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Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement Bureau |
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US-CO-Colorado Springs |
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License/Certification Required |
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Status Candidates |
Minimum Career Level |
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Required Education |
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GPA Required |
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$32,534.00
to $75,025.00
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Job Announcement Number:
LAG-FPS-185683-SM-205
MISSION SUPPORT SPECIALIST
SALARY RANGE: 32,534.00 - 75,025.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Friday, May 02, 2008
to Friday, May 16, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0301-07/12POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12DUTY LOCATIONS: multiple duty locations - click here for more info
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Status Candidates (Merit Promotion Eligibles)
JOB SUMMARY:
Protecting National Security and Upholding Public Safety
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) utilizes the government's second largest cadre of law enforcement officers to ensure our nation's economic, transportation, and infrastructure security. ICE enforces immigration and customs laws and protects federal facilities. Our talented and courageous workforce identifies criminal activities and eliminates vulnerabilities that pose a threat to our nation's borders.
Be part of the solution – defending our nation through the development and utilization of cutting-edge systems, procedures, and technologies to target the people, money, and materials that support terrorism and criminal activity.
At ICE, our staff enjoys diverse career opportunities.Detect and expose identity and benefit fraudInvestigate the illegal export of weapons and sensitive technologiesCombat human smuggling and trafficking operationsFight child exploitation by utilizing the technology of our cyber crimes center and working in partnership with law enforcement agencies around the worldProtect critical infrastructure and ensure fair labor standards at key worksites like nuclear and chemical plantsInvestigate financial crimesInvestigate all types of contraband smuggling
ICE is the primary investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). With more than 16,000 employees in 400 offices around the world, ICE is a key component of the DHS layered defense approach to protecting our nation.
APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY MAIL OR EMAIL.
Who May Apply: Current Federal employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment (as well as current Federal employees serving under a VRA appointment).
Current and former Federal employees who meet the established criteria in an Office of Personnel Management Interchange Agreement.
Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous service will receive consideration under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA).
Organizational Location: This position is located in the Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Federal Protective Service, please see duty location list.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Resume: Your resume and responses to the on-line Questionnaire must demonstrate that you possess the required experience, knowledge, and skills as stated in the qualifications requirements in this announcement.
Transcripts: If your qualifications are based on education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts (Official/Unofficial) in order to verify you meet the education requirement/substitution. Failure to do so, could result in an ineligible rating. (If selected, official transcripts will be required.)
Questionnaire/Supporting Documents: The Questionnaire and all supporting documents must be submitted and received by 12:00 Midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement, Friday, May 16, 2008. Be sure that all required supporting documentation, as stated under Required Documents, is submitted.
Note: One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We do not use USAJOBS resume builder for submitting resumes. Your USAJOBS resume will not automatically be uploaded to USAStaffing. Therefore, please ensure you use the "How to Apply" tab or section in this vacancy announcement for step-by-step instructions on how to submit your resume, supporting documentation, and complete the occupational questionnaire. Failure to follow the "How to Apply" instructions will result in loss of consideration.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. CitizenshipBackground Security InvestigationDrug Screening
Send Mail to:
Laguna Service Center
24000 Avila Road 5th Floor
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
USA
For questions about this job:
HR Assistant
Phone: (949)360-3055
Email: lnc-assistfps@dhs.gov
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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LAG-FPS-185683-SM-205
MISSION SUPPORT SPECIALIST
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
GS-7:You qualify at the GS-7 level if you possess one year of specialized experience that equipped you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. This experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level. Examples include performing developmental assignments under the close guidance of a higher level specialist that provided exposure to a wide variety of management and administrative methods, techniques, and practices such as updating budget data on spreadsheets; compiling data for budget requests; preparing requests for personnel action; providing orientation to new employees; coordinating office moves and telephone service requirements; monitoring usage of government motor vehicles; collecting and analyzing information related to workflow, office procedures and control systems in support of program evaluations; and responding to routine questions concerning administrative procedures and requirements.
GS-9:You qualify at the GS-9 level if you possess one year of specialized experience that equipped you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. This experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level. Examples include providing assistance to senior specialists in the evaluation and analysis of operational and administrative programs to identify quantitative and qualitative productivity standards, measures of performance and reporting procedures, and resource utilization effectiveness and efficiency; assisting in the execution of administrative programs by carrying out specified portions or segments of specific projects such as updating budget data on spreadsheets, preparing routine budget requests, preparing requests for personnel action, providing orientation to new employees, coordinating office moves and telephone service requirements, monitoring usage of government motor vehicles, and collecting and analyzing information related to workflow, office procedures and control systems in support of program evaluations; and identifying and recommending solutions to administrative problems and providing advice to staff on established methods and procedures.
GS-11: You qualify at the GS-11 level if you possess one year of specialized experience that equipped you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. This experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level. Examples include coordinating and monitoring a variety of administrative projects (e.g., budget, personnel, travel, space, logistics); identifying and recommending solutions to a wide range of administrative problems; analyzing administrative data from a variety of sources to develop trends, patterns, profiles, estimates, and studies; preparing preliminary and finished reports and documents; and representing the office in dealings with vendors and personnel from administrative support organizations.
GS-12:You qualify at the GS-12 level if you possess one year of specialized experience that equipped you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. This experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level. Examples include applying (and modifying, if necessary) established practices to specific administrative problems which involve many variables; conducting independent evaluations on administrative functions and preparing study findings, recommendations, and reports; providing advice on a variety of administrative and management programs and procedures; making agreements and commitments at meetings and during telephone discussions in accordance with previously received functions; and performing liaison functions with other organizations, including effectively presenting the organization's needs and establishing harmonious working relations with counterparts.
Educational Substitutions:
GS-7: You may substitute superior academic achievement for the experience required at the GS-7 level. You must have completed the requirements for a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, class standing in the upper third of a graduating class or major subdivision, or membership in a national scholastic honor society.
You may also substitute successful completion of one year of full-time graduate education in a qualifying field for the experience required at the GS-7 grade level. This education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university and demonstrate the skills necessary to do the work of the position. (A course of study in business administration, public administration, and related fields is qualifying.) Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise a year of graduate education. If that information is not available, use 18 semester or 27 quarter hours.
GS-9: You may substitute a Master's degree or 2 full years of graduate education in a qualifying field or a J.D. or L.L.B. degree for experience required at the GS-9 grade level. This education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university and demonstrate the skills necessary to do the work of the position. (A course of study in business administration, public administration, and related fields is qualifying.) Check with your school or university to determine how many credit hours comprise two years of graduate education. If that information is not available, use 36 semester or 54 quarter hours.
GS-11: You may substitute a doctoral degree or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a qualifying field for experience at the GS-11 grade level. This education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university and demonstrate the skills necessary to do the work of the position. (A course of study in business administration, public administration, and related fields is qualifying.) Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise three years of graduate study. If that information is not available, use 54 semester or 81 quarters hours.
Appropriate combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience also may be used to meet the total qualification requirements for the GS-7, 9, 11 grade levels.
There are no educational substitutions for the GS-12 grade level.
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship: Candidates must be United States citizens and present proof of citizenship, if selected.
Time in Grade: Time in grade restrictions must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants must have at least 52 weeks of service equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position to be filled.
Qualifications by Closing Date: You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification.
Background Security Investigation: You will need to successfully complete a background investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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You will be evaluated based upon the responses you provide on the job specific questionnaire that is required as part of the application process for this position. You will be rated based on your responses and assigned a score ranging from 70 to 100 points. Candidates will be referred for selection in accordance with the terms of the agency merit promotion plan.
All the information you provide may be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process. This verification could occur at any stage of the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
LAG-FPS-185683-SM-205
MISSION SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Additional Duty Location Info:Few vacancies - BOSTON, MAFew vacancies - LAKEWOOD, COFew vacancies - FEDERAL WAY, WAFew vacancies - NEW YORK, NYFew vacancies - PHILADELPHIA, PAFew vacancies - GRAND PRAIRIE, TXFew vacancies - SAN FRANCISCO, CAFew vacancies - WASHINGTON, DC
MAJOR DUTIES:
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You will coordinate and perform a wide variety of administrative and management services essential to the operations of the office (including, but not limited to, management and information systems, telecommunications, budget, finance, procurement, human resources, training, logistics, property, space, records and files, printing and graphics, mail, travel, and office equipment) and serve as an advisor to management on assigned administrative matters. In addition, you will conduct or participate in the evaluation of administrative programs, systems and methods and identify ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of these services at the local level. You will also represent the office in dealings with vendors and organizations within the agency that have primary responsibility for these services.
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
LAG-FPS-185683-SM-205
MISSION SUPPORT SPECIALIST
BENEFITS:
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees.These benefits include, but are not limited to: health care, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, annual and sick leave, long-term care insurance, and retirement savings plans, and transit subsidies. For more information about these benefits, please visit http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp
OTHER INFORMATION:
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Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. For those instances where the best qualified lists include applicants with scores less than 85, the well-qualified score becomes the lowest score on the best qualified list. CTAP and ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) or equivalent that documents separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
If you are a current career or career-conditional Federal employee or former Federal employee who has reinstatement eligibility, you may be required, at a later date, to submit additional documentation that supports your claim and reflects career or career-conditional tenure If you are unable to provide the required documentation, you will not be given further consideration under this announcement.
If you are filing under the VEOA (Veterans Employment Opportunity Act) or the VRA (Veterans Recruitment Authority), you must include in your application package a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are still on active duty, you may submit a statement of service from your unit which states the date you entered active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received. For more information on the VEOA and VRA, consult the Vets Guide at: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.htm
Promotion Potential: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
If this is a supervisory position, under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period. You may also be required to complete an appropriate supervisory training course within the one year of assignment to this position.
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, 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 an email address, you will not be notified of the outcome of your application.
All agency employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, status as a parent, lawful political affiliation, marital status, physical/mental disability (if not a job factor), membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other nonmerit factor.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office Representative listed on this announcement.Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Important!All the information you provide may be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process.Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
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