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This announcement provides the opportunity for a reassignment/promotion to the position of Entry Level Technical Operations Officer position in the Office of Investigations, Technical and Sensitive Operations Field Office/Technical Operations West, in Federal Way (Seattle), WA. 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! 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 or GS-9 grade level. The salary range for this position is $56,715 - $90,190, salary figure 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.
At the GS-9 equivalent level: Plans, coordinates, and conducts installations of electronic equipment for the purpose of collecting evidence. Provides guidance to agents in the field in relation to the applicability and feasibility of electronic surveillance. Assists in development and fabrication of specialized electronic equipment for the purpose of collecting electronic evidence.
As requested, prepares investigative reports relating to the installation of electronic surveillance equipment. Prepares and presents electronic surveillance training to agents in the field. Maintains electronic surveillance equipment through scheduled maintenance and repair. Reviews media to allow for a clear and organized product to field agents. Travel Required 50% or less You will be expected to travel for this position.
Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation here: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.
This position is with Office of the Inspector General, USPS, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $56715 – $90190/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-20.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-06 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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