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Launched in 2019, the DHS Volunteer Force was designed to give federal employees a chance to support Customs and Border Protection's critical frontline mission to protect and secure our borders. Volunteers will serve in non-law enforcement humanitarian capacities. See Duties section for more information. This is a 60-day reimbursable detail for deployment to a CBP facility along the Southern Border. Travel, lodging and per diem will be provided by CBP. The detail is not a promotion opportunity.

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Open & closing dates

05/04/2023 to 05/03/2024
Salary

$20,999 - $152,771 per year
Detailees will be compensated at their current rate of pay and with their current locality. Grade and step are not affected.
Pay scale & grade

GS 1 - 15
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Location

Many vacancies in the following location:
- LOCATION IS BASED ON NEED ONLY Location Negotiable After Selection
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

No
Travel Required

76% or greater - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Detail
Work schedule

Full-time - Full time Detail (on location only - this is not a remote detail)
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)
- 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Other
Drug test

No
Position sensitivity and risk

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
- Credentialing
Announcement number

ST-11941926-23-Volunteer
Control number

723963900

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Clarification from the agency

Current federal, civilian employees from any agency at any grade. Applications will be reviewed and submitted to DHS as they are received. The closing date will be extended as necessary to meet the volunteer staffing need.

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Volunteer Force (all grade levels will be considered).

Responsibilities May Include:

Migrant Personal Property Management: tagging, bagging, sealing, storing, and retrieval
Meal Prep: distributing food and water
Supply Distribution: handing out clothes, blankets, personal care items, etc.
Warehouse Supplies: receiving stock, organizing, sorting and labeling supply items, cleaning, packing, re-locating, and distributing supplies to station/site
Supply Runs: picking up pre-purchased items, such as food and supplies
Prescription Medicine Runs: picking up medical prescriptions from local pharmacy
Case File Tracking: walking/driving case files to/from station/site
Basic Housekeeping (as needed): picking up trash, sweeping, and cleaning refrigerators
Assist in Control Room: monitoring and operating access doors, answering phones
Data Entry: enter and maintain data elements into relevant information systems

Please see the information below on how to apply to the DHS Volunteer Force.

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Conditions of Employment

U.S. citizenship required.
Current federal employees who have served with their current agency for more than 90 days and are no longer in a probationary period.
Employees in a good performance standing and have no current or pending disciplinary actions.
Possess an HSPD-12 compliant identification badge (e.g., PIV, Military ID).
Have a government issued travel card (preferred).
Supervisory approval; completion of the Supervisory Deployment Authorization form.
Completion of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) form.
Completion of Section B of the Background Investigation Requirements Determination (BIRD) Form 78.
May be subject to workplace safety protocols.
Deployment locations are based on need and are not negotiable.

Qualifications

On-the-job training will be provided.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Work Hours:
Detailees may be required to work evenings and/or weekends. Extensive overtime may be required. Appropriate premium pay rates will be used in accordance with federal pay regulations.

Deployment and Duration of Detail:
Deployments are for 60-days. You may be asked to deploy within 96 hours of receiving all approvals.

Location:
Facilities along the U.S. Southwest Border. Locations will extend to other geographic areas according to the need. Conditions at some locations could be austere. Deployment locations are based on need and are not negotiable.

Salary Expenses
DHS/CBP will reimburse agencies for all base pay, overtime, and premium pay incurred by employees while serving on interagency detail.

Travel Expenses
All travel expenses related to the detail will be reimbursed by DHS/CBP via travel on invitational orders.

Travel will be paid in accordance with applicable government travel regulations. In most circumstances, detailees will need to have a federal government travel card.

Compensation:
Detailees would continue to be paid at their current rate of pay and with their current locality. Grade and step would not be affected.

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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.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Will consider all federal, civilian employees from any agency at any grade who have approval from their supervisor and agency, and meet the conditions of employment above.

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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.
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 provide a complete online Application Package, which includes:
- Completed Supervisory Deployment Authorization Form - Formal supervisory approval is required for the detail. The Authorization Form is required to provide the necessary approval. To download the form, click https://www.dhs.gov/publication/dhs-volunteer-force-documentation. Download the form and open it in Adobe to complete and save your information. Once the form is complete, upload it as a supporting document with your application. For document upload instructions, see https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Uploading_documents_to_your_application
- Completed Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Form - Participation may require contact with migrants in the performance of your duties. As such, you are required to complete this form in accordance with 6 CFR Part 115.117 (a). To download the form, click https://www.dhs.gov/publication/dhs-volunteer-force-documentation. Download the form and open it in Adobe to complete and save your information. Once the form is complete, upload it as a supporting document with your application. For document upload instructions, see https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Uploading_documents_to_your_application
- Completed Section B of the Background Investigation Requirements Determination (BIRD) Form 78 - Participants will be required to have a current background investigation with their Agency that meets the requirements of the position for which they are volunteering. DHS will conduct updated vetting checks as a part of participation in this effort to ensure compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act. DHS may share the results of the vetting checks with the volunteer's home Agency when the results may impact employment eligibility. To download the form, click https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2023-May/CBP%20Form%2078.pdf. Download the form and open it in Adobe to complete and save your information. Once the form is complete, upload it as a supporting document with your application. For document upload instructions, see https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Uploading_documents_to_your_application
- Completed Questionnaire - https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11941926
To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

*To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the questionnaire.

*Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Agency contact information

DHS Volunteer Force Coordination Cell

Phone

0000000000

Email

dhsvolunteerforce@hq.dhs.gov

Address

Volunteer Force
301 7th St SW
Washington, DC 20024
US

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Next steps

DHS will review your application and documentation and once vetted will coordinate with the appointed representative from your agency to obtain the necessary approval for your detail. Once approval for the detail has been obtained, DHS will coordinate a start date and contact you about next steps. If qualified and not immediately selected, you will be kept in the application pool as additional needs arise.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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Please provide a complete online Application Package, which includes:

Completed Supervisory Deployment Authorization Form - Formal supervisory approval is required for the detail. The Authorization Form is required to provide the necessary approval. To download the form, click https://www.dhs.gov/publication/dhs-volunteer-force-documentation. Download the form and open it in Adobe to complete and save your information. Once the form is complete, upload it as a supporting document with your application. For document upload instructions, see https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Uploading_documents_to_your_application
Completed Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Form - Participation may require contact with migrants in the performance of your duties. As such, you are required to complete this form in accordance with 6 CFR Part 115.117 (a). To download the form, click https://www.dhs.gov/publication/dhs-volunteer-force-documentation. Download the form and open it in Adobe to complete and save your information. Once the form is complete, upload it as a supporting document with your application. For document upload instructions, see https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Uploading_documents_to_your_application
Completed Section B of the Background Investigation Requirements Determination (BIRD) Form 78 - Participants will be required to have a current background investigation with their Agency that meets the requirements of the position for which they are volunteering. DHS will conduct updated vetting checks as a part of participation in this effort to ensure compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act. DHS may share the results of the vetting checks with the volunteer's home Agency when the results may impact employment eligibility. To download the form, click https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2023-May/CBP%20Form%2078.pdf. Download the form and open it in Adobe to complete and save your information. Once the form is complete, upload it as a supporting document with your application. For document upload instructions, see https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Uploading_documents_to_your_application
Completed Questionnaire - https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11941926

Help

To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

*To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the questionnaire.

*Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Agency contact information

DHS Volunteer Force Coordination Cell

Phone: 0000000000
Email: dhsvolunteerforce@hq.dhs.gov
Address: Volunteer Force
301 7th St SW
Washington, DC 20024
US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

DHS will review your application and documentation and once vetted will coordinate with the appointed representative from your agency to obtain the necessary approval for your detail. Once approval for the detail has been obtained, DHS will coordinate a start date and contact you about next steps. If qualified and not immediately selected, you will be kept in the application pool as additional needs arise.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

This job announcement has closed

Help

Reviewing applications

Open & closing dates

05/04/2023 to 05/03/2024
Salary

$20,999 - $152,771 per year
Detailees will be compensated at their current rate of pay and with their current locality. Grade and step are not affected.
Pay scale & grade

GS 1 - 15
Location

Many vacancies in the following location:
- LOCATION IS BASED ON NEED ONLY Location Negotiable After Selection
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

No
Travel Required

76% or greater - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Detail
Work schedule

Full-time - Full time Detail (on location only - this is not a remote detail)
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)
- 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Other
Drug test

No
Position sensitivity and risk

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
- Credentialing
Announcement number

ST-11941926-23-Volunteer
Control number

723963900

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/723963900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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Remote job

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

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Service

Promotion potential

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Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

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Qualifications

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