Date Posted: February 10, 2026
Deadline: August 31, 2026
Organization: Federal Bureau of Investigation
Location: Columbia Area
City: Columbia
Website: View Website
Job Type: Full Time
Wages/Salary: GS-7: $43,106.00 - $56,039.00 GS-9: $52,727.00 - $68,549.00 GS-10: $58,064.00 - $75,479.00 GS-11: $63,795.00 - $82,938.00 GS-12: $76,463.00 - $99,404.00 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 geographical area) can be found on OPM.gov.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
- Some travel may be required
- Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver’s license
- Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
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.
JOB SUMMARY
Electronics technicians require knowledge of data networks, radio frequency theory, and electronic troubleshooting skills. They have knowledge of techniques, theories, and characteristics of electronics, such as basic electronics and electronic theory, algebra, and elementary physics.
Our electronics technicians are skilled in electronic equipment design, development, evaluation, testing, installation, and maintenance. They’re knowledgeable in the capabilities, limitations, operations, design, characteristics, and functional use of a variety of types and models of electronic equipment and systems related to electronic engineering.
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 installation, maintenance, and operational testing required to maintain the Bureau's communication and intrusion systems in optimum condition.
- Perform maintenance and service functions required to obtain optimum operational capability of a wide variety of complex equipment incorporated into the FM radio, radio teletype, secure telephone, data and teletype, and intrusion Systems.
- Use test equipment and advanced techniques to perform installation, maintenance and repair tasks as well as the operational testing of the FM radio system (base stations, repeaters, remote and mobile transmitters/receivers and personal equipment).
- Conduct preventive maintenance by regularly inspecting and testing equipment for reliability and accuracy to prevent breakdown.
- Perform corrective maintenance to restore a system which is out of operating condition through extensive analytical testing, take positive action to replace or repair deficient or malfunctioning components and units.
- Review pertinent technical manuals, remain current with technology, and be available to attend government sponsored training classes.
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 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.
Other supporting documents (if applicable):
Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 for federal employees
Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later
Most recent Performance Appraisal for federal employees (not applicable to current FBI employees)
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 [email protected], 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.
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