Supervisory Investigative Program Specialist
Company: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Location: Sterling
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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Job Description:
* Duties Help Duties Summary As our nation navigates the
COVID-19 pandemic, CBP is committed to delivering our mission to
safeguard America's borders and enable legitimate trade and travel.
Staffing mission critical positions remains a high priority. Be
reassured that CBP is still hiring, despite potential hiring
process step delays due to restrictions to in-person activities.
Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Organizational
Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland
Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of
Professional Responsibility, Threat Mitigation and Analysis
Division (TMAD) in Washington, DC. You be will be serving as the
Director of the Threat Mitigation and Analysis Division. This
position starts at a salary of $144,128.00 (GS-15, Step 1) to
$172,500.00 (GS-15, Step 10) with promotion potential to
$172,500.00 (GS-15 Step 10). You be will be serving as the Director
of the Threat Mitigation and Analysis Division, where you will
manage a team of multidisciplinary analysts whose function is to
identify internal and external threats to CBP including corruption
and targeting by transnational criminal organizations and foreign
adversaries. * Exercises broad executive level management authority
in directing, managing and overseeing the day to day operational
workforce in the Threat Mitigation and Analysis Division;
* Conducts extensive evaluations of program goals and objectives
and directs adjustments to assure each complies with rapidly
changing and expanding agency missions specific to investigative
analytics; and coordinates, creates and implements policies and
program changes both internal and external to CBP;
* Develops actionable recommendations that assist CBP managers in
addressing identified programmatic issues, improving operational
effectiveness or efficiency, strengthening existing internal
controls and/or overcoming impediments to the achievement of CBP
objectives and goals for investigative analysis;
* Monitors the progress of programs, and assures that all are
conducted pursuant to national policies, procedures and laws;
provide team members with direction, technical guidance and
instruction to successfully complete audit, compliance and
inspection objectives timely, efficiently and effectively; and
* Reviews all programs for effectiveness and ensures that trends
are identified and presented in concert with the urgency dictated
by the condition. Determines programs that require closer review
and evaluation and provides OPR perspective on all CBP operational
programs. Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to
travel up to 25% annually for this position. Supervisory status Yes
Promotion Potential 15 * Job family (Series) 1801 General
Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series *
Requirements Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * 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 at least three of the last five years
(additional details below)
* You may be required to pass a background investigation
* As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is
dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust
of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics
standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules
applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees
specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest
statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining
approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure
such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not
interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties.
Please review further details via the following link. Supervisory
Probationary Period: The Civil Service Reform Act requires first
time supervisors and/or managers to serve an 18 month probationary
period. You may also be required to complete an appropriate
supervisory training course within 90 days of assignment to this
position. Most training occurs in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia and
requires overnight extended stay. GS-15: All newly appointed,
GS-15s are required to complete the mandatory CBP Leadership
Institute (CBP LI) course. The Office of Training and Development
will schedule eligible managers to attend CBP LI within the first
90 days of appointment. All newly appointed, permanent GS-15s shall
attain the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to
successfully perform their responsibilities by completing required
leadership training in accordance with CBP Directive 51410-026,
Required Leadership Training for New CBP Senior Managers (dated
02/11/2014), and CBP Directive 51410-024, Required Continuous
Leader Development for CBP Supervisors (dated 11/17/2013).NOTE:
This training may be waived if previously completed. Drug Testing:
This job has been identified as "testing designated" under our
Drug-Free Workplace Program. Therefore, you must satisfactorily
complete a drug test prior to being hired. The agency will
schedule, provide and pay for the drug test. Once on board, you
will be subject to random drug testing. Security Clearance: You are
required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
Qualifications Experience: You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if
you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least
the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: * Monitoring
the progress of programs and assures that all investigations,
inspections and evaluations are conducted pursuant to national
policies, procedures and administrative laws;
* Reviewing organizational structure and functional responsibility
and making decisions regarding staffing adjustments and delegated
levels of authority;
* Providing oversight and direction to agency personnel on complex
and controversy matters relating to investigations on alleged
employee misconduct; and
* Reviewing and providing recommendations to upper management
officials on new or proposed policy and administrative laws on
investigative operations and programs. 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;
and
* Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal
employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or
equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 03/03/2021. 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 this link. Residency: There is a
residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by
CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the
United States or its protectorates (as declared under international
law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet
the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a
foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may
request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a
residency wavier by meeting one or more of the following
conditions: * Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian
or as a member of the military
* A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or
member of the military who was working for the U.S. government
* Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S.
affiliated college or university
* Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer
supporting the U.S. government 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. Supervisory Probationary Period: The Civil
Service Reform Act requires first time supervisors and/or managers
to serve an 18 month probationary period. You may also be required
to complete an appropriate supervisory training course within 90
days of assignment to this position. Most training occurs in
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia and requires overnight extended stay.
Education Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents
sections for more information if education is applicable to this
position. Additional information Bargaining Unit: This position is
not covered under the bargaining unit. Financial Disclosure is
required. 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. You must provide documentation
supporting your eligibility prior to the closing date of this
announcement. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility,
please contact the CBP Hiring Center via the contact information
listed at the end of this job opportunity announcement. *
Veterans
* Military spouses Effective until August 12, 2023, any spouse of a
member on active duty may be eligible
* Individuals with Disabilities The proof of disability
documentation must specify that you are eligible to apply using
Schedule A. It does NOT need to detail your specific disability,
medical history or need for accommodation. For more information
visit this link.
* Peace Corps/VISTA
* Other miscellaneous hiring authorities Telework may be available
on a regular recurring or situational basis. DHS uses E-Verify, an
internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly
hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about
E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities. Follow U.S.
Customs and Border Protection on Twitter @CustomsBorder The
Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with
disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe
physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR -
213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable
service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5
CFR - 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons
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 for
non-competitive appointment and to understand the required
documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing
Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
Read more How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this
job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Applicants
will only be considered for the Eligibilities for which they claim
in the job questionnaire AND must provide the supporting
documentation. Applicants will not be considered for Eligibilities
for which they did not claim, regardless of the documentation
submitted with the application. We will review your resume and
supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum
qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications,
your experience, education, and training will be rated using an
assessment questionnaire. The competencies or knowledge, skills,
and abilities needed to perform this job are: * Ability to work and
communicate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., any
individuals who use or receive the services or products that TMAD
provides, including individuals who work in your agency or in other
agencies or organizations outside the Government) to provide
timely, relevant, and impactful analysis to identify threats or
support ongoing investigations. Committed to quality services
* Knowledgeable in the organization's mission and functions, and
how its social, political, and technological systems work and
operates effectively within them; this includes the programs,
policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization.
Understands the nature of CBP's mission to protect the nation from
external threats while facilitating trade and travel. Understands
the inherent threats to a border enforcement agency
* Ability to identify and analyze problems; recommends appropriate
actions and program initiatives to prevent or mitigate internal and
external threats to CBP's mission, information and people. Uses
sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions; finds alternative
solutions to complex problems; distinguishes between relevant and
irrelevant information to make logical judgments
* Knowledgeable of the principles and methods required to manage an
organization focused on threat identification and mitigation,
analysis, investigative support, and trend analysis. If you are
best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for
consideration and may be called for an interview. Preview the job
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. View information about CTAP/ICTAP
eligibilityon OPM's Career Transition Resources website. 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 under the Required Documents
section of this announcement. Read more Background checks and
security clearance Security clearance Top Secret Drug test required
Yes * Required Documents Help Required Documents * Your resume: A
resume describing your job-related qualifications is required and
will be used for the purpose of reviewing your qualifications and
determining what training, if any, would be required when placed. A
resume in English is required. It must contain your full legal
name, address, phone number, complete work history including a
detailed description of your duties, the dates you performed those
duties (MM/DD/YY), your hours worked per week, job title, as well
as series, grade, and salary (if applicable). For additional
required items, see the link.
* Your responses to the job questionnaire: * Are you a current or
former federal employee? ALL CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
MUST SUBMIT THE MOST RECENT COPY OF THEIR SF-50 (Notification of
Personnel Action) showing competitive status: Tenure 1 or 2 in
Block 24 and Position Occupied 1 in Block 34. Additionally,
applicants should also submit a SF-50 reflecting the highest grade
held on a permanent basis in the competitive service or the full
performance level of your current position, whichever is higher,
AND a SF-50 to support having met the time-in-grade requirement of
having served 52 weeks at the grade level (or equivalent) below the
grade level(s) for this position. Current CBP Employees are
encouraged, but not required, to submit an SF-50(s) for CBP
experience; however, additional SF-50(s) are required when using
federal experience outside of CBP to receive credit towards the
requirements above. Examples of appropriate Sf-50s include
promotions, within-grade increases and accessions.
* 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 copy of your
recent performance rating; 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.
* Special Appointing Authority: See "Other Information" to
determine what documentation you need to submit as proof of
eligibility for a Special Appointing Authority.
* Are you a veteran? If you are applying under a veteran appointing
authority, you must submit documentation to support eligibility
such as a DD-214 listing the character of service and either
qualifying medal(s) or service period, a VA Disability Award letter
dated 1991 or later, and/or supporting documentation as listed on
the Standard Form 15. If you are currently serving on active duty,
you must submit a written statement from the armed forces
certifying your dates of service, your rank, expected character of
service and anticipated date of separation. If you apply with a
written statement at this stage, your preference will be verified
by a DD-214 upon separation from the military. To learn more click
here.
* 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 * You may be asked to
provide a copy of your recent performance appraisal and/or
incentive awards. * Benefits Help 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. Learn more about federal benefits.
Review our 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. * How to Apply Help
How to Apply To begin your online application, click "Apply Online"
to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to
your existing account. Your application packet must include a
completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable
and/or required supporting documentation. Please see the "Required
Documents" section below for additional information. All
application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.
If you are unable to apply online or need to submit a document you
do not have in electronic form, visit this link for more
information regarding an Alternate Application process.
Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by
mail or email. 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 03/03/2021. It is your responsibility to
verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is
accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of
your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications
is dependent on the supporting documentation and information
provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration.
If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in
your application and you must again upload it by the closing date.
Please upload your resume under "Resume" and any other applicable
supporting documents mentioned above under the appropriate Document
Type. If your Document Type is not listed, upload as "Other." Due
weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards
in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR
335.103(b)(3). DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive
benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and
long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan
[similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; 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 developmental opportunities. For more information go to the DHS
Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will
be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5,
2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating
of 30 percent or more. Applying to this announcement certifies that
you give permission for DHS to share your application with others
in DHS for similar positions. View common definitions of terms in
this announcement. Read more Agency contact information CBP Hiring
Center Phone 952-857-2932 Email Address Office of Professional
Responsibility Please read entire announcement Please apply online
Washington, DC 20229 US Learn more about this agency Next steps GS
Salary: Visit this link 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. The open period for
this job opportunity announcement may be extended to allow for a
sufficient applicant pool. Once the job opportunity announcement
has closed, we will assess your experience and training, identify
the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the
hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. You will
be notified by email after each of these steps has been completed.
Stay informed of changes to your application status by signing up
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referred, you will receive a final notification of the disposition
of the announcement. We expect to make a tentative job offer within
60 days after the close of the announcement. If you are selected,
we may conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of
vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further
selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions
and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above. 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. Any offers of employment made pursuant to this
announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities,
including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive
U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of
Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and
Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are
subject to change. Read more * Fair & Transparent Fair &
Transparent The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and
transparent. Please read the following guidance. Equal Employment
Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not
discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin,
political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status,
disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee
organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or
other non-merit factor. * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for
federal employees & job applicants Read more Reasonable
Accommodation Policy Federal agencies must provide reasonable
accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application process should follow the instructions in the job
opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring
process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly.
Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be
made on a case-by-case basis. 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. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies
must provide reasonable accommodations when: * An applicant with a
disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to
apply for a job.
* An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform
the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
* An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive
equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and
office-sponsored events. You can request a reasonable accommodation
at any time during the application or hiring process or while on
the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn
more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or
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Financial suitability
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* Privacy Act
* Signature and false statements
* Selective Service
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