- Position Title
- Telecommunications Specialist (Surveillance)
- Agency
- Drug Enforcement Administration
- Announcement Number
- H-NE-25-12613791-MP-GYC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, January 8, 2025 to Friday, January 17, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
3.
Were you employed overseas as an Appropriated Fund employee AND did you:
• complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area; AND,
• receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating; AND,
• return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago?
For more information, review USAJOBS Former Overseas Employees resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50, and performance appraisal.
• complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area; AND,
• receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating; AND,
• return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago?
For more information, review USAJOBS Former Overseas Employees resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50, and performance appraisal.
4.
In accordance with revised 5 U.S.C. 3330d(b), the head of an agency may now appoint noncompetitively: the spouse of a member of the armed forces on active duty, the spouse of a 100 percent disabled member of the armed forces, or the spouse of a deceased member of the armed forces.
(1) Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces on active duty? Includes all spouses of members of the armed forces on active duty. Spouses do not have to relocate with active duty spouse. You will be required to provide documentation of your spouse's active duty.
-OR-
(2) Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who was retired under Chapter 61 of title 10, United States Code with a 100% disability rating from the military; or was released from active duty and has a disability rating of 100% from the Department of Veterans' Affairs or the military department? You will be required to provide documentation of your spouse's disability.
-OR-
(3) Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status (it does not have to be combat related)? You will be required to provide documentation on the death of the spouse and your marital status at the time of death.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources or https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/special-hiring-authorities/family-members/ .
To verify your eligibility for the options above, you must submit applicable documentation such as the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc.
(1) Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces on active duty? Includes all spouses of members of the armed forces on active duty. Spouses do not have to relocate with active duty spouse. You will be required to provide documentation of your spouse's active duty.
-OR-
(2) Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who was retired under Chapter 61 of title 10, United States Code with a 100% disability rating from the military; or was released from active duty and has a disability rating of 100% from the Department of Veterans' Affairs or the military department? You will be required to provide documentation of your spouse's disability.
-OR-
(3) Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status (it does not have to be combat related)? You will be required to provide documentation on the death of the spouse and your marital status at the time of death.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources or https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/special-hiring-authorities/family-members/ .
To verify your eligibility for the options above, you must submit applicable documentation such as the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc.
5.
Are you a current or former employee at certain Land Management agencies under time-limited competitive appointment?
If you are a current Land Management agency employee, you
Must have initially been hired under competitive examining procedures to this time-limited appointment.
Must have served under 1 or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years, AND
Must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
If you are a former Land Management agency employee, you
Must have initially been hired under competitive examining procedures to this time-limited appointment.
Must have served under 1 or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years.
Must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
Must apply for a position covered by these provisions within 2 years after their most recent date of separation AND
Must have been separated, with respect to their most recent separation, for reasons other than misconduct or performance.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit your SF-50 and performance rating. If performance rating is not available, a reference from a supervisor at each employing agency who is able to attest to satisfactory performance is acceptable.
If you are a current Land Management agency employee, you
Must have initially been hired under competitive examining procedures to this time-limited appointment.
Must have served under 1 or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years, AND
Must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
If you are a former Land Management agency employee, you
Must have initially been hired under competitive examining procedures to this time-limited appointment.
Must have served under 1 or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years.
Must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
Must apply for a position covered by these provisions within 2 years after their most recent date of separation AND
Must have been separated, with respect to their most recent separation, for reasons other than misconduct or performance.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit your SF-50 and performance rating. If performance rating is not available, a reference from a supervisor at each employing agency who is able to attest to satisfactory performance is acceptable.
6.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
7.
Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
• Current Federal or former employees with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a position at the same or lower grade level with a lower promotion potential as the position being announced; or,
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligible (veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military; OR, are entitled to veterans' preference?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your Permanent or Conditional Tenure and Competitive Service status. Your SF-50 should demonstrate your eligibility for consideration, e.g., length of time you have been in your current grade, your highest grade held, your promotion potential/full performance of your current position, and proof of permanent or conditional tenure. Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, within-grade increases and appointments - Award SF-50s will not be accepted. You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to satisfy this requirement. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• Current Federal or former employees with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a position at the same or lower grade level with a lower promotion potential as the position being announced; or,
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligible (veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military; OR, are entitled to veterans' preference?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your Permanent or Conditional Tenure and Competitive Service status. Your SF-50 should demonstrate your eligibility for consideration, e.g., length of time you have been in your current grade, your highest grade held, your promotion potential/full performance of your current position, and proof of permanent or conditional tenure. Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, within-grade increases and appointments - Award SF-50s will not be accepted. You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to satisfy this requirement. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
- Career or Career-conditional (Block 24: Tenure field is 1-Permanent or 2 - Conditional);
- Status in the Competitive Service (Block 34: Position Occupied field is 1- Competitive Service); AND,
- For current Federal employees, the most recent SF-50 must be dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement); OR,
- For former Federal employees, your separation action from federal service.
8.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
9.
Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
• Current Federal or former employee that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and has held a permanent (non-temporary) position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced; or,
• Disabled veteran receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA; or,
• Individual with a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment; or
• Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documents. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement; etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
• Current Federal or former employee that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and has held a permanent (non-temporary) position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced; or,
• Disabled veteran receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA; or,
• Individual with a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment; or
• Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documents. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement; etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
10.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
11.
Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee?
Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
- Position title;
- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
- Agency; and,
- Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
12.
Were you formerly, but not currently, employed as a Federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment and have you never held the grade or full performance level of this position?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
13.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
14.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
• recently separated (within the past 3 years);
• are a disabled veteran;
• served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition; OR,
• received an Armed Forces Service Medal? For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
• recently separated (within the past 3 years);
• are a disabled veteran;
• served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition; OR,
• received an Armed Forces Service Medal? For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee?
Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
- Position title;
- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
- Agency; and,
- Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest for the Telecommunications Specialist (Surveillance) GS-0391-12/13 position with the Federal government. Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Your resume and application materials must support the level of experience and/or education you claim in this questionnaire. If, after a complete review of your application package, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible for this position.
1.
BASIC REQUIREMENT: The Telecommunications Series, 0391, has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR), which must be met for this position in addition to the minimum qualification requirement. From the options below, select the one response which describes your educational or experience background. Education above the high school level must have been completed in an U.S. college, university, or other educational institution that has been accredited by one of the accrediting agencies or associations recognized by the Secretary, U.S. Department of Education.
2.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Please select the ONE response that BEST describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a Telecommunications Specialist, at the GS-12 grade level.
3.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Please select the ONE response that BEST describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a Telecommunications Specialist, at the GS-13 grade level.
In this part you will respond to questions about your experience as it relates to the position for which you are applying. Carefully review the level descriptions (A to E) listed below. For each task question, choose the level description that best describes your experience and/or training. Your responses must be fully supported within the text of your resume. Failure to properly identify your experience may result in the lowering of your overall score and/or your disqualification for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Provides instructions in the use of electronic surveillance for investigative and enforcement operations.
5.
Translates unusual operational or functional requirements to initiate corrective actions for optimizing use of existing equipment.
6.
Conducts site surveys and reconnaissance to evaluate the best approach and equipment needed for establishing covert concealment of surveillance equipment.
7.
Leads and coordinates investigative operation with agency leadership.
8.
Services extremely complex analog and digital electronic systems, such as high frequency radio communications equipment, peripheral equipment, repeater systems, microwave equipment, and satellite communication links
9.
Tests and assess problems encountered in the use of telecommunications surveillance equipment.
10.
Coordinates technical operations requiring covert tactics and strategies to maintain anonymity during criminal investigations while utilizing telecommunications systems and platforms that surveil designated targets and organizations using hardware and other peripheral devices.
11.
Performs maintenance to ensure that the equipment is in reliable operating condition and available for normal daily functions and emergencies.
12.
Utilizes highly specialized and complex collection systems platforms to target high echelon traffickers, criminal suspects, organizations, or other designated entity that may be conducting conspiracy operations.
13.
Applies advanced surveillance and monitors techniques to gather evidence and intelligence that facilitate the prosecution of violations of criminal laws of the United States.
14.
Assists in maintaining storage records and in developing data for inventory reports.
15.
Utilizes hand and power tools to develop or modify items through fabrication to conceal surveillance equipment in plain sight.
16.
Installs and maintains 110V and 220V outlets, High Frequency (HF), Very High Frequency (VHF), and Ultra High Frequency (UHF) antennas.
17.
Coordinates with local law enforcement on operations utilizing telecommunications capabilities, or other unobtrusive monitoring devices, to assist with investigations.
18.
Analyzes requirements relating to the software and circuitry of electronic surveillance and telecommunications systems.
19.
Tests technology and equipment prior to deployment in field operations.
20.
Creates systems, networks, and interfaces that facilitate the digital surveillance and monitoring necessary to support investigation operations and initiatives.
Past performance is one of the best indicators of your ability to perform effectively in the competency areas described for this position. Review and select the statement below that describes the PERFORMANCE RECOGNITION you have most recently received.
21.
Have you received a performance appraisal in one or more of the competencies described for the position?
Past performance is one of the best indicators of your ability to perform effectively in the competency areas described for this position. Review and select the statement below that describes the AWARDS you have received within the last year.
22.
Have you received any awards related to one or more of the competencies described for the position?
23.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.