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Current United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, United States Postal Service and United States Postal Inspection Service and Postal Regulatory Commission Employees only.

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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 Denver, CO. 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 $82,440 - $152,753 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.

Travel Required
50% or less
You will be expected to travel for this position.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a current USPS OIG, USPS, USPIS or PRC career employee
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top-Secret security clearance
• Must be able to pass a Background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card
• May be required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below.

• Current USPS-OIG, USPS, USPIS or PRC career employees
• 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 2023 and 2024). If a performance appraisal in not available, you must submit a written statement stating the reason it is not available. (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 minimum qualification 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.

1. 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.
2. Knowledge of federal rules of evidence and relevant constitutional and statutory laws as they relate to electronic surveillance.
3. Ability to conduct site surveys and coordinate logistics to affect the best possible operational plan in respect to electronic surveillance installs.
4. Demonstrate how to complete a complex electronic surveillance install.
5. Ability to explain troubleshooting techniques on a variety of electronic surveillance systems.
6. Ability to brief personnel and management both orally and in writing about electronic surveillance and radio communication.

You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all of the questions in the self-assessment questionnaire; or receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor.

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.

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM EST on Thursday, September 11, 2025, which includes the following documents:

• A Resume, which MUST reflect that you have experience, knowledge and/or skills in each of the Evaluation Factors listed above
• Performance Appraisal (FY 2023 and 2024) with Coaching and Review Phase comments and must have received at least a met expectations rating. If unable to provide, please submit a written statement stating the reason it is not available.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The Human Resources Office will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications required for this position. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor; fail to attach all required documentation; if your application materials indicate that you are not minimally-qualified for this position; or if you fail to qualify on the interview. Only the top-rated candidates will be referred to a review official or the selecting official for further consideration. Top-rated applicants may be required to participate in an interview. Your rating may be further adjusted or rated as ineligible by the review official or the selecting official based on your interview performance. Once all applicant scores are finalized, the selecting official will make a final decision. NOTE: If you receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor or on the interview, you will be considered NOT MINIMALLY QUALIFIED for the position and rated ineligible. Applicants for this position may be interviewed one or more times as part of the hiring process. During interviews, applicants may not use any AI tool or virtual assistant (such as ChatGPT) to help them answer questions, except for accessibility tools used as part of a reasonable accommodation. Applicants who fail to follow these rules will be disqualified from the hiring process.