This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/484889100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters. The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.
Discover a challenging and rewarding career with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the sole organization responsible for securing the nation's borders. At CBP, we:
For more information about CBP's mission, activities, and careers, please visit our website at: http://www.cbp.gov/.
Who May Apply: Status Candidates which include:
For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please see http://www.dhs.gov/careers.
Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of International Affairs, International Organizations and Agreements Division, Brussels, Belgium.
This announcement will be used to fill GS-14 positions under of two series (GS-1801 or GS-1896). You will apply for each announcement (CBP-2024699-TAS MP or CBP-2024706-TAS MP) for which you would like to receive consideration. This position will be filled on a limited basis for an initial period not-to-exceed two years. At the discretion of management the assignment may be extended for additional periods up to a maximum of five years. Incumbent may be returned at any time to his/her position, or to a position of equivalent grade and pay as the one from which assigned. This is an accompanied tour.
Note: One or more selections may be made using this job opportunity announcement.
Learn more about this agency12/22/2017 to 12/29/2017
$88,136 - $114,578 per year
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - You may be required to travel up to 25% of the time.
Yes—Relocation is authorized.
Agency Employees Only - Agency Employees Only NTE 2 Years
Full-time - Full Time
14
1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series
No
CBP-2024699-TAS MP
484889100
The qualifications listed above must be met by Thursday, January 04, 2018 and are subject to verification at any stage of the application process.
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 qualify for the GS-14 level if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent performing duties such as:
Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service.
Secondary CBPO Coverage: This position MAY be filled as a secondary position as provided under the special retirement provision of Public Law 110-161 for Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). In order to be eligible for coverage under this special provision, the employee must meet the definition of a secondary' covered CBPO. A secondary' covered CBPO is defined as an employee who is directly transferred from a primary position to a supervisory, managerial or administrative position in DHS after performing work for at least 3 years in a CBP Officer, GS-1895; Customs Inspector, GS-1890; Immigration Inspector, GS-1896; and/or Canine Enforcement Officer, GS-1801 position whose duties included activities related to the arrival and departure of persons, conveyance and merchandise at a port of entry, and do not have a break in service of more than 3 days. An employee who has been continuously employed in a secondary position since moving directly from a primary position without a break in service exceeding 3 days is covered under the special provision.
Upon selection, candidates will be required to undergo, and must successfully pass, a Single Scope background investigation for placement into this position. For more information, please see http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/careers/apply/mandatory_back_invest.xml. A polygraph examination may be required. You will be required to obtain and maintain, at a minimum, a Top Secret/Secret Compartmented (TS/SCI) clearance.
Drug Testing: This job has been identified as "testing designated" under Drug-Free Workplace Program. You must satisfactorily completed a drug test prior to being hired. The agency will schedule, provide and pay for the drug test. Once onboard, you will be subject to random drug testing.
Medical/Physical: The person selected for this position must be determined physically fit by an authorized government physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties; and also pass a medical examination (which includes vision, hearing, Cardiovascular, and mobility of extremities) given by an authorized government physician.
Overtime: You must be readily available to work overtime on a scheduled or unscheduled basis in excess of the 40-hour work week.
Uniforms: This position requires you to wear an officially-approved uniform while in duty status.
Motor Vehicle Operation: You must possess a valid state automobile driver's license at the time of appointment.
Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Human Resources will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) will be rated between 70 and 100 based on your responses to the online assessment. If you are eligible for placement under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP), you must earn a score of 85 above to be considered well qualified.
The KSAs for this position are:
Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or e-mail. The address below is for inquiries only. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the Hiring Center listed at the end of this job announcement at least two days prior to the closing date for further instructions. You may apply more than once; however, only your most recent application will be used.
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 the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts to register or sign into Application Manager. 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 must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Thursday, January 04, 2018
You are not required to submit official documentation as part of your application package. However, if selected, you must provide the required official documentation prior to appointment.
We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may FAX your résumé, 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.
If any part of your application is not received, it will be evaluated solely on the information available.
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and/or interviews. We will notify you by e-mail after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status", and then click "More Information". We expect to make a final job offer within 90 days after the deadline for applications.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/484889100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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