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Operational Support Technician

Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Investigation

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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.

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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.

Learn more about this agency

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Accepting applications

Posted yesterday · Apply by 08/03/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 3, 2026

Location

Many vacancies in the following locations:

Anchorage, AK

Sacramento, CA

San Diego, CA

San Francisco, CA

Miami, FL

Springfield, IL

New Orleans, LA

Kansas City, MO

Buffalo, NY

San Antonio, TX

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $38,791 - $62,057 per year

Salaries listed are the base rate for employees on the GS pay scale. A complete list of pay tables with locality pay can be found on OPM.gov.

Pay scale & grade

GS 6 - 8

Promotion potential 8

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0303 Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Financial disclosure required Yes

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number DESTIMP-13014062-26-VL Control number 877154800

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Managements hiring rules and pay scales.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

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All U.S. Citizens.

Duties

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• 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 agencys purview, refers caller to that agency or accepts the information and promptly apprises the agency.
• Serves as WebTA Time Keeper to ensure 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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Conditions of employment

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

Qualifications

.GS-6: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-5 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• 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.

GS-7: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-6 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• 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.

GS-8: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-7 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• 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-6: Applicant must have a bachelors degree.

GS-7: Applicant must have a bachelors 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 bachelors 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-8: 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

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.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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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 using the FBIs Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

If you are found minimally qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.

The competencies will be used in a Structured Resume Review to objectively evaluate applicant resumes. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below.

Your resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies.

Competencies:

• Communication
• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Initiative
• Problem Solving/Judgement
• Customer Service

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Required documents

Required Documents

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• Utilizing the Resume Builder, outline your relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Uploaded resumes will not be reviewed or used for qualification purposes.
• A complete assessment questionnaire

Other supporting documents (if applicable):

• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
• Former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. This is a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG). Actions such as promotion, within grade increase, or reassignment actions must be submitted as your most recent SF 50.
• 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

• Memorandum for Record (MFR): 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:
• 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.

How to Apply

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To apply for the Operational Support Technician position, please click here.

Agency contact information

Human Resources Field Office Staffing

Email FBI_FOStaffing@fbi.gov Address 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 and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

Help

• Utilizing the Resume Builder, outline your relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Uploaded resumes will not be reviewed or used for qualification purposes.
• A complete assessment questionnaire

Other supporting documents (if applicable):

• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
• Former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. This is a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG). Actions such as promotion, within grade increase, or reassignment actions must be submitted as your most recent SF 50.
• 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

• Memorandum for Record (MFR): 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:
• 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.

How to Apply

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To apply for the Operational Support Technician position, please click here.

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Agency contact information

Human Resources Field Office Staffing

Email FBI_FOStaffing@fbi.gov Address 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.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Additional locations

Miami, FL

Springfield, IL

New Orleans, LA

Kansas City, MO

Buffalo, NY

San Antonio, TX

Federal Bureau of Investigation

The FBIs 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 56 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.

Agency contact information

Human Resources Field Office Staffing

Email FBI_FOStaffing@fbi.gov Address Federal Bureau of Investigation

935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Washington, DC 20535

US

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.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Posted yesterday · Apply by 08/03/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 3, 2026

Location

Many vacancies in the following locations:

Anchorage, AK

Sacramento, CA

San Diego, CA

San Francisco, CA

Miami, FL

Springfield, IL

New Orleans, LA

Kansas City, MO

Buffalo, NY

San Antonio, TX

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $38,791 - $62,057 per year

Salaries listed are the base rate for employees on the GS pay scale. A complete list of pay tables with locality pay can be found on OPM.gov.

Pay scale & grade

GS 6 - 8

Promotion potential 8

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0303 Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Financial disclosure required Yes

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number DESTIMP-13014062-26-VL Control number 877154800

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