The USPS OIG is seeking a highly qualified applicant to fill our Entry Level Technical Operations Officer position in the Office of Investigations, Technical and Sensitive Operations Field Office, Technical Operations East, in Woburn (Brockton), MA. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques required to install and operate various types of electronic surveillance equipment. Bring your skills and voice to our team!

Duties

In-Office Requirement: The U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General values collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication to foster our dynamic working and learning environment. The position adheres to our agency's telework policy to facilitate this and requires an in-office presence of at least two days per pay period. Remote work is not available for this role. Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on Monday, May 13, 2024, will be considered. The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience. This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-7 grade level. The salary range for this position is $55,383 - $71,999 and includes locality pay. Career ladder potential to GS-13 is at the manager's discretion and based on successful performance in the position. Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations. At the GS-7 equivalent level: Plans, coordinates, and conducts installations of electronic equipment for the purpose of collecting evidence. Assists in development and fabrication of specialized electronic equipment for the purpose of collecting electronic evidence Assists with the preparation of investigative reports relating to the installation of electronic surveillance equipment. Maintains electronic surveillance equipment through scheduled maintenance and repair. Participates in other projects or tasks as required. Travel Required 50% or less You will be expected to travel for this position.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and medical assessment questionnaire. Note: a physical is required for 1811 criminal investigator positions.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card
• May be required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below. At least 1 year of current work experience working with electrical and mechanical devices Ability to have no fear working near powered electrical circuits Ability to have no fear of working aloft (in the air at high heights) Must be willing to administer CPR and First Aid Must have received a met expectations rating on your previous two performance appraisals (Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023). If a performance appraisal in not available, you must submit a written statement stating the reason (You must submit a copy of your latest two performance appraisals). PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work can be sedentary to demanding. Periodically required to perform work that requires regular and recurring periods of prolonged standing, bending, and stretching. Requires climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 pounds, crawling, working in cramped and dimly lit spaces, and running. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work may subject the employee to harsh environments such as extreme heat and cold. Also the employee may be exposed to dirt, dust or other debris. EVALUATION FACTORS You must have the experience, knowledge and skills as listed in EACH of the evaluation factors. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all of the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0); an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume. Knowledge of electric and/or mechanical systems. The ability to learn federal rules of evidence and relevant constitutional and statutory laws as they relate to electronic surveillance. Ability to learn how to conduct site surveys and coordinate logistics to affect the best possible operational plan in respect to electronic surveillance installs. Be able to learn how to complete a complex electronic surveillance install. Ability to learn how to explain troubleshooting techniques on a variety of electronic surveillance systems. Ability to brief personnel and management both orally and in writing. Please include in your resume how you meet each evaluation factor. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all of the questions in the self-assessment questionnaire; or receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all evaluation factor requirements will result in a score of zero (0). Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed "not minimally qualified," and you will not be referred for further consider.

Education

Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation here: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred. Special Instructions for Candidates with Foreign Education: Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities. For further information visit:
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address OI - DAIGI 1 - Technical and Sensitive Operations Field Office 1735 North Lynn Street Arlington, VA 22209 US
• Name: Vacancy Inquiries
• Email: [email protected]