This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/467101800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is ideal for an expert Marine Interdiction Agent looking for an opportunity to serve in a supervisory capacity, participating with higher-level officials in administering, managing, and planning the agency's marine program, where the work requires application of marine and law enforcement knowledge and skills. This position starts at a salary of $101,409. Salary reflects RUS Pay Scale. If applicable, salary will be adjusted to appropriate locality. Apply for this opportunity to contribute to the total law enforcement mission of the Department of Homeland Security.
This position will be filled on a temporary basis not-to-exceed three years with possible extensions for an additional two years(in one year increments). At the end of this temporary assignment, you will return to the same or similar position and to the previous grade held before the temporary assignment. This position will be filled by either a Supervisory Air Interdiction Agent GS-1881-14, a Supervisory Marine Interdiction Agent GS-1801-14 or a Supervisory Air Interdiction Officer GS-1801-14. The Supervisory Air Interdiction Agent GS-1881-14 will be announced under Vacancy # MHCAMMP-1935290-JF and the Supervisory Air Interdiction Officer GS-1801-14 will be announced under Vacancy # MHCAMMP-1937368-JF.
Who May Apply: Current U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees with competitive status.
For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please see http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/careers/gc_1303762131481.shtm.
Organizational Location: This position is located within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations, in the following locations:
Colorado Springs, CO
Key West, FL
Laredo, TX
San Diego, CA
Washington DC
Yuma, AZ
One or more selections may be made using this job opportunity announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.
Learn more about this agency04/17/2017 to 04/28/2017
$101,409 - $131,833 per year
GS 14
Many vacancies in the following locations:
Occasional travel - Occasional travel will be required for this position.
Yes—Relocation expenses will be paid in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation limits and agency policy.
Temporary Promotion - Temporary Promotion NTE 3 Years
Full-time - Full Time
14
1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series
Yes
MHCAMMP-1937700-JF
467101800
In this position you will be a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. You will strengthen homeland security by formulating marine policies and exercising management supervision, direction and oversight of your designated units. Typical work assignments include:
This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.
You qualify at the GS-14 level if you possess one year of specialized experience including developing policies, procedures, and techniques governing operating standardization for vessel's seaworthy state of readiness; evaluating marine interdiction programs and logistics; preparing comprehensive mission plans that define marine program goals and objectives; and providing technical and operational guidance to a law enforcement staff with national significance that includes other federal, state, local and international law enforcement agencies.
Masters Certificate: This position requires that you currently hold or have previously held a USCG Masters Certificate of any tonnage. All applicants must submit a legible copy of a currently held (valid) or a previously held (expired) USCG Masters Certificate of any tonnage with your application showing capacity.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer 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.
You must:Background Investigation: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (i.e., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy) and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For more information, please see: https://www.cbp.gov/careers/join-cbp/which-career/apply/background-investigation
Polygraph Examination: This position is a polygraph-required position. If you are not a CBP employee in a law enforcement position, you may be required to take a polygraph exam and have favorable results in order to continue in the pre-employment process. Please see Polygraph Examination
Polygraph Reciprocity: If applicable, CBP may accept the results of a prior federal polygraph exam in lieu of a CBP polygraph exam. You may request reciprocity at the time of polygraph scheduling.
Medical: Successful candidates must meet the medical standards and physical requirements for the position. Any medical or psychiatric condition that could affect the ability of the individual to safely and efficiently perform the functions of the position may result in medical disqualification. Medical standards and physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, vision, hearing, and lifting requirements. Determinations are made on a case-by case basis.
Overtime: You must be readily available to work overtime on a scheduled or unscheduled basis in excess of the 40-hour work week.
Uniforms: You are required to wear an officially approved uniform while in a duty status.
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC): You must have successfully completed relevant Federal law enforcement training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) prior to entry into this position. Entry-level training for Air and Marine Agents, Border Patrol Agents and Criminal Investigators meets this requirement.
Probationary Period: Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.
Supervisory Probationary Period: You may be required to serve an 18 month probationary period upon appointment and complete a supervisory training course within 12 months of assignment.
CBP 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 here, http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
Every individual receives a fair opportunity throughout the federal recruitment and hiring process. To learn more, click on the link https://hru.gov/Studio_Recruitment/tools/Mythbuster_on_Federal_Hiring_Policies.pdf
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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 online self-assessment questionnaire that is based on the competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below. You will receive a score ranging from 70-100 based on your responses. Your entire application package will then be reviewed. The final determination will be based on all the information provided in your application package.
If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. To preview the job questionnaire, see View Occupational Questionnaire.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics (KSAOs): Candidates who meet the minimum qualification requirements are required to possess certain Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Other Characteristics (KSAOs) to successfully perform the functions of this position. Candidates will be asked to demonstrate their attainment of these KSAOs in an online self-assessment questionnaire. The KSAOs are:
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) eligibility: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are not CTAP eligible. Information about CTAP eligibility is on the OPM's Career Transition Resources website at: http://www.opm.gov/Reduction_In_Force/employee_resources/ctap/Employee-Guideline_CTAP.asp#3a. To be considered well qualified under CTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Please upload your resume under "Resume" and any other applicable supporting documents mentioned above under "Other" documents. "Other" documents may not be applicable for each applicant, but should be utilized if you are submitting a SF-50 for proof of federal service, veterans documents for eligibility, transcripts for qualifications, etc.
It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered, uploaded, or faxed is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application and you must again upload or fax it by the closing date.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and/or required supporting documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional information. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.
We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may fax your resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documents to (478) 757-3144. You must print a copy of and document your responses to the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire using OPM Form 1203-FX http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf, and the official fax cover sheet: http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf. Please include job opportunity announcement ID 1937700 and provide your SSN, name, and address using the exact name you used when you filled out the questionnaire. If you have uploaded documents into your application, you do not need to fax those same documents.
Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The address below is for inquiries only. You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used. You must submit your resume, your online questionnaire, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Friday, April 28, 2017.
Once the job opportunity announcement has closed, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. You will be notified by email after each of these steps has been completed. Stay informed of changes to your application status by signing up for automatic email alerts at: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/NotificationSettings.aspx. If you are referred, you will receive a final notification of the disposition of the announcement. We expect to make a tentative job offer within 60 days after the close of the announcement. If you are selected, we may conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/467101800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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