Supervisory CBP Air Interdiction Agent
Temporary:
To meet agency needs, this position will be filled on a temporary basis not-to-exceed (NTE) (3 of years) with possible extension(s) for an additional (2 of years) (in one year increments). The incumbent may be returned, at any time, to the position from which you are temporarily promoted, or to a different position of equivalent grade and pay, and that the return is not subject to the procedures found in 5 C.F.R. 351, 432, 752, and 771. The incumbent may also be required to relocate to another duty location for career development or for other reasons determined to be in the best interest of CBP. Organizational Location:
This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Training and Development, Air and Marine Operations Academy, Glynco, GA. This position starts at a salary of $125,519.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $163,172.00 (GS-14, Step 10) with promotion potential to $163,172 (GS-14 Step 10). In this position you will be a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. You will strengthen homeland security by formulating air policies and exercising management supervision, direction and oversight of programs and projects. Typical work assignments include:
Serving as an Assistant Director and managing, planning and administering the Air and Marine Operations Academy training program and requirements; Serving in a supervising capacity and establishing guidelines and performance expectations and planning, organizing and directing work to accomplish training organizational requirements; Assigning work, setting priorities and deadlines, evaluating performance, reviewing and approving leave, recommending disciplinary actions and advising on other administrative matters; Participating in the development and evaluation of policies, procedures and techniques to manage and maintain effective training programs; and Representing the Agency i or its components in meetings with officials from other units, CBP, DHS and other federal, state and local agencies. Note:
If you already hold the current Grade level of this vacancy, this will be a Reassignment rather than a Temporary Promotion. Basic Requirements:
1. A current FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with the following ratings:
airplane, single engine and multi-engine land and instrument; OR rotorcraft helicopter and 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). 2. A current FAA Class II Medical Certificate is acceptable for applicants who currently occupy Customs and Border Protection Air Interdiction Agent positions. For initial entry or re-entry into the occupation, a current FAA Class II Medical Certificate is acceptable for application purposes; however you MUST have a Class I by the time of your interview. 3. A documented log reflecting a minimum of 1500 hours total flight time, 75 hours instrument, 75 hours night, and 250 hours pilot-in-command.
Experience:
You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
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. 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. This position meets the definition of secondary Law Enforcement Officer retirement coverage under the laws and regulations defined in 5 U.S.C. 8336 (6) Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and General Provisions for Law Enforcement Officers defined in 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). The criterion is that knowledge, skill and ability in a position deemed to meet primary Law Enforcement Officer special retirement coverage is a mandatory prerequisite to satisfactorily perform the major duties and responsibilities of this job. The conditions for coverage of a secondary position are contained in 5 C.F.R. 831.902 CSRS and 5 C.F.R. 842.803 for FERS. To be eligible for this secondary law enforcement officer Retirement covered position you must have permanently served in a primary law enforcement officer Retirement System covered position, i.e. Border Patrol Agent, GS-1896, CBP Enforcement Officer, GS-1895, Air Interdiction Officer GS-1801, Air Interdiction Agent GS-1881, Marine Interdiction Agent GS-1801. Note:
if you currently serve in a permanent Secondary LEO Retirement covered position, you are exempt from this mandatory prerequisite. 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 09/14/2020. 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. Polygraph Examination:
The Supervisory CBP Air 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 Examination. 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:
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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
To meet agency needs, this position will be filled on a temporary basis not-to-exceed (NTE) (3 of years) with possible extension(s) for an additional (2 of years) (in one year increments). The incumbent may be returned, at any time, to the position from which you are temporarily promoted, or to a different position of equivalent grade and pay, and that the return is not subject to the procedures found in 5 C.F.R. 351, 432, 752, and 771. The incumbent may also be required to relocate to another duty location for career development or for other reasons determined to be in the best interest of CBP. Organizational Location:
This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Training and Development, Air and Marine Operations Academy, Glynco, GA. This position starts at a salary of $125,519.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $163,172.00 (GS-14, Step 10) with promotion potential to $163,172 (GS-14 Step 10). In this position you will be a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. You will strengthen homeland security by formulating air policies and exercising management supervision, direction and oversight of programs and projects. Typical work assignments include:
Serving as an Assistant Director and managing, planning and administering the Air and Marine Operations Academy training program and requirements; Serving in a supervising capacity and establishing guidelines and performance expectations and planning, organizing and directing work to accomplish training organizational requirements; Assigning work, setting priorities and deadlines, evaluating performance, reviewing and approving leave, recommending disciplinary actions and advising on other administrative matters; Participating in the development and evaluation of policies, procedures and techniques to manage and maintain effective training programs; and Representing the Agency i or its components in meetings with officials from other units, CBP, DHS and other federal, state and local agencies. Note:
If you already hold the current Grade level of this vacancy, this will be a Reassignment rather than a Temporary Promotion. Basic Requirements:
1. A current FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with the following ratings:
airplane, single engine and multi-engine land and instrument; OR rotorcraft helicopter and 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). 2. A current FAA Class II Medical Certificate is acceptable for applicants who currently occupy Customs and Border Protection Air Interdiction Agent positions. For initial entry or re-entry into the occupation, a current FAA Class II Medical Certificate is acceptable for application purposes; however you MUST have a Class I by the time of your interview. 3. A documented log reflecting a minimum of 1500 hours total flight time, 75 hours instrument, 75 hours night, and 250 hours pilot-in-command.
Experience:
You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
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. 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. This position meets the definition of secondary Law Enforcement Officer retirement coverage under the laws and regulations defined in 5 U.S.C. 8336 (6) Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and General Provisions for Law Enforcement Officers defined in 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). The criterion is that knowledge, skill and ability in a position deemed to meet primary Law Enforcement Officer special retirement coverage is a mandatory prerequisite to satisfactorily perform the major duties and responsibilities of this job. The conditions for coverage of a secondary position are contained in 5 C.F.R. 831.902 CSRS and 5 C.F.R. 842.803 for FERS. To be eligible for this secondary law enforcement officer Retirement covered position you must have permanently served in a primary law enforcement officer Retirement System covered position, i.e. Border Patrol Agent, GS-1896, CBP Enforcement Officer, GS-1895, Air Interdiction Officer GS-1801, Air Interdiction Agent GS-1881, Marine Interdiction Agent GS-1801. Note:
if you currently serve in a permanent Secondary LEO Retirement covered position, you are exempt from this mandatory prerequisite. 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 09/14/2020. 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. Polygraph Examination:
The Supervisory CBP Air 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 Examination. 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:
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.
- Department:
1881 Customs And Border Protection Interdiction - Salary Range:
$125,519 to $163,172 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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