Technical Operations Officer - Technical and Sensitive Operations (TSO) West

Office of the Inspector General, USPS

Seattle, WA

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Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Federal Rules of Evidence, Health Plan, IBM TSO/ISPF, Identify Issues, Investigative Reports, Law Enforcement, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Logistics, Mail Services, Maintenance Services, Operations Planning, Organizational Skills, People Management, Reporting Skills, Statutory Laws, Surveillance, Technical Operations, USPS (United States Post Office), Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

7 days ago

Summary *PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, UNITED STATES POSTAL INSPECTION SERVICE AND POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION EMPLOYEES. OTHER APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Responsibilities This announcement provides the opportunity for a reassignment/promotion to the position of Technical Operations Officer position in the Office of Investigations, Technical and Sensitive Operations Field Office (TSOFO), 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! This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-11,12 or 13 grade level. The salary range for this position is $83,935 - $155.521 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-11 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. 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. Enhances media to allow for a clear and organized product to field agents. At the GS-12 equivalent level: Plans, coordinates, and conducts complex 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. Develops and fabricates specialized electronic equipment for the purpose of collecting electronic evidence. 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. Enhances media to allow for a clear and organized product to field agents. At the GS-13 equivalent level: Plans, coordinates, and conducts complex 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. Develops and fabricates specialized electronic equipment for the purpose of collecting electronic evidence. 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. Enhances media to allow for a clear and organized product to field agents. Leads or advises lower graded technical personnel during field operations, equipment deployment, and troubleshooting efforts. Relocation expenses will not be paid Travel Required 50% or less You will be expected to travel for this position. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 Friday, June 5, 2026, will be considered. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below. Must be a current USPS-OIG, USPS, USPIS or PRC career employee. At least 1 year of current work experience in technical surveillance in a law enforcement agency. Have completed covert electronic surveillance installations independently. Prior or currently in an electronic surveillance position at a Law Enforcement Agency. Experience configuring, networking and troubleshooting electronic or IP devices. Briefed individuals on the use of electronic surveillance equipment. Must have received a met expectations rating on your previous two performance appraisals (Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025). If a performance appraisal is 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. Applicants that do not meet the eligibility requirements will not be considered. 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 covert/overt electronic surveillance devices and how those devices are implemented in the field; knowledge pertains to video, audio, telephone intercept, tracking, and radio communication devices. Knowledge of federal rules of evidence and relevant constitutional and statutory laws as they relate to electronic surveillance. Ability to conduct site surveys and coordinate logistics to affect the best possible operational plan in respect to electronic surveillance installs. Demonstrate how to complete a complex electronic surveillance install. Ability to explain troubleshooting techniques on a variety of electronic surveillance systems. Ability to brief personnel and management both orally and in writing about electronic surveillance and radio communication. 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 consideration. Education Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation here: https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-and-policy/college-accreditation. 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. Additional Information Pay is only part of the compensation you will earn working for the USPS OIG. We offer a broad array of benefits programs: As a result of the passage of the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (PSRA), USPS employees (including USPS OIG) and retirees will transition from the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program to the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program effective January 1, 2025. Detailed information about eligibility and enrollment will be provided upon hiring. For more information, visit the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program website at https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/pshb/. We offer Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Care Insurances with Flexible Spending options as well.For more information about these programs visit: https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/Guide-Me/Federal-Employees/ Retirement and Thrift Savings. For more information about these programs see https://www.opm.gov/retirement-center/ and tsp.gov/. Flexible Work Schedules. USPS OIG offers a range of family-friendly flexibilities including flexible work schedules, telework and employee assistance programs. Leave and Holidays. In addition to eleven (11) paid holidays each year, you will earn thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave and thirteen (13) to twenty-six (26) paid vacation days each year depending on your years of service. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Nonexempt (Nonexempt employees are entitled to overtime pay; Exempt employees are not). This agency provides Reasonable Accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations during any part of the application and/or hiring process, please contact us by sending an email to jobs@uspsoig.gov. The decision on granting an accommodation request will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to our website at: https://www.uspsoig.gov/frequently-asked-questions

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