This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/498400900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
THIS IS A VOLUNTARY REASSIGNMENT OPPORTUNITY WHICH WILL ONLY BE USED TO SOLICIT APPLICATIONS FROM CURRENT GL/GS-1896, BORDER PATROL AGENTS INTERESTED IN A LATERAL REASSIGNMENT (NO CHANGE TO LOWER GRADES WILL BE ACCEPTED).
Who May Apply:
05/01/2018 to 05/14/2018
$41,187 - $95,388 per year
Salary reflects the Rest of U.S. scale and will be adjusted to meet the locality pay of the duty location upon selection.
GS 5 - 12
Additional locations are listed below.
Occasional travel - Overnight travel may be required on a regular and recurring basis.
Yes— A GSA VRP Lump Sum relocation benefit has been authorized.
Permanent
Full-Time
12
No
USBP-OM-10202002-JRB
498400900
For details regarding who can apply for this Job Opportunity Announcement please see the Summary section.
As a Border Patrol Agent, you will serve as a primary Law Enforcement Officer under 5 U.S.C. 8331 (6C) and 8412 (d) and be responsible for:
Listed below are duty locations where positions may be filled under this announcement. You may only receive consideration for up to TWO (2) Stations.
If you wish to change locations after your initial application submission you will need to choose all of your locations again, changing even one location will overwrite all previous location choices. You may not change location preferences after 05/14/2018.
Agents may receive a GSA Lump Sum relocation payment, if their new station meets the "distance test." Please see Qualifications section for further details on this requirement.
Big Bend Sector
Sierra Blanca Stn, Sierra Blanca, TX
Detroit Sector
Sandusky Bay Stn, Port Clinton, OH
Sault Ste. Marie Stn, Sault Ste. Marie, MI
El Centro Sector
El Centro Stn, Imperial, CA
El Paso Sector
Deming Stn, Deming, NM
Havre Sector
Malta Stn, Malta, MT
Plentywood Stn, Plentywood, MT
Sweetgrass Stn, Suburst, MT
Houlton Sector
Rangeley Stn, Rangeley, ME
Van Buren Stn, Van Buren, ME
Laredo Sector
Laredo South Stn, Laredo, TX
Laredo West Stn, Laredo, TX
Rio Grande Valley Sector
Brownsville Stn, Olmito, TX
Harlingen Stn, Harlingen, TX
McAllen Stn, McAllen, TX
Rio Grande City Stn, Rio Grande City, TX
San Diego Sector
Boulevard Stn, Boulevard, CA
Campo Stn, Pine Valley, CA
Spokane Sector
Spokane Sector HQ, Spokane, WA
Swanton Sector
Beecher Falls Stn, Beecher Falls, VT
Massena Stn, Massena, NY
Tucson Sector
Nogales Stn, Nogales, AZ
If selected for a location listed below you may also receive:
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
This is a bargaining unit position.
Motor Vehicle Operation: You must have a valid automobile driver's license at the time of appointment.
Shift Work/Overtime: This position requires regular and recurring shift work. You must be willing and available to work rotating shifts. You may also be rotated between assignments and duty locations. You could be required to work overtime on a daily basis and will be compensated up to an additional 25% of your base pay in accordance with the Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act of 2014.
Travel: Overnight travel may be required on a regular and recurring basis.
Uniforms: This position requires you to wear an officially-approved uniform while in duty status.
Security Clearance: You may be required to obtain a Secret or higher level clearance for this position.
Previous Reassignment: USBP Agents who have received a funded relocation within four years of the closing date of this announcement are not eligible for reassignment to a new duty location.
Withdrawing from Consideration: You may withdraw from consideration for one or more locations by submitting a written request or email to the point of contact on this announcement no later than five calendar days from the closing date of the announcement.
Responding to an Offer: You will have 72 hours after confirmed receipt of an offer to either accept or decline. The formal confirmation offer will be sent electronically unless an applicant does not have an email address. (The 72 hours will start on the date and Human Resource Management receives time the read receipt message).
Acceptance of an Offer: Once you accept a relocation offer, you will be removed from further consideration under this announcement.
Should an employee be selected/offered a position under the terms of the Operational Mobility Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and decline the relocation, the employee will not be eligible to be considered for relocations under the terms of Operational Mobility for a period of two years. This will become effective from this point forward.
Removal of Relocation Lists / Rescinding an Acceptance of a Job Offer: If after accepting an offer and after the 72-hour decision time you decline the offer you will be removed from all lists and may not participate in the Operational Mobility for a period of two years. Any funds received from CBP for that relocation must be repaid in full. NOTE: Repayment of the GSA lump sum is arranged through the CBP National Finance Center, Travel Section. Payments can be made in installments.
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 including your rights and responsibilities.
Every individual receives a fair opportunity throughout the federal recruitment and hiring process. Learn more here.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A series of questions will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications. If you meet those qualifications, you will be referred to management for selection consideration. 50% of the vacancies at each location will be selected based on seniority. The remaining 50% of selections will be made from the remaining applicants.
To preview the job questionnaire, see https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10202002.
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:
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
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. You are able to upload more than one document under "Other" and "Resume" document types.
You may be asked to provide a copy of your recent performance appraisal and/or incentive awards. Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards as an indication of quality prior experience, no points will be assigned.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information visit this link. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
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 must be in English.
If you are unable to apply online or need to submit a document you do not have in electronic form, visit this link for more information regarding an Alternate Application process.
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 05/14/2018.
It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded 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 it by the closing date.
The open period for this Operational Mobility announcement may be extended to allow for a sufficient applicant pool.
Once this announcement has closed, you will be notified via email of changes to your application status by signing up for automatic email alerts with your USAJOBS account. If you are referred, you will receive a final notification of the disposition of the announcement.
Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, 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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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. You are able to upload more than one document under "Other" and "Resume" document types.
You may be asked to provide a copy of your recent performance appraisal and/or incentive awards. Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards as an indication of quality prior experience, no points will be assigned.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information visit this link. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
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 must be in English.
If you are unable to apply online or need to submit a document you do not have in electronic form, visit this link for more information regarding an Alternate Application process.
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 05/14/2018.
It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded 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 it by the closing date.
The open period for this Operational Mobility announcement may be extended to allow for a sufficient applicant pool.
Once this announcement has closed, you will be notified via email of changes to your application status by signing up for automatic email alerts with your USAJOBS account. If you are referred, you will receive a final notification of the disposition of the announcement.
Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, 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.
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/498400900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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