Electronics Technician

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.

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.