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Summary
The heart and soul of the FBI is in the investigative work employees perform to prevent, disrupt, and mitigate threats. The Operational Support Technician (OST) is the key support to Agents and Intelligence Analysts. OSTs have an integral role in operations and make an immediate impact by performing a wide range of support functions. The OST is an FBI entry level role offering many career path opportunities and professional growth.
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Overview
- Accepting applications
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Open & closing dates
11/18/2024 to 11/29/2024
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Salary
$33,878 - $60,416 per year
The salaries listed are the base rate of pay on the (GS) pay scale. A complete list of pay tables including locality pay can be found on OPM.gov.
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Pay scale & grade
GS 5 - 8
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Locations
many vacancies in the following locations:
Additional locations are listed below.
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
8
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Financial disclosure
Yes
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Bargaining unit status
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Announcement number
DESTIMP-12612648-25-VL
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Control number
819644300
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This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
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Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
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Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
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Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
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Veterans
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Individuals with disabilities
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Military spouses
Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens.
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Duties
- Provides administrative and clerical support to various staff members of the Field Office in order to accomplish organizational goals and missions.
- Operates switchboard to provide assistance; takes messages or directs calls to the proper person.
- Refers telephonic complaints and inquiries from outside sources and the general public to higher grade level employee for appropriate action. If complaint is within another agency's purview, refers caller to that agency or accepts the information and promptly apprises the agency.
- Serves as WebTA Time Keeper to assure all records are accurate and complete by the closing date of each pay period.
- Manipulates automated information systems to perform duties associated with the retrieval of information from FBI, state, and local law enforcement databases and commercial computerized information systems.
- Disseminates information to those involved in the investigation during course of normal work operations, and on occasion, during planned interagency activities and special operations in the office of assignment.
- Ensures the physical security of office premises to include any storage areas or auxiliary parking facilities.
- Confirms alarms are operational, and monitors alarm systems.
- Personally conducts, or ensures inspections are made to verify doors and windows are properly locked; office safe and file cabinets containing official records and materials are secured; files, correspondence, keys, equipment and instruments are safeguarded; and all confidential trash is removed for destruction.
- Responds appropriately to triggered alarms and any security violations.
- May serve as COMSEC custodian, responsible for the receipt, custody, transfer, safeguarding, accounting and destruction of COMSEC material.
- Provides training and guidance to others on various facets of work performed.
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As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record):
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance.
- Some travel may be required.
- Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually.
- Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
Qualifications
GS 05: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 04 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
- Performed clerical support functions for an office.
- Operated telecommunications equipment such as phone, radio, computer, fax, etc., to provide assistance.
- Utilized computers to type documents and/or forms.
- Created and maintained records and files in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Utilized computers to type documents and/or forms.
- Communicated with internal staff and/or outside entities to obtain and/or provide information.
- Created, maintained, and disposed of records and files in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Retrieved information/data from a variety of databases.
- Communicated with internal staff and outside entities to obtain, verify, and provide information.
- Conducted physical security checks of the premises and/or took security measures to protect sensitive information.
- Created, maintained, and disposed of records and files in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Manipulated automated information systems to retrieve information from a variety of databases and recommended changes or improvements to enhance database(s).
- Initiated and maintained liaison with internal and external sources to obtain, verify, and provide information; and, provided assistance to those seeking immediate help.
- Conducted physical security checks of the premises and ensured sensitive information was protected and secured.
- Performed audits of records and resolved discrepancies or omissions; revised previously entered information to ensure consistency, accuracy, and conformance to policies.
Education
All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:
GS 05: Applicant must have a at least four (4) years of education above the high school level. One year of full time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours (or the equivalent in a college or university), or at lease 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school.
GS 06: Applicant must have a bachelor's degree.
GS 07: Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or one (1) full year of graduate level education. Superior academic achievement is the completion of all the requirements of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average of 3.0 or higher as recorded on an official transcript, or as based on courses completed during the final two years of the curriculum, or (3) honor society membership.
GS 08: Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
Additional information
Location: This job opening will be used to fill vacancies in all field office and resident agency locations nationwide.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record):
- Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties).
- The month/year work began.
- Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
- Specific duties performed.
Benefits
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.
Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Most Competitive, Competitive, or Least Competitive. Names of candidates in the Most Competitive category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Veterans' preference will be applied.
All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:
- Customer Service
- Flexibility/Adaptability
- Interpersonal Ability
- Initiative
Benefits
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
- Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates.
- A complete assessment questionnaire.
- Other supporting documents (if applicable):
- College transcripts, if qualifying based on education.
- Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees.
- Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information.
- Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees.
How to Apply
To apply for the Operational Support Technician position, please click here.
Agency contact information
Human Resources Field Office Staffing
- FBI_FOStaffing@fbi.gov
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20535
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Next steps
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
- Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates.
- A complete assessment questionnaire.
- Other supporting documents (if applicable):
- College transcripts, if qualifying based on education.
- Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees.
- Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information.
- Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees.
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Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
To apply for the Operational Support Technician position, please click here.
Agency contact information
Human Resources Field Office Staffing
- FBI_FOStaffing@fbi.gov
- Address
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20535
US
Next steps
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
The FBI's mission is to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States. We employ 38,000 people at locations around the globe. In addition to our Headquarters in Washington, D.C., we have 55 Field Offices in major U.S. cities, plus more than 350 satellite offices, called resident agencies, in cities and towns across the nation. In addition, we have more than 60 international offices, called legal attaches (legats), in U.S. embassies worldwide.
The FBI places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified men and women from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBTQIA+ individuals and persons with disabilities.
Agency contact information
Human Resources Field Office Staffing
- FBI_FOStaffing@fbi.gov
- Address
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20535
US