Job Listing: IT Specialist (Forensic Examiner) - 2210 - GS 9/11

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 1 vacancy - Los Angeles County, CA The FBI is like no other career choice you've explored. It's
challenging, compelling, and important. Whatever your background or
expertise, you will find an FBI future exceptionally rewarding
because the work you perform will have a daily impact on the
nation's security and the quality-of-life for all U.S. citizens.
Your career at the FBI will also include great benefits, see federal
benefits highlighted below.
Division: Los Angeles

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Working Hours: 8:15 a.m - 5:00 p.m

Salary:
GS 9: $53,723.00 - $69,846.00
GS 11: $60,310.00 - $78,404.00

Relocation expenses will be borne by the selectee, except FBI
employees returning from Legat assignment.

Working Conditions: Work is typically performed in an office
setting, as well as, investigative sites outside the office.
Incumbent may be exposed to a variety of conditions while traveling
to and from work sites.

Physical Demands: Work is generally sedentary. However, moderate
lifting (up to 50 lbs.) and extended periods of travel may be
required.

Policy has been implemented wherein support employees entering a
position through a competitive or non-competitive action may be
precluded from moving to another position within the Bureau by means
of reassignment or change to a lower grade for a minimum of 12
months.

Major Duties

Incumbent is responsible for the acquisition, examination and
presentation of computer evidence (i.e. floppy disks, hard disks,
magnetic tapes, optical storage media, similar storage devices,
etc.). Acquires computer related evidence which may include the
seizure of physical hardware or copying computer evidence at the
search site. Conducts difficult forensic examinations and analysis
of computer evidence. Examines disks and other evidence to
determine the make and manufacturer. In the absence of, or in
conjunction with, higher level specialist, provides training in
computer examination and investigation techniques. Confers with
investigators and analysts n deciding the most realistic and
promising approach for the examination of the evidence. May be
required to testify in court as to the procedures and methods used
to obtain data. Maintains liaison with other Federal Agencies, the
computer industry, etc. Performs other duties as assigned.

How to Apply

Applications (resume and application questions) for this vacancy
must be submitted on-line via the FBIjobs On-line Application System
(www.fbijobs.gov) BEFORE 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date
of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete on-line
resume, you will not be considered for this position. Requests for
extension will not be granted. Additional information will not be
requested when your application is incomplete. Your application
will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have
submitted. Most libraries and employment offices can provide
access to the Internet. If applying on-line poses a hardship for
you, please speak to the agency contact in this announcement PRIOR
TO THE CLOSING DATE for assistance.
If you have already registered with FBIjobs and forgot your
password, select the Forgot My Password button. You will be
requested to do one of the two:
If you know your FBIjobs ID or E-mail Address used to register, Date
of Birth, Zip Code, Secret Question, and Secret Answer, fill in the
information and select the Next button.
OR
If you know your FBIjobs ID or E-mail Address, Date of Birth, and
Zip Code but do not have a secret answer and question, fill in the
known information and select "I do not have a secret question or
answer."
Your password will be changed to your Secret Answer. Please log in
and update your password as soon as possible. The information will
be e-mailed to the address provided in your personal contact
information.


Required Documents:
We are now using the fax imaging capabilities within our automated
application software. This means you can fax your documents into the
system and they will be electronically attached to your
application. Applicants are required to fax the following documents
to be considered for this announcement: CURRENT AND FORMER
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY
1. SF-50: Fax in the most recent copy of your SF-50
(Notification of Personnel Action).
2. Performance Appraisal: Fax in the most recent copy of your
Performance Appraisal.
Please Note: This does not apply to current FBI employees.


Contact Information:
Penny Reed

Phone: 202-233-9341

Fax: 202-233-9302

Email: penny.reed@ic.fbi.gov


Or write:
Federal Bureau of Investigation
935 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Mail Stop GP-702B
Washington, DC 20535

Fax: 202-233-9302


What To Expect Next:
Due to the high volume of applications received at the FBI, it may
be some time before you hear from us. Applicants may check the
status of their application on-line 24 hours a day through FBIjobs.
To check on your application status:
- Go to FBIjobs.
- Fill in your FBIjobs ID or E-mail Address and Password and select:
View My Application Status.
- Scroll to the bottom of the web page and click: Next.
- You will see a complete list of all vacancies you have applied to
and the current status of your application for each vacancy.