Do you desire to protect American interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career? If so, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling. DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters. The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.
Discover a challenging and rewarding career in CBP, the sole organization responsible for securing the nation's borders. At U.S. Customs and Border Protection, we:
Screen passengers, vehicles, and shipments entering our country
Seize illegal narcotics, vehicles, and agricultural products
Prevent unauthorized entry into the country
Rescue individuals who fall into dangerous conditions traversing our border
For more information about CBP's mission, activities, and careers, please see http://www.cbp.gov/ .
This position will allow you to use your expertise in comprehensive studies and analyses of information gathered from a variety of intelligence and law enforcement sources and to monitor and evaluate current and future interdiction and enforcement operations in support of the agency's mission. This position starts at a salary of $89, 012.00.
Who May Apply:
Open to all U.S. Citizens. Individuals who are eligible under a Special Appointing Authority should refer to the Special Appointing Authority paragraph in the Other Section of this vacancy announcement.
Status candidates may also apply at vacancy 677725.
For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please see http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/careers/gc_1303762131481.shtm .
Organizational Location: This position is located within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Border Patrol, San Diego Head Quarters, Chula Vista, CA.
One or more selections may be made using this job opportunity announcement.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
You must be a US Citizen.
You may be required to successfully complete a background investigation.
You must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
You may be required to pass initial and random drug testing.
DUTIES: Your job will include:
Analyzing and evaluating various investigative, criminal, and intelligence information in relation to its impact on the agencys mission and national security.
Gathering data from local and national intelligence information databases, including law enforcement and other investigative/intelligence information gathering sites.
Developing and preparing reports, bulletins, lookouts, and other written communications necessary for the agencys intelligence operations.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with counterparts in the law enforcement and intelligence communities.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: GS-13: You qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one year of specialized experience that equipped you with the skills needed to perform the duties of the job. Examples include accurately documenting incident reports and preparing investigative reports; assessing threats, creating lookouts and developing and disseminating tactical information and intelligence; reviewing, processing, and evaluating intelligence information from a variety of sources using creative methodologies to develop trends, patterns, profiles, estimates, studies, and tactical interdiction information, as well as to solve unusual problems; developing intelligence collection plans, including the most complex or difficult assignments; selecting proper methods of dissemination for intelligence products; disseminating intelligence products; researching and/or analyzing information to develop and publish intelligence products; participating in and/or leading inter-agency committees; and making agreements and/or commitments in accordance with received instructions.
You must meet all qualification requirements, including education and any selective placement factors, subject to verification at any stage of the application process by Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Travel: You may be required to travel frequently.
Shift Work/Overtime: You may be required to work on a shift and rotational basis and perform substantial amounts of overtime.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education and training will be rated using an online self-assessment questionnaire that is based on the competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below. You will receive a score ranging from 70-100 based on your responses.
If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. To preview the job questionnaire, see View Occupational Questionnaire
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/Reduction_In_Force/employee_resources/ctap/index.asp . To be considered well qualified under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
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We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we will use an online self-assessment questionnaire to place you in one of three categories based on your experience, education and training. The knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):
Candidates who meet the minimum qualification requirements are required to possess certain Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Other Characteristics (KSAOs) to successfully perform the functions of this position. Candidates will be asked to demonstrate their attainment of these KSAOs in an online job questionnaire. The KSAOs are:
Ability to prepare written findings and recommendations in an effective and convincing manner, which includes the ability to produce analytical findings.
Ability to effectively participate in collection and research projects, and apply facts and estimates derived from numerous intelligence data sources to a variety of problems having different technical aspects.
Knowledge of intelligence reporting, techniques, and methods.
Knowledge and understanding of the political, geographic, social, cultural, or economic affairs that affect national security issues of people and areas under study to effectively provide analytical support to a wide range of enforcement operations and programs.
Ability to foster harmonious working relationships with the intelligence and law enforcement communities.
If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories:
Best Qualified : Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a superior level of all evaluation criteria.
Well-Qualified : Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a satisfactory level of the evaluation criteria.
Qualified : Applicants possessing the basic qualifications, with general knowledge, skills, and abilities.
If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. To preview the job questionnaire, see View Occupational Questionnaire
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/Reduction_In_Force/employee_resources/ctap/index.asp . To be considered well qualified under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the Best Qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Veterans : Veterans with 5 point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. Veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. This position is not considered scientific/professional. For information on veterans' preference, please see: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx
BENEFITS:
DHS offers competitive starting salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health insurance, Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k)), Flexible Spending Account, retirement plan, life and long-term care insurance, Employee Assistance Program, personal leave days and paid Federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules, telework, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, uniform allowance, health and wellness programs, and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and development opportunities. For more information, go to www.dhs.gov/careers and select "Benefits".
OTHER INFORMATION: Residency: If you are not currently a CBP employee, you must meet one or more of the following primary residency criteria for the last three years prior to applying to this announcement:
Resided in the United States or its protectorate or territories (excluding short trips abroad, such as vacations);
Worked for the United States government as an employee overseas in a federal or military capacity; or
Been a dependant of a United States federal or military employee serving overseas.
Exceptions may be granted if you provide complete state-side coverage information regarding participation in "Study Abroad" programs, overseas church missions, or state-side addresses of anyone who worked or studied with you overseas. You must provide information and related documentation at the time of application.
Special Appointing Authority: Veterans, military spouses, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and people with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility and to understand what documentation would be required with your application, please click on the appropriate link below.
Veterans: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx
Military spouse: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/shams/index.aspx
Individuals with Disabilities: http://www.opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp
Peace Corps/VISTA and other miscellaneous hiring authorities: http://www.opm.gov/hr_practitioners/lawsregulations/appointingauthorities/
Separate referral lists may be generated for applicants eligible to be appointed under a non-competitive special appointing authority. You must provide documentation supporting your eligibility prior to the closing date of this announcement (please see "Required Documents"). If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed at the end of this job opportunity announcement.
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, CBP requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, selected applicants may be required to undergo, and must successfully pass, a background investigation for placement into this position. This may include a polygraph examination, a review of financial issues, and disclosure regarding criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may also be required to serve or complete a probationary period.
CBP uses E-Verify to validate all newly hired applicants' ability to work legally in the United States. To learn more about E-Verify, please follow this link: http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/e-ver-employee-rights,pdf .
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