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Summary
***Due to the government shutdown, all dates listed in this announcement have been pushed back by THREE weeks which include the dates for the interviews and the training beginning and ending dates.***
The Human Exploitation Rescue Operative (H.E.R.O.) Child-Rescue Corps is seeking candidates for a one-year, non-paid internship at computer forensics labs in more than 50 Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement law enforcement offices throughout the United States.
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Overview
- Hiring complete
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Open & closing dates
12/03/2018 to 02/22/2019
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Salary
$0 - $0 without compensation
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Pay scale & grade
GS 00
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Locations
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Birmingham, AL 2 vacancies
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Fort Smith, AR 1 vacancy
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Little Rock, AR 3 vacancies
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Texarkana, AR 1 vacancy
Additional locations are listed below.
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
25% or less - You will be expected to travel for the 12 week training course
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Internships
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Work schedule
Full-Time
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Announcement number
DAL-INV-10368750-HERO-ICE
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Control number
518357900
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This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Ill, Injured, or Wounded Armed Service Members or Ill, Injured, or Wounded Veterans
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Duties
Before reporting to the field offices, candidates receive 3 weeks of training with the National Association to Protect Children regarding the issues surrounding child exploitation and an additional 9 weeks of highly technical computer forensic training all in an effort to provide candidates with the tools necessary to assist federal agents in the fight against online child sexual exploitation.
Who May Apply:
These positions are reserved for ill, injured, or wounded armed service members and ill, injured, or wounded veterans who meet one of the following criteria:
- Currently on active duty, due to transition out of the service, and able to serve in the Operation Warfighter (OWF) Program.
- Currently separated or retired and eligible under the Veteran Affairs (VA) Vocational Rehabilitation program.
- Discharged from the service and currently a part-time or full-time student enrolled in a 2 year, 4 year, graduate, and/or certificate program.
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To qualify for this internship, you must be an ill, injured, or wounded armed service member or an ill, injured, or wounded veteran and fall into one of the three authorized categories. The qualifications for each category are as follows:
The documentation requirements by category are listed below:
Operation Warfighter (OWF) Program:
If choosing Salt Lake City, Utah, Calexico, California, Kansas City, Missouri, Honolulu, Hawaii or Guam field locations, please note that these locations can host an intern for training, but offers of permanent placement after the internship does not and will not exist at these locations.
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every volunteer to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for Top Secret clearance as a condition of placement into this program. 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. Possession of marijuana is illegal under Federal Law in any capacity, even medicinal (Schedule I of the Controlled Substance Act).
BENEFITS
Volunteers are not eligible for compensation or federal benefits. All participating volunteers, though not considered to be a Federal employees, do have the following rights as described below:
Additional information about the HERO Child Rescue Corps Program can be found at here
Additional information about the National Association to Protect Children can be found at here
All dates listed within this announcement are subject to change without notice.
These internships are reserved for ill, injured, or wounded service members who are either active, separated or retired from all service components.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- You must successfully pass a background investigation and obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
- You must successfully pass a drug screen.
- You must be able to attend a 12 week training class - Training begins on June 3, 2019 in Orlando, Florida and concludes on August 23, 2019 in Fairfax, Virginia. Attendance is required and not optional.
Qualifications
To qualify for this internship, you must be an ill, injured, or wounded armed service member or an ill, injured, or wounded veteran and fall into one of the three authorized categories. The qualifications for each category are as follows:
- Operation Warfighter (OWF) Program: You must be currently on active duty and due to transition out of the service within the next two years. Your command must allow participation and agree to the conditions of the internship.
- Non Paid Work Experience Program (NPWE): You must be an honorably separated or retired service member and qualify for the VA Vocational Rehabilitation (Voc Rehab) program. Your Vocational Rehab counselor must agree to your participation in this internship.
- Student Volunteer Program (SVP): You must be either a full or part-time student enrolled in a 2 year, 4 year, graduate, and/or certificate program pursuing a degree program that is accredited by the Board of Education.
The documentation requirements by category are listed below:
Operation Warfighter (OWF) Program:
- Statement of Service that includes your tentative date of release from active duty
- Operation Warfighter paperwork - please check with your current command
- Command Consent to participate in the program
- Documentation and/or disability percentage showing you are ill, injured, or wounded
- Vocational Rehabilitation paperwork from the VA, including counselor and contact information
- Member Copy 4 of your DD214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty)
- Disability Rating documentation from the Veterans Administration
- Current transcripts with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher (unofficial copies are acceptable)
- Proof of current school enrollment showing Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 enrollment
- Member Copy 4 of your DD214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty)
- Disability Rating documentation from the Veterans Administration
Education
There are no minimum education requirements necessary to participate in this internship. A+ computer certification is preferred but not required.
Additional information
As a HERO Child Rescue Corps Volunteer, training will involve both familiarization with child protective techniques and law, as well as utilization of computer forensic tools to combat child abuse such as:
- Knowledge of child abuse, exploitation and protection
- Knowledge of criminal and predator behavior
- Overview of the Child Protection System, the Criminal Justice System and International Law
- Role of the computer forensic analyst in the investigation of child predators
- Preview hard drives using forensically sound procedures to scan for evidence
- Conduct analysis of internet artifacts
- Image and analyze Random Access Memory (RAM) on a live computer system
- Analyze the Windows Registry to determine removable volumes that have been attached to the computer system
- Examine Exchangeable Image File Format (EXIF) information embedded inside graphic images
- Assist with conducting validation testing of computer forensic hardware and software
If choosing Salt Lake City, Utah, Calexico, California, Kansas City, Missouri, Honolulu, Hawaii or Guam field locations, please note that these locations can host an intern for training, but offers of permanent placement after the internship does not and will not exist at these locations.
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every volunteer to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for Top Secret clearance as a condition of placement into this program. 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. Possession of marijuana is illegal under Federal Law in any capacity, even medicinal (Schedule I of the Controlled Substance Act).
BENEFITS
Volunteers are not eligible for compensation or federal benefits. All participating volunteers, though not considered to be a Federal employees, do have the following rights as described below:
- The Federal Tort Claims provision published in 28 U.S.C. 2671 through 2680. Claims arising as result of volunteer participation should be referred to the Department of Homeland Security; and
- 5 U.S.C. 8101 through 8193, relative to compensation for injuries sustained during the performance of work assignments. Claims related to injuries should be referred to the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, U.S. Department of Labor for adjudication.
Additional information about the HERO Child Rescue Corps Program can be found at here
Additional information about the National Association to Protect Children can be found at here
All dates listed within this announcement are subject to change without notice.
These internships are reserved for ill, injured, or wounded service members who are either active, separated or retired from all service components.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All application packages that meet the eligibility and document requirements will be reviewed by the Program Partners for further consideration.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
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 ENSURE DOCUMENTS ARE LEGIBLE.
- Resume showing relevant experience, education and training. Work experience should include: job title, duties, employer's name, employer's telephone number, employer's address, starting and ending dates (MM/YY), hours worked per week, and indicate whether or not we may contact your current supervisor.
- Member Copy 4 of your DD214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty) or Statement of Service if you are not yet discharged. To view an example of a Statement of Service, please click here . If Member Copy 4 is not provided, your application will not move forward in the consideration process. DD214s with the type of discharge omitted or covered will be rejected.
- Disability rating from the Veterans Administration showing proof of being ill, injured or wounded. (Do NOT send medical records as proof)
- Computer Certifications (optional)
For those applying under the Operation Warfighter (OWF) Program, submit a copy of the OWF paperwork. Ensure paperwork includes consent from your chain of command.
For those applying under the Non Paid Work Experience (NPWE) Program, submit a copy of your vocational rehabilitation paperwork with the name and contact information of your assigned counselor.
For those applying as Student Volunteers (SVP), submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) or a list of coursework with hours completed along with proof of current enrollment. This education must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The documentation requirements by category are listed below:
Operation Warfighter (OWF) Program:
- Statement of Service that includes your tentative date of release from active duty
- Operation Warfighter paperwork - please check with your current command
- Command Consent to participate in the program
- Documentation and/or disability percentage showing you are ill, injured, or wounded
- Vocational Rehabilitation paperwork from the VA, including counselor and contact information
- Member Copy 4 of your DD214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty)
- Disability Rating documentation from the Veterans Administration
- Current transcripts with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher (unofficial copies are acceptable)
- Proof of current school enrollment showing Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 enrollment
- Member Copy 4 of your DD214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty)
- Disability Rating documentation from the Veterans Administration
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the Occupational Questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10368750 and submit the required documentation outlined under the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section below.
The complete initial Application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/22/2019.
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 Online 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 My Answers button at the end of the process.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
Applications will not be accepted by mail or email. If you need further assistance, contact the Human Resources Office representative listed on this announcement at least one day prior to the closing date for further instructions.
Agency contact information
Jenneve Zell
- Address
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HERO Child- Rescue Corps Program
7701 N. Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75247
US
Next steps
All application packages that meet the eligibility and document requirements will be reviewed by the Program Partners for further consideration.
If selected for an interview, you will be contacted after the announcement closes with additional information. Interviews will be held the week of February 25, 2019.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Additional Locations
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Flagstaff, AZ 1 vacancy
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Phoenix, AZ 1 vacancy
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Yuma, AZ 1 vacancy
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Bakersfield, CA 1 vacancy
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Calexico, CA 1 vacancy
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Fresno, CA 1 vacancy
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Long Beach, CA 1 vacancy
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Greeley, CO 1 vacancy
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Fort Lauderdale, FL 2 vacancies
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Fort Myers, FL 1 vacancy
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Fort Pierce, FL 1 vacancy
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Gulfport, FL 1 vacancy
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Jacksonville, FL 1 vacancy
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Miami, FL 1 vacancy
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Panama City, FL 1 vacancy
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Pensacola, FL 1 vacancy
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Sarasota, FL 1 vacancy
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Tallahassee, FL 1 vacancy
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Tampa, FL 4 vacancies
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West Palm Beach, FL 1 vacancy
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Tamuning, GU 1 vacancy
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Honolulu, HI 1 vacancy
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Schofield Barracks, HI 1 vacancy
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Oakbrook Terrace, IL 1 vacancy
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Springfield, IL 1 vacancy
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Indianapolis, IN 1 vacancy
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Wichita, KS 1 vacancy
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Bowling Green, KY 1 vacancy
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Fort Campbell, KY 1 vacancy
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Louisville, KY 1 vacancy
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Mitchellsburg, KY 1 vacancy
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New Orleans, LA 2 vacancies
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Springfield, MA 1 vacancy
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Ocean City, MD 1 vacancy
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Detroit, MI 3 vacancies
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Grand Rapids, MI 1 vacancy
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Saint Paul, MN 1 vacancy
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Kansas City, MO 1 vacancy
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Saint Louis, MO 1 vacancy
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Springfield, MO 1 vacancy
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Charlotte, NC 1 vacancy
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Fayetteville, NC 2 vacancies
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Fort Bragg, NC 1 vacancy
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Winston-Salem, NC 1 vacancy
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Grand Island, NE 1 vacancy
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Omaha, NE 2 vacancies
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Newark, NJ 1 vacancy
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Las Vegas, NV 1 vacancy
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Albany, NY 1 vacancy
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Buffalo, NY 2 vacancies
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Massena, NY 1 vacancy
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Rouses Point, NY 1 vacancy
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Syracuse, NY 1 vacancy
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Cincinnati, OH 1 vacancy
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Cleveland, OH 1 vacancy
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Columbus, OH 1 vacancy
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Oklahoma City, OK 1 vacancy
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Tulsa, OK 1 vacancy
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Portland, OR 2 vacancies
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San Juan, PR 1 vacancy
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Charleston, SC 1 vacancy
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Nashville, TN 1 vacancy
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Austin, TX 1 vacancy
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Corpus Christi, TX 1 vacancy
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Fort Hood, TX 1 vacancy
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Houston, TX 2 vacancies
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Irving, TX 1 vacancy
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Laredo, TX 1 vacancy
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Lubbock, TX 1 vacancy
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San Antonio, TX 1 vacancy
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Salt Lake City, UT 1 vacancy
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Norfolk, VA 2 vacancies
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 1 vacancy
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Spokane, WA 1 vacancy
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Milwaukee, WI 1 vacancy
Help
For those applying under the Operation Warfighter (OWF) Program, submit a copy of the OWF paperwork. Ensure paperwork includes consent from your chain of command.
For those applying under the Non Paid Work Experience (NPWE) Program, submit a copy of your vocational rehabilitation paperwork with the name and contact information of your assigned counselor.
For those applying as Student Volunteers (SVP), submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) or a list of coursework with hours completed along with proof of current enrollment. This education must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The documentation requirements by category are listed below:
Operation Warfighter (OWF) Program:
Required Documents
PLEASE ENSURE DOCUMENTS ARE LEGIBLE.
- Resume showing relevant experience, education and training. Work experience should include: job title, duties, employer's name, employer's telephone number, employer's address, starting and ending dates (MM/YY), hours worked per week, and indicate whether or not we may contact your current supervisor.
- Member Copy 4 of your DD214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty) or Statement of Service if you are not yet discharged. To view an example of a Statement of Service, please click here . If Member Copy 4 is not provided, your application will not move forward in the consideration process. DD214s with the type of discharge omitted or covered will be rejected.
- Disability rating from the Veterans Administration showing proof of being ill, injured or wounded. (Do NOT send medical records as proof)
- Computer Certifications (optional)
For those applying under the Operation Warfighter (OWF) Program, submit a copy of the OWF paperwork. Ensure paperwork includes consent from your chain of command.
For those applying under the Non Paid Work Experience (NPWE) Program, submit a copy of your vocational rehabilitation paperwork with the name and contact information of your assigned counselor.
For those applying as Student Volunteers (SVP), submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) or a list of coursework with hours completed along with proof of current enrollment. This education must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The documentation requirements by category are listed below:
Operation Warfighter (OWF) Program:
- Statement of Service that includes your tentative date of release from active duty
- Operation Warfighter paperwork - please check with your current command
- Command Consent to participate in the program
- Documentation and/or disability percentage showing you are ill, injured, or wounded
- Vocational Rehabilitation paperwork from the VA, including counselor and contact information
- Member Copy 4 of your DD214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty)
- Disability Rating documentation from the Veterans Administration
- Current transcripts with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher (unofficial copies are acceptable)
- Proof of current school enrollment showing Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 enrollment
- Member Copy 4 of your DD214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty)
- Disability Rating documentation from the Veterans Administration
Help
Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the Occupational Questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10368750 and submit the required documentation outlined under the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section below.
The complete initial Application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/22/2019.
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 Online 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 My Answers button at the end of the process.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
Applications will not be accepted by mail or email. If you need further assistance, contact the Human Resources Office representative listed on this announcement at least one day prior to the closing date for further instructions.
Agency contact information
Jenneve Zell
- Address
-
HERO Child- Rescue Corps Program
7701 N. Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75247
US
Next steps
All application packages that meet the eligibility and document requirements will be reviewed by the Program Partners for further consideration.
If selected for an interview, you will be contacted after the announcement closes with additional information. Interviews will be held the week of February 25, 2019.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Additional Locations
-
Flagstaff, AZ 1 vacancy
-
Phoenix, AZ 1 vacancy
-
Yuma, AZ 1 vacancy
-
Bakersfield, CA 1 vacancy
-
Calexico, CA 1 vacancy
-
Fresno, CA 1 vacancy
-
Long Beach, CA 1 vacancy
-
Greeley, CO 1 vacancy
-
Fort Lauderdale, FL 2 vacancies
-
Fort Myers, FL 1 vacancy
-
Fort Pierce, FL 1 vacancy
-
Gulfport, FL 1 vacancy
-
Jacksonville, FL 1 vacancy
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Miami, FL 1 vacancy
-
Panama City, FL 1 vacancy
-
Pensacola, FL 1 vacancy
-
Sarasota, FL 1 vacancy
-
Tallahassee, FL 1 vacancy
-
Tampa, FL 4 vacancies
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West Palm Beach, FL 1 vacancy
-
Tamuning, GU 1 vacancy
-
Honolulu, HI 1 vacancy
-
Schofield Barracks, HI 1 vacancy
-
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 1 vacancy
-
Springfield, IL 1 vacancy
-
Indianapolis, IN 1 vacancy
-
Wichita, KS 1 vacancy
-
Bowling Green, KY 1 vacancy
-
Fort Campbell, KY 1 vacancy
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Louisville, KY 1 vacancy
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Mitchellsburg, KY 1 vacancy
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New Orleans, LA 2 vacancies
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Springfield, MA 1 vacancy
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Ocean City, MD 1 vacancy
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Detroit, MI 3 vacancies
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Grand Rapids, MI 1 vacancy
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Saint Paul, MN 1 vacancy
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Kansas City, MO 1 vacancy
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Saint Louis, MO 1 vacancy
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Springfield, MO 1 vacancy
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Charlotte, NC 1 vacancy
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Fayetteville, NC 2 vacancies
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Fort Bragg, NC 1 vacancy
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Winston-Salem, NC 1 vacancy
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Grand Island, NE 1 vacancy
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Omaha, NE 2 vacancies
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Newark, NJ 1 vacancy
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Las Vegas, NV 1 vacancy
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Albany, NY 1 vacancy
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Buffalo, NY 2 vacancies
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Massena, NY 1 vacancy
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Rouses Point, NY 1 vacancy
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Syracuse, NY 1 vacancy
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Cincinnati, OH 1 vacancy
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Cleveland, OH 1 vacancy
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Columbus, OH 1 vacancy
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Oklahoma City, OK 1 vacancy
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Tulsa, OK 1 vacancy
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Portland, OR 2 vacancies
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San Juan, PR 1 vacancy
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Charleston, SC 1 vacancy
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Nashville, TN 1 vacancy
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Austin, TX 1 vacancy
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Corpus Christi, TX 1 vacancy
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Fort Hood, TX 1 vacancy
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Houston, TX 2 vacancies
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Irving, TX 1 vacancy
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Laredo, TX 1 vacancy
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Lubbock, TX 1 vacancy
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San Antonio, TX 1 vacancy
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Salt Lake City, UT 1 vacancy
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Norfolk, VA 2 vacancies
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 1 vacancy
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Spokane, WA 1 vacancy
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Milwaukee, WI 1 vacancy
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Agency contact information
Jenneve Zell
- Address
-
HERO Child- Rescue Corps Program
7701 N. Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75247
US