees
   • Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees
     Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later
   • Memorandum for Record (MFR): Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation:
     • Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties.
     • The month/year work began
       Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
     • Specific duties performed

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