Telecommunications Specialist (Intercepts)

Drug Enforcement Administration; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Birmingham District Office supports local and domestic investigations. The role focuses on integrating electronic interception equipment and system networking to assist investigators in collecting voice, data, and IP communications for active surveillance.

Candidates must meet basic education and specialized experience requirements and submit transcripts as required. This is a federal position with eligibility determined by the DEA and OPM guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience evaluating or improving communications systems and technologies.
• Must meet the GS-12/13 specialized experience requirements per the appointment.
• Eligibility for federal employment by the closing date.

Responsibilities

• Support investigative personnel by integrating interception equipment and networked systems.
• Assist in tracking, monitoring, and intercepting radio and digital data.
• Provide guidance on telecommunication systems as needed.

Skills

Telecommunications equipment

Active surveillance

Data tracking

Education

Undergraduate/graduate study in electronics or CS

Tools

Telecommunication systems

Job description

This position is located in the DEA, New Orleans Field Division, Birmingham, AL District Office. This position(s) primary purpose is to support local and domestic investigative personnel with investigative operations by integrating the use of electronic interception equipment and system networking, for voice, data, internet protocol technology, and service providers.

For more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment Eligibility

Applicants must meet the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of the announcement. If you are qualifying based on education or if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcripts with your application.

Basic Qualification Requirements:

Undergraduate and Graduate Education:

Major study - electrical or electronic engineering, mathematics, physics, public utilities, statistics, computer science, telecommunications management, information systems management, business administration, industrial management, or other fields related to the position to be filled.

Other Education:

Communications/electronics or automatic data processing training in technical institutes or business schools above the high school level or in Armed Forces schools that included advanced instruction in addition to basic courses, may be substituted for general experience on a month-for-month basis.

OR

Specialized Experience:

Experience in evaluating, analyzing, developing, managing, or improving communications systems, procedures, and requirements that demonstrated knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology.

AND

Applicants applying for the GS-12 must meet one the following requirements:

Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 (or equivalent), and your experience includes performing at least three of the tasks below as part of your regular duties:

1. Using and applying telecommunications equipment, applications, OR computer systems to track, monitor, and intercept radio OR digital data for active surveillance.
2. Retrieving, distributing, OR archiving data to be utilized in investigations.
3. Participating in the installation and concealment of surveillance equipment.
4. Conducting verbal and/or written evaluations of telecommunications equipment and providing recommendations on technology improvements.

Specialized experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Applicants applying for the GS-13 must meet the following requirements:

Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 (or equivalent), and your experience includes performing at least three of the tasks below as part of your regular duties:

Specialized experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

1. Using and applying telecommunications equipment, applications, and computer systems to track, monitor, OR intercept radio and digital data for active surveillance.
2. Providing training and technical guidance in the use and application of telecommunication systems, applications, OR technologies.
3. Planning and coordinating technical operations using covert tactics in a criminal investigation.
4. Leading the evaluation of new or prototype telecommunication systems, computer applications, or other technologies.

Additional information on the position qualification requirements are located in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook.

Time-In-Grade Requirement

Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this announcement.