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These positions are located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS), Southeast Region, Miami, FL and New England Region, Boston, MA.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
U.S. Citizens. Subject position(s) will be filled through delegated examining procedures.
For definitions of common terms found in this announcement: http://dhsconnect.dhs.gov/org/comp/mgmt/dhshr/hr/Documents/JOA_Common_Definitions.pdf
This job is also open in another announcement to:
This job is also open in another announcement to:
Duties
This position is a GS-1811 position and requires the ability to carry a firearm and the appropriate criminal investigative training and experience.
This position meets the conditions outlined for a "Secondary" position in accordance with 5 CFR 842.802 and applicable OPM retirement policies due to the preponderance of time spent in managerial and case oversight duties. Special conditions: Subject to work unscheduled duty hours and must be available for unscheduled duty based upon the needs of the USCG. Therefore, eligible for Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) of an additional 25% and is subject to the provisions of the LEAP Act of 1994. Selectee must have completed basic Criminal Investigator training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center or equivalent prior to application. This is a "Secondary" position covered under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), 5 USC 8336(c) or Federal Employee's Retirement System (FERS) special retirement provision 5 USC 8412(d). Coverage is extended only if appointment to this position immediately follows service in a law enforcement covered position. FERS applicants for this position must have completed 3 years of continuous service in a "Primary/Rigorous" position in order to continue coverage upon selection. As a condition of employment, the selectee will remain subject to a mobility agreement which requires acceptance of relocation/reassignment to a position within a different geographic area if required by the Agency. A mobility agreement must be signed prior to appointment. The incumbent must carry firearms and maintain proficiency in their care and use. Therefore, the position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment, 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(9) and selectee will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment (Title 18, USC., Section 1001). Results of a recent (up to one-year old) physical examination must be provided prior to appointment. Determination as to sufficiency of medical record will be made at time of appointment. Please see GS-1811 Medical Requirements
You will serve as Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge (ASAC) and a senior level manager, under the direction of the Special Agent-in-Charge, responsible for all administrative and operational activities within their Area of Responsibility (AOR), to include those of their subordinate Resident Agent Offices (RAO), distribution of work to be accomplished by other employees, relaying priorities, and reviewing investigative products for content, clarity and timeliness. As a senior level manager, responsible for all CGIS operations conducted within the maritime jurisdiction of the Coast Guard (CG), to include criminal investigations (internal and external), protective service operations, and law enforcement liaison.
Being a CG civilian makes you a valuable member of the CG team. Typical work assignments include:
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Qualifications
GS-14: To qualify for this position at the GS-14 level, applicants must have 1 full year of specialized experience (equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the federal service) that demonstrates possession of specialized experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position. Examples include serving as a senior Special Agent or Resident Agent-in-Charge responsible for planning and conducting extensive and highly complex investigations; preparing clear and concise investigative reports; training others in investigative and administrative matters/procedures; coordinating case assignments and reviews; and preparing information for presentation to high-level agency officials as well as officials of other federal law enforcement agencies; experience which has equipped you with comprehensive knowledge of Federal statutes and regulations, including the Uniform Code of Military Justice (Title 10, US Code), rules of evidence, court decisions, constitutional rights, search and seizure, methods of interview and interrogation, admissibility of confessions and national security directives; experience in making contact, maintaining effective working relationships and gaining the confidence and cooperation of others.
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.
National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.
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.
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here
Additional information
Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. At the time of appointment, selectees will be required to update the OF-306. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations.
If you are selected for this position, you will be subject to a determination of your suitability for Federal employment. All selectees are subject to an appropriate investigation as a condition of placement into this position. Certain investigation levels may automatically require a credit check after initial job qualifications have been met. For those positions that do not automatically require a credit check, it may later be required if the initial investigation surfaces a potential issue. Visit: OPM Mythbuster
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 your rights and responsibilities at click here
Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
Moving expenses will be paid in accordance with appropriate regulations.
Pre-appointment Polygraph test required.
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 one-year probationary period.
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 90 days from the date the certificate was issued.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 571-608-1627. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your résumé 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 the on-line assessment to place you in 1 of 3 categories.
The necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to perform this job are:
These positions are located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS), Southeast Region, Miami, FL and New England Region, Boston, MA.
This job is open to
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
U.S. Citizens. Subject position(s) will be filled through delegated examining procedures.
For definitions of common terms found in this announcement: http://dhsconnect.dhs.gov/org/comp/mgmt/dhshr/hr/Documents/JOA_Common_Definitions.pdf
This job is also open in another announcement to:
- Individuals with disabilities
- Federal employees - Competitive service
- Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
- Land & base management
- Military spouses
- Family of overseas employees
- Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
- Special authorities
- Veterans
This job is also open in another announcement to:
- Individuals with disabilities
- Federal employees - Competitive service
- Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
- Land & base management
- Military spouses
- Family of overseas employees
- Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
- Special authorities
- Veterans
Duties
This position is a GS-1811 position and requires the ability to carry a firearm and the appropriate criminal investigative training and experience.
This position meets the conditions outlined for a "Secondary" position in accordance with 5 CFR 842.802 and applicable OPM retirement policies due to the preponderance of time spent in managerial and case oversight duties. Special conditions: Subject to work unscheduled duty hours and must be available for unscheduled duty based upon the needs of the USCG. Therefore, eligible for Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) of an additional 25% and is subject to the provisions of the LEAP Act of 1994. Selectee must have completed basic Criminal Investigator training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center or equivalent prior to application. This is a "Secondary" position covered under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), 5 USC 8336(c) or Federal Employee's Retirement System (FERS) special retirement provision 5 USC 8412(d). Coverage is extended only if appointment to this position immediately follows service in a law enforcement covered position. FERS applicants for this position must have completed 3 years of continuous service in a "Primary/Rigorous" position in order to continue coverage upon selection. As a condition of employment, the selectee will remain subject to a mobility agreement which requires acceptance of relocation/reassignment to a position within a different geographic area if required by the Agency. A mobility agreement must be signed prior to appointment. The incumbent must carry firearms and maintain proficiency in their care and use. Therefore, the position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment, 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(9) and selectee will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment (Title 18, USC., Section 1001). Results of a recent (up to one-year old) physical examination must be provided prior to appointment. Determination as to sufficiency of medical record will be made at time of appointment. Please see GS-1811 Medical Requirements
You will serve as Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge (ASAC) and a senior level manager, under the direction of the Special Agent-in-Charge, responsible for all administrative and operational activities within their Area of Responsibility (AOR), to include those of their subordinate Resident Agent Offices (RAO), distribution of work to be accomplished by other employees, relaying priorities, and reviewing investigative products for content, clarity and timeliness. As a senior level manager, responsible for all CGIS operations conducted within the maritime jurisdiction of the Coast Guard (CG), to include criminal investigations (internal and external), protective service operations, and law enforcement liaison.
Being a CG civilian makes you a valuable member of the CG team. Typical work assignments include:
- Setting priorities, preparing schedules, giving advice, counseling, or instructing subordinates on both operational and administrative matters; interviewing candidates to fill key positions; making recommendations for appointments, promotions or reassignments of personnel; evaluating subordinates and reviewing evaluations made by supervisors on other employees.
- Directing complex and sensitive investigations including but are not limited to: undercover assignments, surveillance, developing and using informants, making arrests, interviewing or interrogating suspect/sources of information and conducting search and seizures.
- Using the Uniform Code of Military Justice and other Federal statutes and regulations to investigate cases, involving but not limited to: arson, assault, bribery, burglary, child abuse, criminal fraud, customs violations, forgery, homicide, larceny, loss or unauthorized disclosure of classified matter, narcotic violations, rape, smuggling, sabotage or subversive activity.
- Providing personal briefings to senior CG and federal law enforcement officials, and providing written reports to CGIS management relative to investigations of actual or potential significant adverse impact to the CG's good order and discipline and/or national security
- Maintaining close personal contact with the U.S. Attorney's Offices, the DHS Inspector General's Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug enforcement Administration, CG JAG, and other Federal law enforcement agencies in the conduct of joint investigations
- Ensuring that CG operational commanders within their AOR are provided with investigative services, intelligence collection, and protective service operational support as necessary.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Pre-appointment Polygraph test required.
- Applicant is required to meet the medical requirements of the position.
- The position requires a valid state driver's license.
- This position requires travel.
- A mobility agreement is required.
- The applicant is subject to pre-appointment and random drug testing.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Qualifications
GS-14: To qualify for this position at the GS-14 level, applicants must have 1 full year of specialized experience (equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the federal service) that demonstrates possession of specialized experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position. Examples include serving as a senior Special Agent or Resident Agent-in-Charge responsible for planning and conducting extensive and highly complex investigations; preparing clear and concise investigative reports; training others in investigative and administrative matters/procedures; coordinating case assignments and reviews; and preparing information for presentation to high-level agency officials as well as officials of other federal law enforcement agencies; experience which has equipped you with comprehensive knowledge of Federal statutes and regulations, including the Uniform Code of Military Justice (Title 10, US Code), rules of evidence, court decisions, constitutional rights, search and seizure, methods of interview and interrogation, admissibility of confessions and national security directives; experience in making contact, maintaining effective working relationships and gaining the confidence and cooperation of others.
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.
National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.
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.
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here
Additional information
Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. At the time of appointment, selectees will be required to update the OF-306. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations.
If you are selected for this position, you will be subject to a determination of your suitability for Federal employment. All selectees are subject to an appropriate investigation as a condition of placement into this position. Certain investigation levels may automatically require a credit check after initial job qualifications have been met. For those positions that do not automatically require a credit check, it may later be required if the initial investigation surfaces a potential issue. Visit: OPM Mythbuster
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 your rights and responsibilities at click here
Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
Moving expenses will be paid in accordance with appropriate regulations.
Pre-appointment Polygraph test required.
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 one-year probationary period.
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 90 days from the date the certificate was issued.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 571-608-1627. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation
- 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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 development 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.
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 You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your résumé 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 the on-line assessment to place you in 1 of 3 categories.
The necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to perform this job are:
- Knowledge of investigations, intelligence, security and law enforcement programs, in sufficient detail to direct investigative operations, providing administrative and technical supervision to numerous subordinates, some at remote locations
- Knowledge of Federal statutes and regulations, the Uniform Code of Military Justice, rules of evidence, court decisions regarding evidence and criminal procedures, constitutional rights, search and seizure, methods of interview and interrogations, admissibility of confessions and national security in order to direct and oversee investigative, intelligence, security, and law enforcement missions.
- Knowledge of internal affairs and professional standards, investigation of misconduct and issues surrounding the case law of Brady v. Maryland, to include interplay between administrative and criminal investigations in the law enforcement context and experience in the use of deadly force and use of force investigations.
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