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

Position Overview

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

Current FBI employees are ineligible to apply if serving under the same conditions as that for which is advertised, including:

Appointing organization (FBI)
Type of position (full-time, part-time, etc.)
Same or higher grade
Duty location (city or state)
Type of appointment (permanent, temporary, etc.)

Job Opening: 66081

Opening Date: July6, 2026

Closing Date: July 20, 2026 at 11:59 pm (ET)

Job Title Electronics Technician Trainee, GS-7

Full Performance Level GS-7

Division All Field Office Divisions

Location Albany, NY; Albuquerque, NM; Anchorage, AK; Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; Billings, MT; Birmingham, AL; Boston, MA; Buffalo, NY; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbia, SC; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; El Paso, TX; Honolulu, HI; Houston, TX; Indianapolis, IN; Jackson, MS; Jacksonville, FL; Kansas City, MO; Las Vegas, NV; Little Rock, AR; Los Angeles, CA; Louisville, KY; Miami, FL; Milwaukee, WI; Minneapolis, MN; Mobile, AL; Nashville, TN; New Haven, CT; New Orleans, LA; New York, NY; Newark, NJ; Norfolk, VA; Oklahoma City, OK; Omaha, NE; Philadelphia, PA; Phoenix, AZ; Pittsburgh, PA; Portland, OR; Richmond, VA; Sacramento, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; San Antonio, TX; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; San Juan, PR; Seattle, WA; Springfield, IL; St. Louis, MO; Tampa, FL; Washington, DC

Working Hours May vary based on the needs of the Division.

Job Type Full Time/NTE 2 years

Who May Apply All U.S. Citizens

Number of Positions Available Multiple

Questions Email: chaught2@fbi.gov and/or adsee@fbi.gov

Salary

GS-7: $43,106.00 - $56,039.00

NOTE: The salaries listed above are the base rate of pay for federal employees on the General Schedule (GS) pay scale.

A complete list of pay tables factoring in locality pay (based on the geographical area) can be found at www.OPM.gov.

Not to Exceed (NTE) : This position will be filled by detail or through temporary promotion. If this position is filled through temporary promotion, the selection may be made permanent without further competition. This position may be terminated at any time at the discretion of management.

Job Summary

Throughout this Not to Exceed (NTE) assignment, trainees will build upon the experience they already have and be provided assignments to help prepare them to qualify for a permanent FBI Electronics Technician position. Successful trainees will obtain the experience needed to qualify for and be offered a permanent FBI Electronics Technician position. Unsuccessful trainees will be removed from FBI employment.

To attract and retain highly qualified candidates, selectees may be eligible for a recruitment incentive of up to 20% or, for eligible current federal employees, a relocation incentive of up to 15%. Eligibility for a relocation incentive requires proof of a change in residence and an assignment at a worksite in a different geographic area greater than or equal to 50 miles from the prior worksite. Employees must sign a written service agreement completing a specified period of employment with the FBI at the new duty station. Recruitment and relocation incentives cannot be combined.

Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

KEY REQUIRMENTS

Must be a U.S. citizen
Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver’s license
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
Some travel may be required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work requires strenuous physical exertion such as climbing tall ladders or towers, long periods of standing, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities; and recurring lifting heavy objects in excess of 50 pounds such as radio and related communications systems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations such as electrical shocks, falls from high towers, inclement weather conditions (rain, snow, ice, and high winds), requiring a range of safety and other precautions, including accompaniment by another technician when performing duties considered hazardous to life and limb.

MAJOR DUTIES

Perform simple, preventive and corrective maintenance on various items of equipment of the Bureau's communications and intrusion systems; test and replace defective components and perform preventive maintenance at predetermined intervals as recommended by manufacturers.
Assist higher grade technician(s) during installation, maintenance and removal of equipment and associated systems by performing basic test and maintenance checks developing skills necessary for performing advanced maintenance tasks.
Review pertinent technical manuals, remain current with technology, and be available to attend government sponsored training classes if offered to the trainee.
Make appropriate notation in equipment maintenance log regarding maintenance performed.
Take periodic inventory of radio parts and check results against a spare parts quota which is prepared by the senior technician in office.

Qualifications And Evaluations

Please ensure that your specialized experience and requirements are clearly identifiable in your resume. Your application will be evaluated using the FBI’s Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

If you are found minimally qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.

The first five competencies will be used in a Structured Resume Review to objectively evaluate applicant resumes. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below. Your resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies.

Competencies

Communication
Electronics
Flexibility/Adaptability
Initiative
Organizing and Planning
Problem Solving/Judgment

Method 1 - Education In Basic Electronics

Applicants can qualify for the GS-7 level based on Specialized Experience (SE) or Education. There are four (4) methods by which candidates may meet the qualification requirements for the Electronics Technician Trainee GS-7 position:

Education

To qualify based on education, you must have completed six (6) credit hours in basic electronics. Hours can be obtained in one or more of the following courses:

Electronics Fundamentals
Introduction to Electronics
Concepts of Direct Current
Concepts of Alternating Current
AC/DC Fundamentals
Electronic Circuits
Digital Electronics (Fundamentals)
Solid State Devices
Concepts of Solid State Electronics
Circuit Analysis
Applied Electronics
Microprocessors/Microcontrollers
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Automatic Control Systems
Integrated Circuits
Controls and Automation
Analog Integrated Electronics
Power Semiconductor Electronics
Introduction to Embedded Systems

All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

Method 2 - Radio Experience

To qualify based on radio experience, you must have either one OR two years of SE as listed below:

One year of SE: SE must be with Motorola Radio in RF, Infrastructure Maintenance, Subscriber Devices, and/or Tactical Communications; or
Two years of SE: SE can be with any radio brand in RF, Infrastructure Maintenance, Subscriber Devices, and/or Tactical Communications.

Method 3 - Data Network Experience

To qualify based on data network experience, you must have either one OR two years of SE as listed below:

One year of SE: SE must be with Cisco switch and router programming in network infrastructure, network maintenance, and/or telecommunications; or
Two years of SE: SE can be with any switch and router programming brand in network infrastructure, network maintenance, and/or telecommunications.

Method 4 - Physical Security Systems Experience

To qualify based on physical security systems experience, you must have two years of SE as described below:

Two years of SE: SE must be in alarm installation, access control installation, security programming, and/or video security system installation.

How To Apply

For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

Required Documents

To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

Utilizing the Resume Builder, outline your relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Uploaded resumes will not be reviewed or used for qualification purposes.
A complete assessment questionnaire
Other supporting documents (if applicable):
College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
Former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. This is a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG). Actions such as promotion, within grade increase, or reassignment actions must be submitted as your most recent SF 50.
Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later
Memorandum for Record (MFR): Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation:
- Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties.
- The month/year work began Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
- Specific duties performed

Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the “Cover Letters and Attachments” section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type “Other.”

While applicants might see these documents in their profile, HR Specialists may be unable to access them. Therefore, all applicants MUST upload another copy to ensure that staffing units can review the complete application.

Please note: Failure to provide the necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Incomplete applications will not be supplemented with additional requests for information; your application will be evaluated solely on the information you submit. You must complete the application process and submit all required documents by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the announcement’s closing date.

What To Expect Next

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

Additional Information

The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.
Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.
Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties.
If you are selected, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.
Due to the merger of the legacy Memphis and Knoxville Field Offices (FO) and the establishment of the Nashville FO, some positions may be permanently relocated at a future date. Please consider this when applying to this position.

Veterans' Preference

If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume and application. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

Nepotism

Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative’s appointment or promotion. During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.

Reasonable Accommodation

The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and/or hiring process, please contact the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by email at REASONABLE_ACCOMMODA@fbi.gov, phone at 202-324-2158, or fax at 202-324-3976. This email address is for reasonable accommodation requests only. Do not send applications or unrelated inquiries to this address, as they will not be considered.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex, pregnancy and related conditions, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

Benefits

The Bureau matches your dedication with a commitment to professional growth, a supportive work environment, and a robust benefits package that prioritizes you. As a member of our team, you’ll enjoy comprehensive health and life insurance benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, and federal holidays. For more details about benefits available to all federal employees, visit the Office of Personnel Management’s website .

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