This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), San Diego Division, San Diego, California. This position(s) primary purpose is to support the local and often domestic investigative personnel with timely and relevant technological solutions on-demand, 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year, that will enable them to fully exploit an investigation as safely and successfully as possible.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. As a Telecommunication Specialist (SURVEILLANCE)your typical work assignments may include: Coverting surveillance, tracking, and interception to assist Special Agents, personnel internal or external to the agency, and across the DEA world-wide with investigative operations by integrating the use of electronic communications equipment. System designing, engineering, optimization, and modifications for large and diverse inventory of highly specialized state-of-the-art electronics, video, photographic, fixed, and mobile tracking, analog, and digital telecommunications used in surveillance and information gathering activities to support criminal investigations and prosecutions. Providing consultative/planning, advising, continuously evaluating advancements in technology and equipment making recommendations to the Office of Investigative Technology (ST) which may result in adoption/modification of the Investigative. Participating in designing, dismantling, and fabrication of covert and concealed equipment, installation, repairs, retrieval, maintenance, troubleshooting, and providing training/technical support on the use of the equipment. Installing, configurations, maintenance, monitoring and troubleshooting of various IP or data networking equipment and IP or data systems to include firewalls, switches, routers, servers, wireline transport (circuits), wireless modems, video surveillance equipment such as IP based cameras, networking gear, and video capture/monitoring applications. Analyzing networks including radio frequency-based (e.g., cellular, radio, Wi-Fi) and Internet protocol-based to determine the best technological approach (i.e. electronic surveillance, communication, and interception) to use in support of an investigative operations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• DEA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• Certification Requirement: Selectee is required to become certified investigative Technology Specialist (SURVELLANCE) GS-0391-13 within 12-18 months of assignment.
• This position is entitled to Administratively Uncontrollable Overtime (AUO).
• Applicant must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license while employed in the position and will be required to operate the motor vehicle in accordance with applicable OPM regulations and related requirements of DOJ/DEA.

Qualifications

The Telecommunications Series, 0391, has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR), which must be met for this position in addition to the minimum qualification requirement. Basic Requirement Education: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- electrical or electronic engineering, mathematics, physics, public utilities, statistics, computer science, telecommunications management, information systems management, business administration, industrial management, or other fields related to the position to be filled. Other Education: Communications/electronics or automatic data processing training in technical institutes or business schools above the high school level or in Armed Forces schools that included advanced instruction in addition to basic courses, may be substituted for general experience on a month-for-month basis. OR Specialized Experience: Experience in evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrated knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology. AND You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, which demonstrates experience performing: 1) Coverting surveillance, tracking, and interception to assist Special Agents, personnel internal or external to the agency, and across the DEA world-wide with investigative operations by integrating the use of electronic communications; 2) Designing, engineering, optimizing, and modifying for large and diverse inventory of highly specialized state-of-the-art electronics, video, photographic, fixed, and mobile tracking, analog, and digital telecommunications used in surveillance and information gathering activities to support criminal investigations and prosecutions; 3) Providing consultative/planning, advising, continuously evaluating advancements in technology and equipment making recommendations to the Office of Investigative Technology (ST) which may result in adoption/modification of the Investigative Technology program; 4) Installing, configuring, maintaining, monitoring and troubleshooting of various IP or data networking equipment and IP or data systems to include firewalls, switches, routers, servers, wire-line transport (circuits), wireless modems, video surveillance equipment such as IP based cameras, networking gear, and video capture/monitoring applications; 5) Analyzing networks including radio frequency-based (e.g., cellular, radio, Wi-Fi) and internet protocol-based to determine the best technological approach (i.e. electronic surveillance, communication, and interception) to use in support of an investigative operations. You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, which demonstrates experience performing: 1) Systems designing, engineering, optimization, and modifications for large and diverse inventory of highly specialized state-of-the-art electronics, video, photographic, fixed, and mobile tracking, analog, and digital telecommunications, Title III intercept equipment, and computerized equipment used in surveillance and data and information gathering activities to support successful criminal investigations and prosecutions; 2) Converting surveillance, tracking, and interception to assist Special Agents, personnel internal or external to the agency, and across the world-wide with investigative operations by integrating the use of electronic communications; 3) Providing consultative/planning, advising, continuously evaluating advancements in technology and equipment making recommendations to the Office of Investigative Technology (ST) which may result in adoption/modification of the Investigative Technology program; 4) Installing, configuring maintaining, monitoring and troubleshooting of various IP or data networking equipment and IP or data systems to include firewalls, switches, routers, servers, wire-line transport (circuits), wireless modems, video surveillance equipment such as IP based cameras, networking gear, and video capture/monitoring applications; 5) Analyzing networks including radio frequency-based (e.g., cellular, radio, Wi-Fi) and internet protocol-based to determine the best technological approach (i.e. electronic surveillance, communication, and interception) to use in support of an investigative operations; 6) Conducting covert surveillance and collection operations within defined regions within states of the U.S. to target high echelon traffickers, major national violators and complex conspiracy operations. Specialized 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. One year of specialized experience for this position includes: Competencies: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competencies in the following areas: Network ManagementTechnical Problem SolvingTechnology ApplicationTechnology Awareness Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement (as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F).

Education

This position requires specific coursework and/or a degree to meet the basic education requirement. You must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Your transcript(s) must clearly demonstrate the course(s) listed in the qualification requirement section. If the transcript(s) does not clearly demonstrate this you must submit a copy of the course description and/or other documentation demonstrating that the courses are equivalent.

If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Drug Enforcement Administration Do Not Send Postal Mail Springfield, VA 21310 US
• Name: Beth Bell
• Phone: 000-000 0000
• Email: [email protected]