ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN , GS 7/9, 11/12/13 MULTIPLE LOCATIONS (SKILLBRIDGE ONLY)

Please note : This is NOT a vacancy announcement. By submitting your resume and questionnaire, you are joining our repository of interested applicants who can be considered to fill current and future ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN opportunities.
This posting is for active service members approved or in the approval process to participate in the DOD's Skillbridge Program who already posses an active Top-Secret Clearance. Skillbridge candidates are applying to a six-month internship functioning as an Electronics Technician.
Opening Date : 10/07/2025
Closing Date : When a sufficient candidate pool has been reached
Job Title ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN , GS-0856 GS 7/9, 11/12/13 MULTIPLE LOCATIONS (SKILLBRIDGE ONLY) Location Multiple U.S. Locations Working Hours 8:15am - 05:00pm Job Type Full Time/NTE 6 months Who May Apply Open to ALL U.S. Citizens Salary GS-7 $42,649.00 - $55,486.00 JOB SUMMARY
The DOD Skillbridge programs provide our retiring and transitioning Service members the opportunity to participate in industry training programs while transitioning out of their Military careers.
The DOD covers Military pay and benefits during a Service member's time in a Skillbridge program, providing an invaluable experience for the Service member and the industry partner.
KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must have an active Top-Secret Clearance
• Must be approved or in the approval process to participate in the DOD's Skillbridge Program
• Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver's license
• Some travel may be required
• Selectee will be required to complete for FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

MAJOR DUTIES

• Assist in performing installation and preventative and corrective (or emergency) maintenance and service work on FM radio systems, data networks, and electronic physical security systems.
• Inspect equipment for adherence to standards and tolerances.
• Install and maintain two-way FM radios and associated equipment in automobiles.
• Perform corrective maintenance to restore a system which is out of operating condition; conduct extensive analytical testing and take positive action to replace or repair deficient or malfunctioning components and units
• Install or replace portions of the Bureau's communication and intrusion systems; assist senior technician and FBIHQ technical personnel in the installation of new stations and/or equipment. Conduct surveys and advise of redesign or alteration in equipment to solve unique operational deficiencies based on personal experience with geographic, climatic and physical conditions existing in the area for which the systems are being established. Evaluate test results of new or modified equipment in terms of operational efficiency, and attainment of objectives.
• Conduct a competent inspection, maintenance, and repair program to insure optimum operational capability of all electronic and electro-mechanical systems and equipment for which technically responsible including stand-by and emergency equipment and/or systems. Much of the equipment is geographically dispersed with subsystems located in hard to reach areas or in high towers requiring the Electronics Technician to perform maintenance and repair functions in such a manner as to assure trouble-free operation.

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 and will be compared against your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. If your self-assessment in the vacancy questions is not supported by details in your resume or supporting documents, you may be disqualified from the Most Competitive category. Veteran's preference will be applied.
All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:

• Electronics
• Initiative
• Problem Solving/Judgment

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 submit your interest, applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

• A two-page resume specifically noting relevant work experience. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be considered.
• A complete assessment questionnaire
• Unofficial Proof showing in Process for DOD Skillbridge Approval
• Other supporting documents
• Memorandum for Record, if using to qualify

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 and your application will be evaluated solely on the information you submit.
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT
Once your complete application is received, your abilities and skills will be assessed in relation to the FBI's current needs. Due to the high volume of applications, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted regarding their application status. Your application will remain active in our system for one year. If you are not contacted within that time frame, you are welcome to reapply for future opportunities.
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 must consent to a comprehensive background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph examination. Suitability for federal employment will be determined based on the results of the background investigation.
• Positions including those with fitness-for-duty requirements or that involve international travel, may require proof of specific vaccinations.
• 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.

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 , phone at , or fax at . 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.
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