Electronics Technician - FO, GS

Overview

This position is exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. Current FBI employees are ineligible to apply if serving under the same conditions as that for which is advertised, including appointing organization, type of position, grade, duty location, and type of appointment.

Job Title: Electronics Technician – FO, GS 7/9

Full Performance Level: GS-12

Division: All Field Office Divisions

Locations: Albany, NY;
Albuquerque, NM;
Anchorage, AK;
Atlanta, GA;
Baltimore, MD;
Billings, MT;
Birmingham, AL;
Boston, MA;
Buffalo, NY;
Charlotte, NC;
Chicago, IL;
Cincinnati, OH;
Cleveland, OH;
Columbia, SC;
Dallas, TX;
Denver, CO;
Detroit, MI;
El Paso, TX;
Honolulu, HI;
Houston, TX;
Indianapolis, IN;
Jackson, MS;
Jacksonville, FL;
Kansas City, MO;
Las Vegas, NV;
Little Rock, AR;
Los Angeles, CA;
Louisville, KY;
Miami, FL;
Milwaukee, WI;
Minneapolis, MN;
Mobile, AL;
Nashville, TN;
New Haven, CT;
New Orleans, LA;
New York, NY;
Newark, NJ;
Norfolk, VA;
Oklahoma City, OK;
Omaha, NE;
Philadelphia, PA;
Phoenix, AZ;
Pittsburgh, PA;
Portland, OR;
Richmond, VA;
Sacramento, CA;
Salt Lake City, UT;
San Antonio, TX;
San Diego, CA;
San Francisco, CA;
San Juan, PR;
Seattle, WA;
Springfield, IL;
St. Louis, MO;
Tampa, FL;
Washington, DC

Working Hours: May vary based on the needs of the Division.

Job Type: Full Time/Permanent

Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens

Number of Positions Available: Multiple

Closing Date: July 20, 2026 at 11:59 pm (ET)

• GS-7: $43,106.00 - $56,039.00
• GS-9: $52,727.00 - $68,549.00

Recruitment incentives of up to 20% and relocation incentives of up to 15% may be available under specific conditions.

Electronics technicians require knowledge of data networks, radio frequency theory, and electronic troubleshooting skills. They must possess a solid foundation in electronics, basic electronics and electronic theory, algebra, and elementary physics.

Key duties include:

• Install, maintain, and operationally test communication and intrusion systems to keep them in optimum condition.
• Control maintenance and service functions necessary for optimal operational capability of complex equipment used in FM radio, radio teletype, secure telephone, data, and intrusion systems.
• Use test equipment and advanced techniques to perform installation, maintenance, and repair tasks, including the operational testing of FM radio systems such as 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 systems that are out of operating condition through analytical testing and replacement or repair of deficient components.
• Review technical manuals, stay current with technology, and attend government-sponsored training classes as required.

Work involves strenuous physical exertion such as climbing tall ladders or towers, standing for long periods, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, and lifting heavy objects in excess of 50 pounds.

Employees face high risk environments with potential exposure to electrical shocks, falls from high towers, inclement weather, and hazardous situations. Safety precautions and the presence of a companion technician may be required for hazardous duties.

• U.S. citizen.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance.
• Some travel may be required.

• Communication
• Electronics
• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Initiative
• Organizing and Planning
• Problem Solving/Judgment

• At least one year of SE equivalent to the GS-5 level, including installation and maintenance of electronic communication systems.
• Performed routine equipment tests and basic corrections or replacements.
• Handled, stored, and inventoried electronic equipment and components.

• At least one year of SE equivalent to the GS-7 level, including physical installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electronic communication systems.
• Conducted installations and preventive and…