Supervisory CBP Marine Interdiction Agent (Course Instructor)
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 is ideal for an expert Marine Interdiction Agent looking for an opportunity to serve in a supervisory capacity, participating with higher-level officials in administering, managing, and planning the agency's marine training program, where the work requires application of marine and law enforcement knowledge and skills. This position starts at a salary of $107,807.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $140,146.00 (GS-14, Step 10) with promotion potential to $140,146 (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 marine policies and exercising management supervision, direction and oversight of your designated units. 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.
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:
preparing comprehensive mission plans that define marine program goals and objectives or provides assistance in the planning, developing, implementing, maintaining and monitoring program policies and procedures with regard to marine interdiction activities and programs, to include but not limited to performance of enforcement and investigative techniques. Masters Certificate:
This position requires that you currently hold or have previously held a USCG Masters Certificate of any tonnage. If you are not currently a GS-1801 Marine Interdiction Agent or Supervisory Marine Interdiction Agent, then you must upload a legible copy of a currently held (valid) or a previously held (expired) USCG Masters Certificate of any tonnage with your application showing capacity. 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 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 Marine Interdiction Agent (Course Instructor) 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 is ideal for an expert Marine Interdiction Agent looking for an opportunity to serve in a supervisory capacity, participating with higher-level officials in administering, managing, and planning the agency's marine training program, where the work requires application of marine and law enforcement knowledge and skills. This position starts at a salary of $107,807.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $140,146.00 (GS-14, Step 10) with promotion potential to $140,146 (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 marine policies and exercising management supervision, direction and oversight of your designated units. 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.
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:
preparing comprehensive mission plans that define marine program goals and objectives or provides assistance in the planning, developing, implementing, maintaining and monitoring program policies and procedures with regard to marine interdiction activities and programs, to include but not limited to performance of enforcement and investigative techniques. Masters Certificate:
This position requires that you currently hold or have previously held a USCG Masters Certificate of any tonnage. If you are not currently a GS-1801 Marine Interdiction Agent or Supervisory Marine Interdiction Agent, then you must upload a legible copy of a currently held (valid) or a previously held (expired) USCG Masters Certificate of any tonnage with your application showing capacity. 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 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 Marine Interdiction Agent (Course Instructor) 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:
1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series - Salary Range:
$107,807 to $140,146 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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