Job Opening: 57895

Open to ALL U.S. Citizens.

Opening Date:   November 8, 2024

Closing Date:   November 22, 2024 @ 11:59 p.m. (EST) 

Questions regarding this opening should be directed to CHaught2@fbi.gov and/or ACButera@fbi.gov. 

Job Summary

Position: Computer Scientist - Field Ops, GS 09/11/12/13

Division:  Honolulu Field Office 

Location: Honolulu, HI

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

Salary:

GS 09: $77,917.00 - $101,291.00 (Special Salary Rate Table 99AH)

GS 11: $86,198.00 - $112,055.00 (Special Salary Rate Table 99AH)

GS 12: $98,106.00 - $127,533.00 (Special Salary Rate Table 99AH)

GS 13: $107,809.00 - $140,155.00

Full Performance Level: GS 13

Number of Positions Available: 1

Duration: Full Time/Permanent

In the event selection(s) are made from this job announcement, job offers will be contingent upon the position becoming vacant. 

In order to recruit and retain highly qualified candidates, selectees may be eligible for a recruitment incentive. Prior to receiving a recruitment incentive, an employee must sign a written agreement to complete a specific period of employment with the FBI.

Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Key Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance.
• Some travel may be required.

ALL applicants must verify completion of the basic education requirement by submitting a copy of college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Mission Statement: The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States.

Major Duties

• Performs system and network procurement, installation, administration and security.
• Develops and implements custom tools and methods, and uses, troubleshoots and modifies existing tools and methods to identify, isolate, preserve and analyze digital data.
• Identifies, vets and implements new tools and methods.
• Develops and uses basic computing environments for analysis.
• Provides technical assistance in conducting interviews, searches and other investigative and operational activity; performs liaison and outreach.
• Testifies in court.
• Drafts documents on technical and other professional matters in varying degrees of difficulty and at the appropriate technical level.
• Stays current with major new advances in relevant technology-related topics; provides guidance on tools and methods related to these advances.
• Coordinates with private sector and other divisions to resolve technical and other relevant issues.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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.

If you are deemed Most Competitive, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:

• Analytic Thinking
• Communication
• Interpersonal Ability
• Problem Solving/Judgment
• Technology Awareness

Positive Education Requirement

This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic educational requirement by submitting a copy of their college transcripts at the time of application submission. 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.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in combination of mathematics, statistics, AND computer science (15 of the 30 semester hours MUST have been in any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus). Courses designed to provide an introduction to computer science techniques and methodologies are acceptable; courses in teaching elementary, business or shop mathematics are NOT acceptable.

Specialized Experience (SE):

GS 09:   Applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 07 grade level.  SE is defined as follows:

• Troubleshoots, and modifies as needed existing tools and methods to identify, preserve and analyze digital evidence.
• Assists with the development of custom tools and methods to identify, analyze, and preserve digital evidence.
• Assists in drafting documents on more advanced technical matters.

GS 11:   Applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 09 grade level.  SE is defined as follows:

• Assists others with basic system and network procurement, installation, administration, and security.
• Uses, troubleshoots, and modifies existing cyber tools and methods to identify, preserve, and analyze digital evidence.
• Assists with the development and implementation of custom tools and methods.
• Provides basic technical and other professional assistance in conducting interviews, searches and other investigative, and operation activity.
• Drafts documents on basic technical and other professional matters, and assists in drafting documents on advanced matters.
• Assists in coordinating with the private sector and other divisions.

GS 12:   Applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 11 grade level.  SE is defined as follows:

• Performs basic computer system and network procurement, installation, administration and security and assists others on more complex matters.
• Uses, troubleshoots, and modifies existing cyber tools and methods to identify, preserve, and analyze digital evidence.
• Develops and implements basic custom tools.
• Provides technical and other professional assistance in conducting interviews, searches and other investigative activity.
• Drafts documents on technical and other professional matters, and assists in drafting documents on advanced matters.
• Performs liaison and outreach.

GS 13:   Applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 12 grade level.  SE is defined as follows:

• Performs advanced computer system and network procurement, installation, administration and security, and assists others on more complex matters.
• Uses, troubleshoots, and modifies existing cyber tools and methods to identify, preserve, and analyze digital evidence.
• Identifies, develops, vets, and implements new tools and methods.
• Provides advanced technical and other professional assistance in conducting interviews, searches and other investigative activity.
• Coordinates with the private sector and other divisions to lead in the resolution of technical and other relevant issues.
• Acts as a subject matter expert, and testifies as such in court.
• Remains current with major new advances in cyber and technology topics and provides guidance, tools, and methods on addressing these advances at the National level.

Education

All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:

GS 09:  Applicant must have a master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.

GS 11:  Applicant must have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.

GS 12 and above:  Education may not be substituted for specialized experience.

How to Apply

For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply.  If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

Required Documents

To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

1. Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates
2.  A complete assessment questionnaire
3. Other supporting documents (if applicable):

• College transcripts
• 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
• Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later

Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them. All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application.

You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

What to Expect Next

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.

Additional Information

• Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.
• The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.
• 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.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.
• Required Training:  Selectees must successfully complete a 10 week mandatory Computer Scientist Field Operations Training in Huntsville, AL, within the first year of employment.
• Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. You application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.
• Management may select any grade for which this position has been announced.
• Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties.
• If you are hired, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded.Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.
• 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):

        a. Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties)
        b. The month/year work began
        c. Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
        d. Specific duties performed

Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the “Cover Letters and Attachments” section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type “Other.”

Veterans' Preference

If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume and application. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

Nepotism

Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process, and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative’s appointment or promotion.

During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by either e-mail at REASONABLE_ACCOMMODA@fbi.gov, telephone at 202-324-2158, or FAX at 202-324-3976.  Your request will receive an individualized assessment.

This e-mail address is only for reasonable accommodation requests.  Please do not submit your application and/or any questions unrelated to reasonable accommodations.  Should any applications be received, they will not be forwarded for consideration during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

Benefits

The FBI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees:  http://www.opm.gov/insure/new_employ/index.asp