Electronics Technician Trainee Job

Applicants can qualify for the GS 07 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 07 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 (1)OR two (2) years of SE as listed below:

1. One (1) Year of SE: SE must be with Motorola Radio in RF, Infrastructure Maintenance, Subscriber Devices, and/or Tactical Communications; or
2. Two (2) 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 (1) OR two (2) years of SE as listed below:

1. One (1) Year of SE: SE must be with Cisco switch and router programming in network infrastructure, network maintenance, and/or telecommunications; or
2. Two (2) 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 (2) years of SE as described below:
Two (2) Years of SE: SE must be in alarm installation, access control installation, security programming, and/or video security system installation.

If qualifying based on SE, please ensure all work applicable to meeting these requirements can be found in your resume.

Desired Skills:
As part of the application process, you will have the opportunity to identify particular skills that relate to the position. If you possess any of the listed skills, please ensure you select those skills on your application.
Hiring managers will have the ability to filter for the skills needed to successfully perform the function of the position. Please ensure any skills you selected can be identified in your resume. If your identified skills match those skills required by the Hiring Manager(s), you will be deemed Most Competitive.

The salary listed for this position represents the base salary. Applicants are encouraged to visit OPM.gov to find the specific locality pay adjustments that apply to their area. It's important for applicants to familiarize themselves with these adjustments as they can significantly affect the total compensation package offered for this position. For more detailed information regarding locality pay rates, please refer to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website.

In order to recruit and retain highly qualified candidates, selectees may be eligible for a recruitment incentive. Prior to receiving a recruitment incentive, selectees must sign a written agreement to complete a specific period of employment with the FBI at their assigned duty station.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Memorandum for Record: 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 (Memorandum for Record):

• 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.

Current, FBI employees are ineligible to apply if serving under the same conditions as that for which is advertised including:

• Appointing organization (FBI)
• Type of position (full-times, part-time, etc.)
• Same or higher grade
• Duty location (city OR state)
• Type of appointment (permanent, temporary, etc.)

Email

CHaught2@fbi.gov

Address

Federal Bureau of Investigation
935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20535
US