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| Job Title : SUPERVISORY CBP AIR INTERDICTION AGENT |
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Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection |
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US-TX-El Paso, TX |
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License/Certification Required |
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Status Candidates |
Minimum Career Level |
N/A |
Required Education |
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GPA Required |
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| Required Experience |
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| Required Travel |
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| Training Available |
No
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| Salary |
$91,781.00
to $119,341.00
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Customs and Border Protection
Job Announcement Number:
MHCAMMP-180360-RF
SUPERVISORY CBP AIR INTERDICTION AGENT
SALARY RANGE: 91,781.00 - 119,341.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Thursday, April 03, 2008
to Wednesday, April 16, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-1881-14POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 14DUTY LOCATIONS: multiple duty locations - click here for more info
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Current U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees with competitive status.
JOB SUMMARY:
CBP:Securing America's Borders
Whether on the frontlines or serving behind the scenes supporting our mission, the men and women of CBP are dedicated to keeping America safe.CBP counts on them.Our Nation counts on them.Can we count on you?
CBP Mission Statement:We are the guardians of our nation's borders.We are America's frontline.We safeguard the American homeland at and beyond our borders.We protect the American public against terrorists and the instruments of terror.We steadfastly enforce the laws of the United States while fostering our nation's economic security through lawful international trade and travel.We serve the American public with vigilance, integrity, and professionalism.
Discover a challenging and rewarding career in CBP, the sole organization responsible for securing the nation's borders.As part of our carefully selected, highly trained team, you'll leverage state-of-the art technology, innovative strategies and world-wide partnerships to protect our communities and defend our frontier.
At U.S. Customs and Border Protection, we:Screen passengers, vehicles, and shipments entering our countrySeize illegal narcotics, vehicles, and agricultural productsPrevent unauthorized entry into the countryRescue individuals who fall into dangerous conditions traversing our border
For more information about CBP's mission, activities, and careers, please visit our web site, www.cbp.gov.
Who May Apply:
Current U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees with competitive status.
Organizational Location:
This position is located within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Air & Marine, in various locations throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Positions may be filled in the following locations:Mt. Clemens, MI, El Centro, CA, El Paso, TX, Washington, DC, Homestead, FL, San Angelo, TX, Tucson, AZ, and Aguadilla, PR.
Relocation Expenses:
Relocation expenses will be paid.
NOTE:One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. CitizenshipBackground Security InvestigationResidency Requirement
Send Mail to:
Minneapolis Hiring Center
Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building
ATTN-A/M and OFO
FT SNELLING, MN 55111
Fax: (478)757-3144
For questions about this job:
Staffing Team B
Phone: (612)467-7033
Fax: (478)757-3144
Email: MHC-Staffing.TeamB@dhs.gov
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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MHCAMMP-180360-RF
SUPERVISORY CBP AIR INTERDICTION AGENT
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Basic Requirements for All Positions in this Occupation:A current FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with the following ratings:airplane, single engine and multi-engine land with instrument; OR rotorcraft helicopter with instrument.Appropriate U.S. military ratings may be substituted.Other certificates that meet or exceed the requirements of the Commercial Pilot Certificate are also acceptable (e.g., an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate).A current FAA Class I Medical Certificate for initial entry or re-entry into the occupation.A current Class II Medical Certificate is acceptable for applicants who currently occupy Customs and Border Protection Air Interdiction Agent positions.A documented log reflecting a minimum of 1500 hours total flight time (100 hours of airplane and/or helicopter hours within the last 12 months) including 250 Pilot-in-Command and 75 instrument/night hours.
NOTE:Up to 50% of the 1500 hour total flight requirement may be waived upon verification of prior specialized skills and experiences (e.g., general military flight experience and training, complex aircraft flight instructor experience, multi-engine aircraft time, night vision device operations, imminent danger, ad terrain and/or over-water operations).
GS-14:You qualify at the GS-14 level if you possess one (1) 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-13 grade level.Examples include directing complex aviation law enforcement operations with interregional/national/international dimensions; developing and deploying innovative and effective aviation enforcement strategies; devising new aviation enforcement techniques; planning and conducting aviation enforcement activities with extensive jurisdictional problems; serving as an expert on coordinating and overseeing aviation enforcement efforts; and independently conducting studies to resolve controversial issues related to aviation enforcement.
U.S. Citizenship:Candidates must be United States citizens and present proof of citizenship, if selected.
Residency:If you are not currently a CBP employee, you must meet one or more of the following primary residence criteria for the last three years prior to submitting your application for employment:
a)Resided in the United States or its protectorate or territories (excluding short trips abroad, such as vacations);
b)Worked for the United States government as an employee overseas in a federal or military capacity; or
c)Been a dependent of a U.S. federal or military employee serving overseas.
Exceptions may be granted to applicants if they can provide complete state-side coverage information required to make a suitability/security determination.Examples of state-side coverage information include: the state-side address of the company headquarters where the applicant’s personnel file is located, the state-side address of the Professor in charge of the applicant’s “Study Abroad” program, the church records for the applicant’s overseas church missions, and/or the state-side addresses of anyone who worked or studied with the applicant while overseas.Applicants must provide this information when filing their application for employment.
Time in grade requirements must be met by the closing date of the 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 through a review of your work experience and/or education as provided in your resume, transcripts (as applicable), and narrative responses to assessment questions.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.
Background Security Investigation:You will need to successfully complete a background investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
Training:You must have successfully completed relevant federal law enforcement training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) prior to entry into this position.Entry-level training for Border Patrol Agents and Criminal Investigators meets this requirement.
Individuals must be willing and able to engage effectively in contacts with hostile persons, and to work independently under conditions of high accountability.Applicants and incumbents must demonstrate the traits and characteristics important to agent work.These include judgement, problem solving, emotional stability, and interpersonal skills.
Drug Testing:If you have not already done so, you must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result before you can be appointed into this position. After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
Medical/Physical:The duties of this position are of a strenuous and hazardous nature.A direct relationship exists between specific medical requirements and the conditions and duties of the position.Any chronic disease or condition affecting the auditory, cardiovascular, endocrine and metabolic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, integumentary, musculoskeletal, neurological, psychological, respiratory, and visual systems that would impair full performance of the duties of the position is disqualifying.Additionally, the position requires a high degree of interaction and responsibility to the public.Therefore, any medical condition resulting from an injury or disease or any psychiatric condition may result in disqualification for appointment either: (1) if the condition(s) would affect your ability to perform the essential functions of the position or (2) if recurrence of the condition(s) cannot be medically ruled out, and the duties of the position are such that a recurrence would pose a reasonable probability of substantial harm to you or to others, if you were appointed to the position.
Security Clearance:This position requires a security clearance. If selected for this position, you should be able to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance.
Mobility:Mobility is a major factor in this occupation and you must sign a mobility agreement. Occupants of this position are regularly reassigned to new locations for the good of the service with little advance notice.You must be willing to comply with this requirement.
Law Enforcement Retirement:This position is a secondary law enforcement position and meets the eligibility criteria for law enforcement retirement under both the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Employees covered by either retirement system who reach age 50 or over with at least 20 years of service as a law enforcement officer are qualified for law enforcement retirement. In addition, employees covered by FERS (all new hires to the federal government) of any age with at least 25 years of service as a law enforcement officer are qualified for law enforcement retirement. Finally, employees who reach age 57 with at least 20 years of service as law enforcement officers are subject to mandatory retirement.
Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP):If selected as a law enforcement officer, you will be required to work on an unscheduled basis in excess of the 40-hour workweek.You must be readily accessible to perform this unscheduled work.To ensure your availability, you will receive extra compensation in the form of Law Enforcement Availability Pay.
Firearms Requirement:You will be required to carry a firearm while performing duties of this position. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition. Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment.
Travel:Overnight travel may be required on a regular and recurring basis.
Motor Vehicle Operation:You must possess a valid automobile driver's license at the time of appointment.
Work Conditions:This job requires performance in a variety of environmental conditions.These conditions include working: (1) in hot or cold outdoor temperatures, (2) at high elevations, (3) near moving vehicles and aircraft, (4) in dusty conditions, (5) near fumes, (6) in stress conditions, (7) for extended and irregular hours, (8) under variable lighting conditions, and (9) under high noise conditions.The possibility of exposure to various types of harmful chemical and/or biological agents by terrorists is real.
Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period:You may be required to serve an 18 month probationary period upon appointment to this position. You may also be required to complete an appropriate supervisory training course within the one year of assignment to this position.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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You will be evaluated based upon the resume/transcript (if applicable) and responses you provide on the job specific questionnaire that is required as part of the application process for this position. The automated system will assign you a self-assessment score based on your responses to the on-line questionnaire. You will be assigned a score ranging from 70 to 100 points.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
MHCAMMP-180360-RF
SUPERVISORY CBP AIR INTERDICTION AGENT
Additional Duty Location Info:few vacancies - Mount Clemens, MIfew vacancies - San Angelo, TXfew vacancies - El Centro, CAfew vacancies - El Paso, TXfew vacancies - WASHINGTON, DCfew vacancies - Homestead, FLfew vacancies - Tucson, AZfew vacancies - Aguadilla, PR
MAJOR DUTIES:
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You will serve as Supervisor of an Air Operations organization comprised of air interdiction agents, criminal investigators, Border Patrol agents and other law enforcement officers.As such, you will plan and organize aircraft operations used to identify and apprehend persons engaged in the smuggling of aliens, narcotics and other illegal contraband; set the priorities and assign law enforcement personnel and aircraft to aviation enforcement missions; and coordinate activities with other components of the agency and with other Federal, foreign, state and local law enforcement agencies.You will also participate in the development of policies, procedures and techniques governing flight standardization for all aircraft in the Unit, evaluate aircraft operational procedures and mechanical deficiencies, and recommend upgrading and modification of aircraft to meet program needs.
You will direct, coordinate and oversee the work through subordinate supervisors (or team leaders). Specifically, you will make decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors; evaluate subordinate supervisors and serve as the reviewing official on evaluations of non-supervisory employees rated by subordinate supervisors; make or approve selections for subordinate non-supervisory positions; recommend selections for subordinate supervisors; review and approve serious disciplinary actions involving non-supervisory subordinates; recommend disciplinary actions involving supervisory subordinates; approve expenses such as within grade increases, extensive overtime, and travel; recommend awards or bonuses for supervisory and non-supervisory staff; exercise significant authority in dealing with officials of other units/organizations and in advising management officials of higher rank on operational issues; assure reasonable equity of performance standards and ratings used by subordinate supervisors; plan, assign and review work; assure all requirements are met; approve leave; give advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters; identify developmental training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training; find ways to improve productivity, promote team building, and improve business practices; and/or effectively promote affirmative action and equal employment opportunity programs.
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
MHCAMMP-180360-RF
SUPERVISORY CBP AIR INTERDICTION AGENT
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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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 an eighteen-month probationary period.You may also be required to complete an appropriate supervisory training course within 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 non-merit factor.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office Representative listed on this vacancy announcement.Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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