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

Office of the Inspector General, USPS; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The USPS Office of Inspector General seeks a Technical Operations Officer for the Office of Investigations, TS0FO, West Field Office in Federal Way/S Seattle area. The role centers on installing and operating various electronic surveillance equipment, with emphasis on covert and overt devices in federal investigations.

Applicants should have demonstrable experience in configuring and troubleshooting surveillance gear, plus the ability to brief teams and management in written and oral form.

Qualifications

• At least one year of qualifying electronic or technical surveillance work in a relevant setting.
• Experience installing covert electronic surveillance independently.
• Prior or current electronic surveillance work in law enforcement or similar environment.
• Experience configuring, networking and troubleshooting electronic or IP devices.
• Briefed individuals on the use of electronic surveillance equipment.
• Two most recent performance appraisals available or a written statement explaining unavailability.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of covert/overt electronic surveillance devices and field deployment.
• Explain troubleshooting techniques for a range of surveillance systems.
• Brief personnel and management about electronic surveillance and radio communication.
• Conduct site surveys and coordinate logistics for installs.
• Complete complex electronic surveillance installations with clear documentation.

Skills

Electronic surveillance knowledge

IP networking

Surveillance systems troubleshooting

Oral & written briefing

Tools

Video surveillance equipment

Audio surveillance equipment

Radio communication devices

Job description

The USPS OIG is seeking a highly qualified applicant to fill our 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!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below.

• At least one year of qualifying electronic or technical surveillance work obtained within the preceding five years in a law enforcement agency, military, intelligence, defense/government contractor, or comparable professional investigative environment.
• 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 "Meets Expectations" rating or equivalent, on the applicant's two most recent employment performance appraisals.
• Applicants MUST submit copies of their two most recent performance appraisals.
• If either of the two most recent performance appraisals is not available, the applicant MUST submit a written statement explaining the reason the appraisal is unavailable.

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

• Your resume MUST clearly demonstrate how your experience, knowledge, and/or skills meet EACH evaluation factor.
• Your resume must contain sufficient detail for the evaluator to determine that you meet the requirement.
• Do not assume your job title, position or employer alone demonstrates that you meet an evaluation factor.
• Failure to demonstrate that you meet ALL of the evaluation factors will result in a score of zero (0), an ineligible status, and you will NOT be referred for further consideration.
• Include specific duties, responsibilities, and 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.