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This is a FEMALE ONLY Direct Hire Public Notice. Veterans preference, category rating and traditional rating and ranking procedures do not apply to this Public Notice.
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.
06/26/2018 to 06/28/2018
$41,365 - $79,410 per year
GL 7 - 9
Many vacancies in the following locations:
75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
13
No
OPM-INV-10245575-DH-AJA
503398100
All U.S. Citizens through Direct Hire procedures
If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations within the 26 SAC locations. The 26 SACs are in the following locations:
Atlanta
Baltimore
Boston
Buffalo
Chicago
Dallas
Detroit
Denver
El Paso
Honolulu
Houston
Los Angeles
Miami
Newark
New Orleans
New York
Philadelphia
Phoenix
San Antonio
San Diego
San Francisco
San Juan
Seattle
St Paul
Tampa
Washington, DC
Geographic Locations: When you apply, you will be given the ability to identify up to 2 geographic location preferences, please note these selections are preferences only. The duty location offered will be determined based on the needs of the agency and availability of positions and funding. You may be offered any geographic location that falls within the area of responsibility for any of the 26 locations listed in this vacancy announcement. The duty location will be determined upon final job offer. Please note, when selecting a location you must be willing to work at any duty location that falls within that Geographical location's jurisdiction. For example, if you select the Atlanta SAC Field Office, you may be offered a position in Pensacola, FL.
Promotion Potential: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
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.
Conviction of a Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence: This position requires the selectee to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime or domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, U.S.C. Section 022 (g)(9)).
Felony Convictions: You cannot have any Felony convictions to be considered for the Criminal Investigator position. Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information provided by you is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C., § 1001).
Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP): This position may require substantial amounts of irregular or occasional overtime. You will be required to work on an unscheduled basis in excess of the 40-hour workweek. You must be readily available to perform this unscheduled overtime on a continual basis. LEAP payments begin at the start of FLETC training. If you are offered a position and enter on duty prior to the start of a FLETC class you will NOT receive LEAP until you begin a FLETC training class.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on your resume and supporting documentation to ensure the minimum qualification requirements based on experience and/or education are met. Applicants who meet these requirements may be contacted via email regarding the scheduling of the Special Agent Test Battery and Writing Sample.
Special Agent (SA) Test Battery: The SA Test Battery is a web-based administered test with convenient self-scheduling at more than 500 test centers. The test will measure your reasoning skills, your experience, and your writing skills. You must PASS the SA Test Battery in order to continue in the hiring process. You will not be allowed to retest within 12 months of your test date. (ALL applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process will be required to take the test battery this year even if they have previously passed the test.)
Writing Sample: A PASSING score is required for this assessment which evaluates an applicant's overall writing ability, organization, presentation of ideas, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary. You will not be allowed to retest within 12 months of your test date. (ALL applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process will be required to take the Writing Sample this year even if they have previously passed the test.)
Interview: You will be required to attend an interview face to face or telephonically.
Drug Test: This is a drug testing designated position. You must complete and PASS a drug test as a condition of employment. Employees are subject to drug testing in compliance with the Agency's Drug-Free Workplace Program.
Medical Requirements: Appointment will be contingent upon a candidate's PASSING a pre-employment medical examination to ascertain possession of the physical, emotional, and mental requirements for the position. A direct relationship exists between the physical and medical requirements and the strenuous and hazardous nature of the duties of this weapon carrying position. Any chronic disease or condition affecting the respiratory system, cardiovascular system, the gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, digestive, nervous, endocrine or genitourinary systems that would impair full performance of the job duties is evaluated on a case by case basis and may be disqualifying. Since the duties of this position are exacting and involve the responsibility for the safety of others under trying conditions, you must possess emotional and mental stability. Any condition that would hinder full, efficient performance of the duties of this position or that would cause you to be a hazard to yourself or to others is disqualifying.
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selectees must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for TOP SECRET clearance 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. A polygraph may be administered.
Pre-Employment Physical Fitness Testing: A pre-employment physical fitness test (PFT) may be administered. If administered, a PASSING score will be required in order to continue in the hiring process.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing a detailed description of your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates with the month and year and hours worked per week (if less than 40) for each paid and non-paid work experience job title listed.
2. Other supporting documents (only submit if applicable to you):
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 https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10245575 and submit the required documentation outlined under the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section.
The complete initial Application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/28/2018.
PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Also, if you do not provide a valid email address, you may not be notified of the outcome of your application.
To begin the process, click the Apply button to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit Application button at the end of the process.
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
ICE will initially test 1,000 female applicants for selection consideration. Subsequently, applicants will be tested on an as needed basis to fill additional vacancies. We will consider applications in the order in which they are received to yield 1,000 applicants that are tentatively qualified and eligible to take the ICE SA Battery and Writing Sample online assessments and receive further consideration. If necessary, additional applicants may be considered in the order in which they have applied.
Within approximately 3 weeks of completing the application in USAJOBS and USA Staffing, tentatively qualified and eligible applicants may receive an Assessments are Required notification. Included in this notification will be a link to a web page with further information about scheduling the proctored online assessments. Shortly after receiving this message, these applicants will receive an invitation directly from the proctored testing provider inviting them to schedule an appointment to complete the online assessments.
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications for testing. 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. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
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/503398100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the principal investigative arm of DHS and the second largest investigative agency in the Federal government. Created in 2003 through a merger of the investigative and interior enforcement elements of the U.S. Customs Service and the Immigration and Naturalization Service, ICE now has more than 20,000 employees in more than 400 offices in the United States and 46 foreign countries 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 www.ice.gov.
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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.
