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Marine Interdiction Agent

US Customs and Border Protection

Marine Interdiction Agent

Washington, DC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Marine Interdiction Agent -Open & closing dates 12/19/2018to01/15/2019 -Service Competitive -Pay scale & grade GL 9 -Salary $52,285 to $67,465 per year -Appointment type Permanent -Work schedule Full-Time -Locations -San Diego, CA -Fort Lauderdale, FL -Key Largo, FL -Key West, FL -Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes Relocation expenses will be paid in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation limits and agency policy for Puerto Rico and St. Thomas location(s) only. -Telework eligible No -Duties -Summary -This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations. -Conducts maritime patrols and interdictions at sea, on lakes, and rivers to prevent the illegal entry of weapons of terror -Conducts interdiction operations against national security threats to include, illegal drugs and undocumented alien smuggling -Conduct joint investigations related to border security in the maritime environment -Responsibilities -A Marine Interdiction Agent (MIA) may be eligible for overtime pay (up to an additional 25% of salary). Marine Interdiction Agents (MIA) may also have a higher starting salary based on their duty location. This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Category Rating, Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking do not apply to this Public Notice. This notice may be used to fill any vacancy throughout the Southeast Region, Southwest Region and CAMB Duty Locations. In-order to meet agency mission-critical needs, your final duty location offer may include one of the duty locations within the Southeast, Southwest and CAMB. -. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level (with supervisor approval). For example you could: -(RUS pay $52,285) - (RUS + 25% LEAP $63,615) - (RUS + LEAP + RI $74,945) per year* -(RUS pay $61,218) - (RUS + 25% LEAP $74,484) - (RUS + LEAP + RI $87,750) per year* -(RUS pay $73,375) - (RUS + 25% LEAP $89,275) - (RUS + LEAP + RI $105,175) per year* *Please note this example includes a range of min. locality pay 'Rest of the United States' (RUS) up to max. potential salary with LEAP and the Recruitment Incentive for CAMB locations. Pay rates are based on the 2018 "Rest of the United States" salary table and does not take into consideration higher locality pay, possible over time, or where applicable or yearly cost of living increases. -: Visit -to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States Pay Table. -Travel Required 25% or less - You will be required to travel frequently. This may require extended foreign and domestic, Temporary Duty (TDY) assignments. -Supervisory status No -Promotion Potential 12 -Conditions of Employment -REQUIRED: Qualifying Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) -Meet experience and/or education requirements -Must meet job related medical, fitness and drug testing standards -You may be required to pass a background investigation and/or polygraph -Referred for selection prior to age 40; waiver for veteran preference eligibles -You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. -Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service. -Primary U.S. residency for the last three years; AD military exempt -Qualifications You qualify for the GL-9 grade level (starting salary $63,615 with RUS and LEAP and $74,945 with RUS, LEAP and RI. This does not include up to 25% potential overtime) if you possess at least one year of specialized experience that provided you with the knowledge of basic law enforcement methods, techniques, and skillsORQualifying EducationORa combination of both qualifying experience and education. -Examples of qualifying experience include, but are not limited to: -Enforcing laws, effecting arrests and conducting interviews and interrogations with witnesses and suspects -Performing surveillance, writing reports detailing activities and observations -Collecting and securing evidence and providing expert testimony in courtSee theEducationsection for qualifying education and/or a combination of both qualifying experience and education. U.S. Coast Guard Issued Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC): You must submit a legible and current copy of your Merchant Mariner Credentials.*A qualifying MMC is required at time of application. There are no exceptions. Qualifying MMCs: OUPV, Master or Deck's Mate showing the, expiration date and capacity pages of the license. *If you do not possess a qualifying MMC or upload both pages of your MMC you will not receive consideration for this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process by 01/15/2019. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation:U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For more information visit -. Polygraph Examination:The Marine Interdiction Agent position is a polygraph-required position. If you are not a current CBP employee in a law enforcement position, you may be required to take a polygraph exam and have favorable results in order to continue in the pre-employment process. Please see -. Polygraph Reciprocity:CBP may accept the results of a prior federal polygraph exam in lieu of a CBP polygraph exam. You will receive information to request reciprocity in your Background Investigation Package. Polygraph Waiver:Certain veterans may be eligible to obtain a polygraph waiver. You will receive information to request a waiver in your Background Investigation Package. Residency:If you are not currently a CBP employee, you must meet one or more of the following primary residency criteria for at least 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 dependent 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. 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 be required to serve or complete a probationary period. 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 -.You must submit the supporting documents listed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. In addition, to be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must have knowledge, skills , abilities and/or competencies as defined under "How You Will Be Evaluated" section of this announcement which clearly exceed the minimum qualification and any applicable basic requirements for the vacancy. -Education A Master's degree or two full years of graduate education in a qualifying progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a J.D. or LL.B., in a qualifying field (e.g., criminal justice, intelligence, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, and corrections and rehabilitation); OR A combination of successfully completed post-bachelors education and experience. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. If education is used for your qualification, official transcript will be required upon selection. -Additional information -Driver's License: You must possess a valid driver's license. -Positions with known promotion potential do not guarantee promotion, nor is the promise of promotion implied. -This position is being filled under a Direct Hire Authority. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documentation and responses to the job questionnaire. All applicants who meet minimum qualifications and any basic requirements applicable to this position, will be forwarded to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. -Assessments are pass/fail and applicants must pass all three assessments in order to remain in consideration. If you previously applied for an MIA position and failed an assessment, you must wait 6 months before retaking the assessment. Scores on passed assessments are valid for 24 months. -Vessel Evaluation: You will be required to demonstrate your vessel handling proficiency on an approximately 30' twin engine vessel. You will be evaluated on your knowledge of safety equipment and nomenclature, Marine VHF, vessel handling and practical demonstration of navigation and docking in various conditions. -Security clearance -Drug test required Yes -If you have questions regarding the documentation that is required for this announcement please contact an AMO recruiter at CBP_AMO_RECRUITING@cbp.dhs.gov or the CBP Hiring Center at CBPHIRINGAMO@cbp.dhs.gov It is your responsibility to verify that information entered, or supporting documents that are uploaded are received and are accurate. CBP will not modify, change or contact you regarding the completeness or accuracy of your application. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in Application Manager and you must again upload it by the close date. REQUIRED-U.S. Coast Guard Issued Merchant Mariner Credentials: You must submit a legible and current copy of your Merchant Mariner Credentials: OUPV, Master's License or Deck's Mate License showing, the expiration date and capacity pages of the license. Upload as Other - MMC Exp. & MMC Cap. Failure to submit this documentation will prevent you from moving forward in the application process REQUIRED-Resume: A resume in English is required and it must contain your full legal name, address, phone number and e-mail address. All experience must be clearly accounted for in your resume and explained in detail, the type of law enforcement work you have performed with specific examples that include the position titles and the length of time (including hours per week MM/DD/YY) served in each position. If you do not provide detailed work experience as stated above, you will be found ineligible for this announcement. Examples of law enforcement experience include, but are not limited to: enforcing laws, effecting arrests, performing surveillance, conducting interviews and interrogations with witnesses and suspects, collecting and securing.evidence, writing reports detailing activities and observations, and providing expert testimony in court.Upload as Resume Your responses to the online job questionnaire Transcripts: IF basing any part of your qualifications on education and must be in English from an accredited institution. Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended are required. If using education to qualifyUpload as Other/Transcripts Age Requirement Documents: You must be referred for consideration prior to your 40th birthday. You will need to submit proof that you are eligible for this position if you are over 40 or will be turning 40 within the next 60 days. If you are claiming an age waiver based on Federal law enforcement service, you must submit copies of your SF-50s reflecting the beginning and end of the creditable Federal civilian (non-military) service. Block 30 of your SF-50 should show Retirement Code M or O. If you do not meet the age requirement or you are unable to provide this required documentation, you will not receive consideration under this announcement. *ALL current/former Federal employees MUST provide the required SF-50s (beginning/ending) for coverage period(s) they are claiming.Upload as Other/Age Docs Age Requirement Documents for Veterans Preference Eligibles: If you are claiming an age waiver based on veterans' preference, submit the required veterans' preference documents. To apply veterans' preference you must submit the following proof of eligibility: 5 Point Preference: Member Copy 4 of your DD 214 reflecting qualifying medal(s) or service period; 10 Point Preference: Member Copy 4 of your DD 214 and supporting documentation as listed on the Standard Form 15 (application for 10 Point Veterans' Preference). Veterans with a service-connected disability must also submit a VA Disability Award letter dated 1991 or later; or If you are currently serving on active duty, you must submit a written statement from the armed forces certifying your dates of service, rank, expected type of discharge, qualifying medals and anticipated date of separation.Upload as Other/Age Docs Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)?You must submit a separation notice; your most recent SF-50 (noting your current position, grade level and duty location); a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or equivalent; 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 of National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee?Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: -Position title -Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee) -Agency -Beginning and ending dates of appointment -Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The address below is for inquiries only. You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used. You must submit your resume, your online questionnaire, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 01/15/2019. -Next steps -If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306 (Declaration for Federal Employment), and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. -A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.

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