Electronics Technician

The position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze.

At the FBI, we don’t just hire talent—we build it from the ground up. We employ individuals who are not only ready to enhance their electronics proficiency but also looking to contribute effectively to their teams.

The electronics technician role is crucial. You’ll be responsible for diagnosing and resolving issues, setting up new systems, making improvements, and ensuring the proper functioning of intricate electronic systems. Your expertise extends to a wide range of interconnected subsystems, such as electronic warfare technologies, network systems, locks, alarms, and surveillance equipment deployed in various settings, including offices and vehicles. When urgent investigations demand immediate assistance, electronics technicians are there to provide support to special agents.

You excel at troubleshooting, using your problem-solving abilities to conduct maintenance and repairs as well as operate a variety of test equipment, both standard and specialized. From installation to maintenance and operational testing, you are adept at every phase, always striving to outpace emerging threats by pushing the boundaries of your skills in technology and network optimization.

With the FBI’s specialized training and professional development courses, working at the Bureau will help you become more efficient, improve your skill set, and advance your career —all while making a significant impact on national security.

Set yourself apart. Apply today.

Salary information is provided below for the grade levels as noted.

Pay level for this position:

• GS 7-9: $42,679.00–$67,865.00

Salary shown is the base salary for the grade levels. Salary is also commensurate with professional experience.

• Perform installation, maintenance, and operational testing required to maintain the Bureau's communication and intrusion systems in optimum condition.
• Perform maintenance and service functions required to obtain optimum operational capability of a wide variety of complex equipment incorporated into the FM radio, radio teletype, secure telephone, data and teletype, and intrusion systems.
• Use test equipment and advanced techniques to perform installation, maintenance and repair tasks as well as the operational testing of the FM radio system (base stations, repeaters, remote and mobile transmitters/receivers and personal equipment).
• Conduct preventive maintenance by regularly inspecting and testing equipment for reliability and accuracy to prevent breakdown.
• Perform corrective maintenance to restore a system which is out of operating condition through extensive analytical testing, take positive action to replace or repair deficient or malfunctioning components and units.
• Review pertinent technical manuals, remain current with technology, and be available to attend government sponsored training classes.

GS-7: Applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience (SE) equivalent to the GS-5 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Assisted with the physical installation and maintenance of electronic communication systems.
• Conducted routine equipment tests; performed basic corrections and/or replacing defective parts.
• Handled, stored, and inventoried a variety of electronic equipment and components.

GS-9: Applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience (SE) equivalent to the GS-7 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• In addition to the above:
  Performed physical installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electronic communication systems.
• Performed installations and preventive and corrective (or emergency)…