Electronics Technician

Summary This position is located in Tactical Operations Division, Springfield, VA. The selectee of this position serves as a Electronics Technician. You will be responsible for conducting a variety of technical projects and also represents the U.S. Marshals Service on multi-agency working groups. Responsibilities As a Electronics Technician at the GS-0856-13 level, some of your typical work assignments may include: -Developing and implementing comprehensive plans, policies, and objectives, and provides technical advice to integrate technological applications to enhance U.S. Marshal's Service operational requirements. -Providing support to U.S. Marshals Service and State/Local law enforcement off icers in their assigned geographical area and applies versatility and industry leading technology related to tactical communications, secure communications, GPS tracking and video deployment and maintenance. -Planning, organizing, and conducting studies and forecasts to establish technology for operational support of the law enforcement mission. -Coordinating and negotiating with managers on projected systems, current and planned capabilities, compatibility, costs and benefits, joint agency eff orts, and other critical areas. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must complete an initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s). Must pass a pre-employment security investigation and drug screening. May be required to successfully complete a trial/probationary period. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Verify Registration here. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security investigation. This position has a 24 hours seven days a week on call requirement. Qualifications GS-13 TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 grade level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted). You may qualify at the GS-0856-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: 1. Install, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems, APCO Project 25 (P25), secure communications systems, satellite communications, GPS tracking technologies, and video surveillance systems supporting law enforcement operations. 2. Analyze operational communications requirements by conducting technical surveys, evaluating system capabilities, and developing technical solutions to support tactical and law enforcement or public safety operations. 3. Plan, coordinate, and implement communications technology projects, including system deployments, equipment integration, testing, and operational support while ensuring operational readiness. 4. Diagnose and resolve complex technical problems involving communications, networking, surveillance, and related electronic systems through testing, preventative maintenance, system optimization, and corrective actions. 5. Provide technical guidance and training to users and coordinate with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to ensure interoperability, operational effectiveness, and compliance with federal regulations and policy. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE CANNOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level. Additional Information Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable\_Accommodations\_for\_USA\_Hire Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee\_guides/career\_transition.asp Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Applications will not be accepted if submitted using Government franked envelopes.