This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/468634000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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.
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.
Who May Apply: U.S. citizens who have been accepted for enrollment or who are currently enrolled and seeking a degree in a qualifying educational institution on a full or half-time basis.
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Organizational Location: This position is located in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), Atlanta Field Office.
Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Note: One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Learn more about this agency06/19/2017 to 06/23/2017
$25,514 - $33,164 per year
GS 04
3 vacancies in the following locations:
Occasional travel - May be required.
No
Internships - Internships NTE 1 YEAR
Multiple Schedules
04
No
LAG-FAT-1949843-SD-855-PW
468634000
As a Pathways Intern with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), you will perform 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. Typical work assignments include:
Requirements:
Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
BASIC ELIGIBILITY:
Pathways Internship Programs candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements of the ICE Pathways Programs. Specifically, you must:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
GS-4: In order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-4 grade level, applicant must meet the following: Completion of two full academic years of post-high school study or possess an associate's degree.
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): 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.
Current or Former Political Appointees The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.
Non-Competitive Conversion Eligibility: Candidate(s) selected from this announcement may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a term or permanent position in the competitive service provided that all terms of the Internship Program are met, there is an available position, and the candidate is a U.S. citizen. However, conversion is not mandatory or guaranteed. Additional information on the ICE Pathways Program can be found at: http://www.ice.gov/careers/pathways. 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.
Suitability: If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
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.
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 (PRL);
2. Preference eligibles having a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more;
3. 10-point preference eligibles;
4. 5-point preference eligible; and
5. Non-preference eligible
Veterans: 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.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
If you cannot complete your Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, June 23, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. If you need further assistance, contact the Office of Human Capital representative listed on this announcement at least one day prior to Friday, June 23, 2017 for further instructions. You must submit all required information by Friday, June 23, 2017. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. A valid email address is required in order to notify you of the outcome of your application.
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 apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, June 23, 2017 to receive consideration.
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 interviews. We will notify you by email the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on your USAJobs account throughout the process. 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/468634000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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