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

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The following duties and responsibilities are associated with this position:

Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, will be considered.

The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience. This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-11, 12, or 13 grade level. The salary range for this position is $83,935 - $155,521, salary figure includes locality pay.

Promotion potential to the next GS equivalent level at management's discretion. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

At the GS-11 equivalent level:

• Plans, coordinates, and conducts installations of electronic equipment for the purpose of collecting evidence.
• Provides guidance to agents in the field in relation to the applicability and feasibility of electronic surveillance.
• Assists in development and fabrication of specialized electronic equipment for the purpose of collecting electronic evidence.
• Prepares investigative reports relating to the installation of electronic surveillance equipment.
• Prepares and presents electronic surveillance training to agents in the field.
• Maintains electronic surveillance equipment through scheduled maintenance and repair.
• Enhances media to allow for a clear and organized product to field agents.

At the GS-12 equivalent level:

• Plans, coordinates, and conducts complex installations of electronic equipment for the purpose of collecting evidence.
• Provides guidance to agents in the field in relation to the applicability and feasibility of electronic surveillance.
• Develops and fabricates specialized electronic equipment for the purpose of collecting electronic evidence.
• Prepares investigative reports relating to the installation of electronic surveillance equipment.
• Prepares and presents electronic surveillance training to agents in the field.
• Maintains electronic surveillance equipment through scheduled maintenance and repair.
• Enhances media to allow for a clear and organized product to field agents.

At the GS-13 equivalent level:

• Plans, coordinates, and conducts complex installations of electronic equipment for the purpose of collecting evidence.
• Provides guidance to agents in the field in relation to the applicability and feasibility of electronic surveillance.
• Develops and fabricates specialized electronic equipment for the purpose of collecting electronic evidence.
• Prepares investigative reports relating to the installation of electronic surveillance equipment.
• Prepares and presents electronic surveillance training to agents in the field.
• Maintains electronic surveillance equipment through scheduled maintenance and repair.
• Enhances media to allow for a clear and organized product to field agents.
• Leads or advises lower graded technical personnel during field operations, equipment deployment, and troubleshooting efforts.

Relocation expenses will not be paid.

50% or less - Selectee will be expected to travel for this position.