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Summary
Serves as a Maintenance Worker performing maintenance & operation of water conveyance and flood control structures, and other technical support duties for the Operations and Maintenance Division. The position specifically supports the agency's boundary preservation, flood control, and water conveyance strategic goals.
OPEN UNTIL VACANCY IS FILLED, MAY BE EXTENDED/CLOSED PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE. FIRST CUT OFF DATE IS 5/10/2023. OTHER CUTOFF DATES WILL BE DETERMINED AS NEEDED.
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Overview
- Hiring complete
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Open & closing dates
04/25/2023 to 09/22/2023
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Salary
$21.35 - $29.92 per hour
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Pay scale & grade
WG 7
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Locations
few vacancies in the following locations:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
7
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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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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
DEST-11938899-23-LP
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Control number
721884900
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This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
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Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
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Veterans
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Individuals with disabilities
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Military spouses
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Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
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Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
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Land and base management
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Clarification from the agency
Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles), Certain Military Spouses, Former Overseas Employees, Peace Corps and AmeriCorps Vista, Schedule A, Special Authorities, certain Land Management Eligibles, The Public, and Veterans
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Duties
- Performs maintenance of dam and levee structures such as gates, barricades, signs, hydraulic control equipment, irrigation and drainage structures, and cattle guards.
- Sands, scrapes, and sandblasts materials to paint wood, concrete, metal structures.
- Performs electrical work such as replacing or repairing damaged 110 volt light fixtures.
- Replaces and repairs faucets, sinks, drain lines, traps, lavatory fixtures and commodes.
- Installs polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sewer pipe between buildings and sewer lines.
- Constructs concrete forms for slabs, drainage, and irrigation structures.
- Performs operator-level maintenance tasks to ensure safe and serviceable condition.
- Operates a three-quarter ton pickup on levee structures, and operates a one-ton truck as needed.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or Naturalized U.S. Citizen.
- Status Candidates Only: You must meet one or more criteria in the Area of Consideration section.
- You must obtain and maintain a favorable background Investigation.
- You may be required to serve a one year probationary period.
- You must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination.
- You must pass a pre-employment drug test and pass periodic drug testing thereafter. A positive result will prevent employment or subject the incumbent to disciplinary action, up to removal from the position.
- You must be able to lift and carry up to 44 pounds unassisted, and over 44 pounds with assistance.
- You must be able to sustain periods of substantial walking, bending, stooping, standing, crouching, stretching, and reaching.
- You may be subject to unfavorable conditions that include high and low temperature extremes, and excessive winds.
- You may be subject to rotating shifts during flood operations.
- You may be required to work overtime.
- You must complete and successfully pass the DHS required E-Verify employment verification check.
- You must maintain Direct Deposit of my federal pay.
- You may be required to use a face-fitted respirator.
- You may be exposed to draft, changing temperatures, dirt, dust, grease, solvent, chemical fumes, heights, noise, slippery or uneven surfaces, or open waterways.
- You may be subject to on-call or stand-by status.
- You must possess and maintain a valid driver license, without impeding restrictions, and issued by a U.S. state, District of Columbia, or U.S. Territory.
Qualifications
Qualifications must be met by first cut-off by 5/10/2023.
Minimum Qualification Requirement - To qualify, there is no specific length of training or experience required, however your resume must demonstrate enough experience to show your ability to perform the duties of a Maintenance Worker (Open Until Filled) without more than normal supervision.
Examples of such experience include: removal of scale, rust, dirt, and old paint from surfaces and applying coating material; brushing out, rolling on, and spraying paint onto metal, wooden, and concrete surfaces; installing light fixtures, fuses, relays, and outlets; using standard hand tools and portable power tools such as screwdrivers, wire cutters, drills, and soldering irons; knowledge of woodworking techniques and measuring tapes, squares, levels, to measure, cut, and construct and install materials; mixing, pouring, and smoothing concrete for slabs and footings; pouring concrete in to forms and spreading and leveling concrete; using a variety of tools including a pneumatic hammer, and concrete saw; measuring, cutting, bending, threading pipe to seal such things as elbows, union joints, faucets, and shower drains; operating vehicles such as pickup truck, panel truck, flatbed truck, carryall, and sedan; performing operator-level maintenance tasks to keep vehicles and equipment in safe and serviceable condition; operating a wheel-mounted farm-type tractor with towed or attached equipment; using basic tools such as wrenches, sockets, pliers, and/or screwdrivers to perform maintenance tasks on vehicles and equipment; reading, interpreting, and fully complying with instructions and guidelines, of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety principles and practices.
For more information on these qualification standards, please Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards.
Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.
Part-Time or Unpaid Experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.
Physical Effort
Representative duties entail the following functional requirements: unassisted heavy lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 44 pounds; lifting and carrying of items weighing over 44 pounds with the assistance of others or by using equipment such as carts, hand trucks, and dollies; recurring walking, standing, stooping, bending, and kneeling to work in cramped or hard-to-reach places; using legs and arms to climb ladders, scaffolds, and large equipment; reaching above shoulders; engaging in rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously to operate multiple vehicle controls; using near and far vision (correctable) and depth perception to read instructions, monitor gauges, and operate mobile equipment; hearing (aid permitted) to monitor equipment operation and voice communication; and adjusting to considerable strain caused by constant vibration of equipment and continual jerking and jolting from operating mobile equipment over rough surfaces.
Working Conditions
Representative duties entail the following environmental factors: working indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions and in geographically remote areas alone or as part of a work crew; exposure to drafts, changing temperatures, dirt, dust, grease, solvents, chemical fumes, noise, heights, slippery and uneven surfaces, and open waterways; constant noise from equipment; and are subject to abrasions, cuts, bruises, strains, broken bones, insect bites, and other injuries. Follows established safety procedures and practices to avoid injury and possible hazards in the work area. Uses personal protective clothing, equipment, and safety gear (e.g., life vest, safety shoes, goggles, face shields, hearing protection, gloves, etc.). The incumbent is subject to reporting for duty under emergency response conditions, and the position requires the ability to work extended rotating shifts, performing strenuous work such as sandbagging and shoveling under adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
Minimum Qualification Requirement - To qualify, there is no specific length of training or experience required, however your resume must demonstrate enough experience to show your ability to perform the duties of a Maintenance Worker (Open Until Filled) without more than normal supervision.
Examples of such experience include: removal of scale, rust, dirt, and old paint from surfaces and applying coating material; brushing out, rolling on, and spraying paint onto metal, wooden, and concrete surfaces; installing light fixtures, fuses, relays, and outlets; using standard hand tools and portable power tools such as screwdrivers, wire cutters, drills, and soldering irons; knowledge of woodworking techniques and measuring tapes, squares, levels, to measure, cut, and construct and install materials; mixing, pouring, and smoothing concrete for slabs and footings; pouring concrete in to forms and spreading and leveling concrete; using a variety of tools including a pneumatic hammer, and concrete saw; measuring, cutting, bending, threading pipe to seal such things as elbows, union joints, faucets, and shower drains; operating vehicles such as pickup truck, panel truck, flatbed truck, carryall, and sedan; performing operator-level maintenance tasks to keep vehicles and equipment in safe and serviceable condition; operating a wheel-mounted farm-type tractor with towed or attached equipment; using basic tools such as wrenches, sockets, pliers, and/or screwdrivers to perform maintenance tasks on vehicles and equipment; reading, interpreting, and fully complying with instructions and guidelines, of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety principles and practices.
For more information on these qualification standards, please Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards.
Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.
Part-Time or Unpaid Experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.
Physical Effort
Representative duties entail the following functional requirements: unassisted heavy lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 44 pounds; lifting and carrying of items weighing over 44 pounds with the assistance of others or by using equipment such as carts, hand trucks, and dollies; recurring walking, standing, stooping, bending, and kneeling to work in cramped or hard-to-reach places; using legs and arms to climb ladders, scaffolds, and large equipment; reaching above shoulders; engaging in rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously to operate multiple vehicle controls; using near and far vision (correctable) and depth perception to read instructions, monitor gauges, and operate mobile equipment; hearing (aid permitted) to monitor equipment operation and voice communication; and adjusting to considerable strain caused by constant vibration of equipment and continual jerking and jolting from operating mobile equipment over rough surfaces.
Working Conditions
Representative duties entail the following environmental factors: working indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions and in geographically remote areas alone or as part of a work crew; exposure to drafts, changing temperatures, dirt, dust, grease, solvents, chemical fumes, noise, heights, slippery and uneven surfaces, and open waterways; constant noise from equipment; and are subject to abrasions, cuts, bruises, strains, broken bones, insect bites, and other injuries. Follows established safety procedures and practices to avoid injury and possible hazards in the work area. Uses personal protective clothing, equipment, and safety gear (e.g., life vest, safety shoes, goggles, face shields, hearing protection, gloves, etc.). The incumbent is subject to reporting for duty under emergency response conditions, and the position requires the ability to work extended rotating shifts, performing strenuous work such as sandbagging and shoveling under adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone - no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional information
- If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (member-4 copy preferred) or other proof of eligibility that shows the dates you were on active duty and your character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are claiming Disabled Veterans' preference you must also submit documentation of disability (i.e. VA Disability Verification Letter) and the SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference." For more information on veterans' preference see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov).
- The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be rated in well-qualified by scoring 85 or higher on the assessment for this vacancy. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
- The hiring agency may use this announcement to fill similar positions that become vacant in the near future.
Benefits
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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.
Once the announcement has closed, a qualifications review will be conducted. Resumes and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify eligibility and determine qualifications. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Your rating will be based on the responses to the assessment questionnaire and the information provided in your resume. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. This could cause you to lose consideration for this position.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on your entire application and the extent to which you demonstrate the following competencies and/or knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Maintenance Worker Skills
- Vehicle Equipment Operator
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.
All applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- Resume: You MUST include complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you may no longer be considered for this position.
- Completed occupational questionnaire.
- License: You MUST submit a copy of your valid driver license, without impeding restrictions, and issued by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory or you will be rated ineligible.
- Proof of eligibility for merit promotion as described under the Area of Consideration section: Current or former federal civilian employees MUST submit an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, indicating the title, series, grade, appointing authority, and tenure to verify eligibility for merit promotion appointment.
- All Veterans: DD-214 (Member 4 copy is preferred), which includes character of service, or for Active-Duty Service Members a certification which includes service dates, type of separation, and character of service. A "certification" is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
- Disabled Veterans (if applicable): VA Disability Letter (with percentage of disability) OR document of disability determination from a branch of the armed forces which reflects a compensable service-connected disability rating.
- Derived Preference (if applicable): The spouse, widow/widower, or mother of a veteran may be eligible to claim veterans' preference when the veteran is unable to use it. To do so, you must submit an SF-15 www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf and the documentation required by that form.Veterans' Preference: For more information and/or to determine if you are eligible for Veterans' Preference, please visit www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx (for veterans) or www.fedshirevets.gov/job/familypref/index.aspx (for family members). Below is a website for veterans to gain access to their DD-214 online: www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ and the documentation required by that form.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/10/2023 to receive consideration for the first cut-off for applications. Additional cut-off dates will be determined as needed.
- 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 occupational questionnaire.
- Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
- It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
- To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. ?https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11938899
Agency contact information
Loretta Palmer
- loretta.palmer@ibwc.gov
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United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission
4191 N. Mesa Street
El Paso, TX 79902
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may be referred to the hiring official. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.
You will receive status notifications through Application Manager or via email within 4-6 weeks.
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
All applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- Resume: You MUST include complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you may no longer be considered for this position.
- Completed occupational questionnaire.
- License: You MUST submit a copy of your valid driver license, without impeding restrictions, and issued by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory or you will be rated ineligible.
- Proof of eligibility for merit promotion as described under the Area of Consideration section: Current or former federal civilian employees MUST submit an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, indicating the title, series, grade, appointing authority, and tenure to verify eligibility for merit promotion appointment.
- All Veterans: DD-214 (Member 4 copy is preferred), which includes character of service, or for Active-Duty Service Members a certification which includes service dates, type of separation, and character of service. A "certification" is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
- Disabled Veterans (if applicable): VA Disability Letter (with percentage of disability) OR document of disability determination from a branch of the armed forces which reflects a compensable service-connected disability rating.
- Derived Preference (if applicable): The spouse, widow/widower, or mother of a veteran may be eligible to claim veterans' preference when the veteran is unable to use it. To do so, you must submit an SF-15 www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf and the documentation required by that form.Veterans' Preference: For more information and/or to determine if you are eligible for Veterans' Preference, please visit www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx (for veterans) or www.fedshirevets.gov/job/familypref/index.aspx (for family members). Below is a website for veterans to gain access to their DD-214 online: www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ and the documentation required by that form.
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How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/10/2023 to receive consideration for the first cut-off for applications. Additional cut-off dates will be determined as needed.
- 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 occupational questionnaire.
- Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
- It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
- To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. ?https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11938899
Agency contact information
Loretta Palmer
- loretta.palmer@ibwc.gov
- Address
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United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission
4191 N. Mesa Street
El Paso, TX 79902
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may be referred to the hiring official. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.
You will receive status notifications through Application Manager or via email within 4-6 weeks.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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International Boundary and Water Commission: United States and Mexico
The mission of the United States Section, International Boundary & Water Commission is to provide binational solutions to issues that arise during the application of United States - Mexico treaties regarding boundary demarcation, national ownership of waters, sanitation, water quality, and flood control in the border region.
Agency contact information
Loretta Palmer
- loretta.palmer@ibwc.gov
- Address
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United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission
4191 N. Mesa Street
El Paso, TX 79902
US