Sr Technical Surveillance Specialist

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The United States Postal Service has the following challenging employment opportunity for a highly motivated and innovative individual. The Sr Technical Surveillance Specialist position is available in Houston, TX. The successful candidate must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and experience the following requirements.

Location

US POSTAL SERVICE

Houston Division

North Houston, TX 77315

Position Information

TITLE: Sr Technical Surveillance Specialist

GRADE: W-02

FLSA DESIGNATION: Non-Exempt

OCCUPATION CODE:

NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: Saturday/Sunday

HOURS: 08:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M.

PL: N/A

SALARY RANGE: 94,940.00 - 113,290.00 USD Annually

FINANCE NUMBER:

BENEFIT INFORMATION: The salary will be based on previous experience, salary history, and current postal pay policies. We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, flextime scheduling of core work hours, annual and sick leave.

Background Check

The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI fingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 5-year inquiry for any location where the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories. As a result of this limitation, the criminal background checks of individuals who have not resided in the United States or its territories for the preceding 5-years may not be considered complete. If the Inspection Service is unable to perform a complete background check because of residency outside the United States, such individuals will be ineligible for Postal employment.

Functional Purpose

Serves as a Technical Surveillance Specialist specializing in the use, instruction and installation of the most complex covert electronic and technical surveillance devices and techniques designed to provide intelligence and evidence in ongoing criminal investigations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 
   Designs, acquires, assembles, modifies, tests and installs the most complex technical surveillance equipment to gather evidence in support of criminal investigations.

1. Serves as technical task force leader on specific investigations, and makes recommendations regarding the types of equipment necessary to support the investigation.

1. Serves as subject matter expert on specific technical equipment and surveillance matters.

1. Conducts physical site surveys to determine the equipment and procedures required to obtain evidence that will be admissible in a court of law.

1. Provides formal technical training for postal inspectors and other technical surveillance specialists on the application, operation, and use of specific technical electronic surveillance equipment.

1. Conducts periodic preventive maintenance and serves as contracting officer technical representative for outsourced maintenance on specified equipment.

1. Conducts research and development of new equipment and systems, and makes recommendations to management.

1. Provides on-site troubleshooting of mobile radio communications and mail screening equipment.

1. Assists division management in preparing equipment budget requirements.

1. Serves as a liaison with other law enforcement agencies, serves on interagency technical surveillance working groups, and represents the Inspection Service at security-related meetings.

SUPERVISION

Manager unit to which assigned.

The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and experience the following requirements:

Requirements

1. Knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, techniques, use and operation of various types of criminal electronic and surveillance technical equipment.
2. Knowledge of two-way radio systems, including portable and mobile radio communications equipment sufficient to troubleshoot malfunctions.
3. Knowledge of law enforcement procedures, practices, evidence gathering techniques and rules of evidence.
4. Ability to serve as a subject matter expert concerning technical equipment and electronic surveillance matters.
5. Ability to install, operate and troubleshoot audio, video, tracking and microwave transmission systems, radio systems and mail screening equipment.
6. Ability to conduct and convey research on new equipment and systems.

1. Ability to resolve complex problems relating to the use of electronics in surveillance or evidence gathering environments.
2. Ability to lead a small task force of technical personnel to accomplish a specified mission.
3. Ability to communicate orally sufficient to liaison with representatives from other law enforcement agencies; provide training and technical guidance on use of surveillance equipment to inspectors and other technical surveillance specialists.
4. Ability to communicate in writing sufficient to prepare written instructions on the use of surveillance equipment for various internal audiences.
5. SPECIAL CONDITION: Willingness to respond to emergency situations utilizing the most expeditious means.
6. SPECIAL CONDITION: Willingness to work long hours and irregular schedules both of which may include considerable travel.

**This position requires an MBI clearance. This process can take up to 6 weeks from the date the offer letter is returned**

Reimbursement of relocation expenses will be considered.

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting's closing date. Applicants claiming veterans' preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.