This position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. Are you interested in a career with the FBI as a Digital Operations Specialist (DOS)? The DOS uses their expertise of common and uncommon technologies and data platforms to assist investigative teams with identifying, seizing, and understanding digital evidence related to activities encountered during an investigation.
GS 07: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 05 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Applied established policies and procedures involving the collection and preparation of technical data and/or digital evidence. Provided routine guidance to internal colleagues on performing analysis and review of technical data and/or digital evidence. Communicated orally, in writing, and through reports, briefings, and other methods of information exchange on matters involving technical data and/or digital evidence. Utilized computer related hardware and software to collect, examine, and preserve technical data while adhering to all legal authorities, policies, and guidelines. GS 09: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 07 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Planned and completed assignments involving digital evidence and/or technical data while adhering to established instructions, policies, practices, and procedures. Established and maintained working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to exchange information, provide recommendations and analytical support on matters related to technical data and/or digital evidence. Communicated orally, in writing, and through reports, briefings, formal/informal training sessions, and other methods of information exchange on matters involving technical data and/or digital evidence. Utilized computer related hardware and software to collect, examine, preserve, and duplicate technical data and/or digital evidence while adhering to all legal authorities, policies, and guidelines. Troubleshot errors and identified problems retrieving technical data and/or digital evidence. GS 11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 09 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Planned, interpreted, and refined the methods and technologies used to retrieve technical data and/or digital evidence to support digital operations. Established and maintained working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to exchange information, provide guidance, and recommend new procedures and techniques to better support digital operations. Communicated orally, in writing, and through reports, briefings, formal/informal training sessions, and other methods of information exchange on matters involving technical data and/or digital evidence. Utilized computer related hardware and software to identify, collect, examine, preserve, and duplicate technical data and/or digital evidence while adhering to all legal authorities, policies, and guidelines. Troubleshot errors and problems retrieving technical data and/or digital evidence ensuring proper policies and procedures are followed to prevent data loss and equipment damage. Provided onsite technical guidance as a Subject Matter Expert. GS 12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 11 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Initiated, established and maintained working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance information sharing and collaboration. Communicated orally, in writing, and through reports, briefings, formal training sessions, and other methods of information exchange on matters involving technical data and/or digital evidence. Utilized a variety of digital services and digital data storage systems to include equipment, processes, operating systems, software, programs, storage devices, and other digital operations products to extract technical data from complex digital devices. Identified, troubleshot, and corrected complex errors and problems retrieving technical data and/or digital evidence ensuring proper policies and procedures are followed to prevent data loss and equipment damage. Provided onsite technical guidance as a Subject Matter Expert. Established and maintained effective internal quality controls over search and retrieval methods to safeguard the collection of technical data and/or digital evidence and comply with appropriate laws and regulations.
Plans and completes assignments while adhering to established instructions, policies, practices, and procedures. Establishes and maintains working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to exchange information, provide recommendations, and provide analytical support. Communicates with others to provide training while preparing and presenting reports and briefings. Utilizes computer related hardware and software to collect, examine, preserve, and duplicate digital evidence while adhering to all legal authorities, policies, and guidelines. Provide onsite technical guidance as a Subject Matter Expert by troubleshooting errors and problems in order to retrieve data/digital evidence, ensuring proper policies and procedures are followed, and preventing data loss and equipment damage.