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Student Trainee (Mission Support Specialist)

Department of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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Summary

This is a key position within the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ICE utilizes the government's second largest cadre of law enforcement officers to ensure our nation's economic, transportation and infrastructure security. ICE enforces immigration and customs laws. Our talented and courageous workforce identifies criminal activities and eliminates vulnerabilities that pose a threat to our nation's borders.

ICE is the primary investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). With more than 19,000 employees in 400 offices around the world, ICE is a key component of the DHS layered defense approach to protecting our nation. For additional information about ICE and career opportunities go to http://www.ice.gov/.

Intern NTE appointments are made on a temporary basis not to exceed 1 year from the time of the initial appointment to complete temporary projects perform labor-intensive tasks not requiring subject-matter expertise, or to fill traditional summer jobs. Appointments may be extended in 1 year increments up to the established caps. Intern NTEs may be converted to a term, career, or career-conditional appointment non-competitively if requirements are met.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities concerning, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring.  These authorities are subject to change.

Who May Apply:

  • U.S. citizens who are currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a full or half-time basis as a degree seeking student.  

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Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA), Duty Location: Washington, DC.

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Note: One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
03/16/2017 to 03/22/2017
Salary
$36,281 to - $36,281 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 05
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington DC, DC
01 vacancies
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Internships - Internships NTE 1 year
Work schedule
Multiple Schedules
Service
Promotion potential
05
Supervisory status
No
Announcement number
LAG-PLA-1928472-BTR-257
Control number
465895600

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Duties

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Job duties will vary depending on the area of study and position. Representative duties for this position include:

  • Performing a variety of assignments designed to provide training, experience and technical competence in the methods, procedures, principles, theories, and techniques for the collection and analysis of program specific reports, as well as studies pertaining to an assigned area of ICE program emphasis.
  • Handling routine matters and referring inquiries to appropriate personnel based on knowledge of programs and functions, assignments, internal procedures and relationships.
  • Participating with professional staff in the development and analysis of research, documents and data required by managers
  • Assisting in planning and organizing actions necessary to accomplish short-and-long range program goals.
  • Working closely with supervisor and other staff members to develop resolutions of problems/issues and making basic recommendations.
  • Performing a broad range of duties using various computer software programs to perform such operations as updating, revising, sorting, calculating, and manipulating data in spreadsheets.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Ability to pass drug screen for federal employment
  • Relevant Experience (see Qualifications and Evaluations Tab)
  • Complete Application Package (see How to Apply Tab)
  • Selective Service registration required
  • Ability to pass background investigation

Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

Pathways Internship Programs candidates must meet the qualification requirements consistent with the ICE Pathways Programs Qualification Standard applicable to the position being filled.

  • Candidate must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment on a full or half-time basis as a degree-seeking student.
  • Must remain in good academic standing as defined by the school, generally at least a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) for undergraduate programs (cumulative) and a 3.0 GPA for advanced degree programs.
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 must be maintained throughout the entire internship appointment.
  • Must be 16 years or older at the time of appointment.
  • Degree does not have to be related to the position/series; however to be eligible, candidate must meet the ICE Qualification Standards for the position to which the Intern may be converted.
  • Meet the ICE developed qualifications standards prior to appointment and any physical, suitability, security requirements and if applicable medical clearance.
  • If selected, you will be required to sign a Pathways Program Participant Agreement.

GS-5: In order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-5 grade level, applicant must possess the following:

  • Completion of four (4) full academic years of post-high school study leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent.      

Note: All post-high school education must be accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  One full academic year of undergraduate; graduate; vocational; trades; technical or high school education is the number of credit hours determined by the college, university or school to represent 1 year of full-time study.

National Service Experience (i.e. volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.  You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.  Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

Additional information

E-Verify:

DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Public Trust as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants are considered in the following order:

1. Candidates on the DHS Priority Reemployment List (RPL)

2. Preference eligibles having a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more,

3. 10-point preference eligibles,

4. 5-point preference eligibles, and

5. Non-preference eligibles

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education and training will be rated using an Assessment Questionnaire. The questions are related to the following fundamental competencies (or Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) needed to perform the duties of this job: oral communication, written communication, and technical competence.

For more information regarding veterans' preference, please see: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

Interview Requirement: Interviews may be required for this position. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration.

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