CBP Air Interdiction Agent

US Customs and Border Protection is now hiring CBP Air Interdiction Agent in Albuquerque, NM. View job listing details and apply now. Duties This is a Direct Hire Public Notice Category rating Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking do not apply to this Public Notice Due to authorization constraints under DHA applicants may be brought onboard under another non-competitive appointing authority if they are eligible for one Applicants will be referred for selection consideration throughout the announcement open period Further questions regarding the Air Interdiction Agent position can be sent to the AMO Recruiters at CBPAMORecruitingcbpdhsgov Serve as an Air Interdiction Agent AIA performing Aviation Law Enforcement operations for the detection prevention interdiction amp apprehension of terrorists terrorist weapons and other contraband and persons from illegally entering or attacking the United States Your duties will include Conducting air patrol surveillance amp pursuit... activities related to the interdiction of smuggled contraband via land vehicles aircraft or vessels Monitoring behavior patterns and activities of suspect persons vehicles or vessels believed to be engaged in illegal activities Collecting refining and analyzing strategic and tactical intelligence Searching persons vessels baggage and cargo for contraband or weapons incidental to detention or arrest This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GS-11 GS-12 and GS-13 You may be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level automatically without re-applying once you complete 52-weeks at each grade level with supervisor approval Air Interdiction Agents AIA special salary rates are posted on OPMs site To see the special salary rates please visit this link The compensation acronyms used below are SSR Special Salary Rate as posted by OPM Effective 112022 LEAP Law Enforcement Availability Pay 25 Everyone RI Retention Incentive 10 for UAS Sites RI Recruitment Incentive 25 for Caribbean Air and Marine Branch CAMB Aguadilla Puerto Rico Site only Example annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive LEAP amounts below include the SSR LEAP GS-11 1st year annual pay - 100101 GS-12 2nd year annual pay - 119980 GS-13 3rd year annual pay - 142671 Example annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive a 10 retention incentive amounts below include the SSR LEAP 10 Retention Incentive RI UAS Sites Sierra Vista AZ San Angelo TX GS-11 1st year annual pay - 108109 GS-12 2nd year annual pay - 129578 GS-13 3rd year annual pay - 154085 Example annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive LEAP amounts below include the SSR LEAP 25 Recruitment Incentive RI CAMB location only GS-11 1st year annual pay - 120121 GS-12 2nd year annual pay - 143976 GS-13 3rd year annual pay - 171205 Locations are offered based on operational requirements mission requirements and critical agency hiring needs for entry level Air Interdiction Agents as determined by Air and Marine Operations A duty location will be offered after successfully completing a three-part assessment The duty location listed in the final offer letter may include any geographic location within the Southwest Border Region Southeast Border Region Caribbean Air and Marine Branch CAMB and National Air Security Operation Centers NASOC Unmanned Aircraft System UAS Location You must be willing to work at any duty location that falls within that region Southeast Region to include but not limited to the following locations Homestead FL and the Caribbean Air and Marine Branch CAMB Aguadilla PR Southwest Region to include but not limited to the following locations Tucson and Yuma AZ San Diego CA El Paso Laredo and McAllen TX National Air Security Operation Center NASOC Unmanned Aircraft System UAS Locations to include but not limited to the following locations Sierra Vista AZ San Angelo TX Requirements Conditions of Employment FAA Class 1 Medical required at time of Flight Assessment FAA Class 2 Medical qualifies to start the pre-employment process for the AIA position All FAA Medicals must be dated within the last 12 months FAA Commercial or ATP Airplane or Helicopter rated with Instruments You must be a US Citizen to apply for this position Males born after 12311959 must be registered with Selective Service Primary US residency for the last three of the last five years additional details below You may be required to pass a background investigation andor polygraph CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures 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 Qualifications Experience You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level performing duties such as Flying as a Pilot-in-Command or sole manipulator in an airplane and helicopter in all environments of flight including night poor weather unfavorable terrain low altitudes or speed Evaluating information rapidly and make judicious decisions promptly during in-flight operations Developing strategies and coordinate aircraft and ground assets Using information systems and databases to conduct information surveys queries update files and disseminate information Utilizing air interceptsea search radars night-vision goggles or other aircraft sensor systems in furtherance of law enforcement operations Coordinating and conducting airborne law enforcement operations Experience may include Operation of an aircraft as Captain Pilot in Command Aircraft Commander First Officer Certified Flight Instructor Second in Command Co-pilot Airborne Mission Commander Military Weapons Systems OfficerFlight OfficerCrew Chief Air to Air Air to Ground or Air to Surface aviation law enforcement mission coordinator Hiring Minimums Pilot Enter on Duty minimums are 1500 flight hours up to 500 hours can be waived reducing the pilot enter on duty minimums to 1000 hours see Required Documents regarding the Flight Hour Waiver A current FAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certification with the following ratings Dual Rated Airplane Single-engine land or multi-engine land with instrument rating AND Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating or Airplane Rated Airplane Single-engine land or multi-engine land with instrument or Helicopter Rated Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating or Equivalent military rating of the above at the time of application eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders forms or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot 250 Pilot-in-Command hours75 Instrument hours75 Night hours Flight Hour Waiver available see Required Documents100 Flight hours in the last 12 months FAA Class I medical required for assessment dated within last 12 calendar months FAA Class II medical will qualify It must be dated within last 12 calendar months However at the time of your Flight Assessment you MUST present a FAA 1st Class Medical Certificate dated within the previous 12 calendar months Apply at 750 hours total time Applicants applying at 750 flight hours are required to obtain at least 1000 flight hours depending on the number of hours approved for a waiver at own expense before being able to attend the 3-part flight assessment Applicant must still meet 250 Pilot-in-Command 75 instrument 75 night hours and 100 flight hours in the last 12 months UAS Flight Hours Applicants may include UAS Predator A MQ-1 Predator B MQ-9 flight hours and Predator A MQ-1 Predator B MQ-9 or predator based variant flight hours These hours may be credited towards satisfying the Total flight time 1500 flight hour requirement only UAS hours do not count towards the 250 flight hours as a Pilot in Command 75 flight hours Instrument and 75 flight hours Night Flight hour logbooks will be required at time of your Flight Assessment for verification NOTE Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement otherwise you will be found ineligible Please see the Required Documents section below for additional resume requirements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs eg Peace Corps AmeriCorps and other organizations eg 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 by 05312023 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 US 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 agencys core values of vigilance service to country and integrity During the screening andor background investigation process you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges the use of illegal drugs eg 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 additional information review the following links Background investigation and the e-QIP process Polygraph Examination CBP has the authority to conduct a polygraph for the CBP Air Interdiction Agent position however at this time a polygraph is not a pre-employment requirement If CBP decides to implement the polygraph as a pre-employment requirement while you are in the hiring process CBP will notify you and provide additional information Polygraph Examination The 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 US 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 US government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a US affiliated college or university Working as a contractor intern consultant or volunteer supporting the US government Probationary Period All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of hisher 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 Education Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position Age Requirement Provisions of Public Laws 93-350 and 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for initial appointment to a primary Law Enforcement Officer position within the Department of Homeland Security DHS In accordance with DHS Management Directive 251-03 the day before an individuals 37th birthday is the maximum age for original appointment to a position as a primary law enforcement officer within DHS The age requirement is also necessary to ensure that you are able to complete the 20 years of applicable service for retirement NOTE The Commissioner of CBP has approved a temporary increase in the maximum allowable age to 40 for original placement into an Air Interdiction Agent position Unless the below criteria applies you must meet this age requirement by 05312023 AND enter-on-duty no later than the day prior to your 40th birthday in order to achieve the required 20 years of service for retirement Creditable law enforcement officer service covered by Title 5 USC 8336c or Title 5 USC 8412d or creditable service covered by Title 5 USC 840136 as a Customs and Border Protection Officer on or after July 6 2008 may be applied toward the maximum age requirement This age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving in a federal civilian not military law enforcement position covered by Title 5 USC 8336c or Title 5 USC 8412d Veterans Preference Eligibility - To ensure compliance with statutes pertaining to the appointment of preference eligible veterans as determined by the Merit Systems Protection Board in its decision Isabella v Dept of State the maximum age for original appointment articulated above shall not apply to the hiring of individuals entitled to veterans preference eligibility under 5 USC 3312 You must submit proof of Veterans Preference DD-214 Member 4 Copy at the time of application Caribbean Air and Marine Branch CAMB Aguadilla PR Tax Law Impact Federal Travel Regulation GSA Bulletin FTR 18-05 - On December 22 2017 Public Law 115-97 - the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective January 1 2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025 The law made certain reimbursements and other payments taxable including airfare and lodging expenses en-route travel to the new duty station and temporary storage of household goods and shipment of household goods For more information please see Federal Travel Regulation GSA Bulletin FTR 18-05 Bargaining Unit This position is not covered under the bargaining unit Mobility Agreement You are required to sign a mobility agreement and be willing to relocate as necessary Uniforms This position requires you to wear an officially approved uniform while in a duty status Travel Overnight travel may be required on a regular and recurring basis Additional information FitnessMedical Standards You must be able to meet job-related medical and fitness standards Medical Exam CBP Hiring Process Deep Dive - YouTube Security Clearance You may be required to obtain a Secret or higher level clearance for this position Firearm Proficiency This position requires that the incumbent meet initial and continuing qualifications in the use of firearms as outlined in the Gun Control Act of 1968 amended by the Lautenberg Amendment of 1996 An applicant whose background includes any of the following will be ineligible for consideration 1 convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year 2 has any outstanding warrants or is a fugitive from justice 3 unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance 4 adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to a mental institution 5 illegally or unlawfully in the United States 6 renounced U S citizenship 7 subject to a court-ordered restraining protection order from harassing stalking or threatening an intimate partner spouse former spouse parent of applicants child individual who cohabitates or has cohabitated with the applicant or child or 8 convicted under Federal State or Tribal Court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence against an intimate partner or child Drivers License You must possess a valid drivers license Training This position has a training requirement You may be required to successfully complete the training requirement as a condition of employment Failure to successfully complete the required courses of training in accordance with CBP standards and policies will result in placement into either a former or different position demotion or separation as determined by management and appropriate procedures Mandatory Completion of Basic Training You will be detailed to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy FLETC in Glynco GA for 15 weeks of Air and Marine Basic Training AMBT The training is comprised of formalized courses of basic technical instruction necessary to perform the duties of the position including a swimwater survival course Additionally you will complete the following training programs 1 Spanish Language training course 2 Initial Survival Training course 3 Aircraft-specific Flight Training course and 4 Standardized Tactical Aviation Training STAT course Learn more here Drug Testing Requirements Employees are subject to drug testing in compliance with the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Program You must complete a drug test as a condition of employment For more information visit our Drug Testing FAQs and the Hiring Process Deep Dive Video The Drug Test Shift Work This position requires regular and recurring shift work You must be willing and available to work rotating shifts You may also be rotated between assignments and duty locations Overtime Employees must be fully trained to be eligible for overtime Positions may be filled at any AMO duty station within the regions listed below Benefits A career with the US 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 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 You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above This position is being filled under a Direct Hire Authority We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements All applicants who meet minimum qualifications and any basic requirements applicable to this position will be forwarded to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview In accordance with the Direct Hire Authority rating and ranking questions will not be used The competencies or knowledge skills and abilities needed to perform this job are Skill and ability to fly andor operate fixed andor rotary wing aircraft in adverse or hazardous conditions in operations supporting CBP or other law enforcement entities Knowledge of air enforcement operations Ability to collect refine and analyze strategic and tactical intelligence in order to execute aviation enforcement operations Ability to evaluate information rapidly and make judicious decisions promptly while remaining courteous and professional Veterans Veterans preference does not apply to selections made using the Direct Hire Authority Veteran candidates will be considered along with all other applicants who apply Once you meet the minimum qualifications and pass the polygraph examination you will be evaluated through the use of three 3 qualification assessments written examination flight check practical evaluation and structured interview Assessments are passfail and applicants must pass all three assessments to receive consideration Scores on passed assessments are valid for 5 years except in cases when the applicant declines a position with AMO Learn more here You will be responsible for all expenses associated with transport to and from National Air Training Center NATC facility in Oklahoma City OK as well as lodging and all other personal expenses incurred 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 CTAPICTAP eligible View information about CTAPICTAP eligibilityon OPMs Career Transition Resources website To be considered under CTAPICTAP you must have knowledge skills abilities andor competencies as defined above which clearly exceed the minimum qualification and any applicable basic requirements for the vacancy In addition you must submit the supporting documents listed under the Required Documents section of this job announcement Benefits A career with the US 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 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 Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee you and your family may have access to a range of benefits Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether youre a permanent part-time temporary or an intermittent employee You may be eligible for the following benefits however check with your agency to make sure youre eligible under their policies If you have questions regarding the documentation that is required for this announcement please contact an AMO recruiter at CBPAMORECRUITINGcbpdhsgov or the CBP Hiring Center at CBPHIRINGAMOcbpdhsgov 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 MMDDYY your hours worked per week job title as well as series grade and salary if applicable For additional required items see the link above Note- It is recommended that you upload your resume as a PDF instead of a Word document to ensure document quality Ensure that your uploaded resume is not a password protected document to include Office 365 passwords Flight Hour Waiver The flight experience used for consideration for the Flight Hour Waiver FHW will be asked in the questionnaire Age Requirement Documents If over the age of 40 you must submit proof of eligibility for this position If requesting an age waiver based on Federal law enforcement service you must submit copies of your SF-50s reflecting the start and end dates of creditable Federal not military service Block 30 of your SF-50 should show Retirement Code M MF MR O OF or OR Veterans Preference Eligibles see Age Waiver Age Waiver Documents Applicants entitled to veterans preference must submit proof of claim See Veterans Preference Eligible above for required documentation Active D uty Applicants Statement of Service Certification letter If currently on active duty you must submit certification from the Armed Services showing you will be discharged or released from active duty This certification should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain 1 the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date 2 campaign badges and expeditionary medals earned amp 3 the character of service If you apply with a written statement at this stage your preference will be verified by a Member Copy 4 of your DD 214 upon separation from the military For more information about veterans preference visit this link Although Veterans Preference does not apply to Direct Hire Authority upon selection veterans documents may be required Your responses to the job questionnaire httpsapplyusastaffinggovViewQuestionnaire11934122 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 USC 8337h or 8456 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 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 andor 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 1159 PM Eastern Time on 05312023 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 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 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 2133102u andor Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315707 Veterans Peace CorpsVISTA 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 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 401k 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 CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to protect and serve the United States of America and to exemplify the CBP Core Values of Vigilance Service to Country and Integrity Learn more about CBPs mission core values and careers at httpswwwcbpgovabout Agency contact information CBP Hiring Frontline AMO Phone 952-857-2932 Email cbphiringamocbpdhsgov Address Air and Marine Operations Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington DC 20229 US 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 Positions with known promotion potential do not guarantee promotion nor is the promise of promotion implied The open period for this 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 for automatic email alerts with your USAJOBS account If you are 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 suitabilitysecurity 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 andor units within the duty locations listed aboveIf 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 info in your application prior to EOD 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 US Office of Management and Budget OMB and US Office of Personnel Management OPM guidance and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring These authorities are subject to change Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent Please read the following guidance Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents If you have questions regarding the documentation that is required for this announcement please contact an AMO recruiter at CBPAMORECRUITINGcbpdhsgov or the CBP Hiring Center at CBPHIRINGAMOcbpdhsgov 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 MMDDYY your hours worked per week job title as well as series grade and salary if applicable For additional required items see the link above Note- It is recommended that you upload your resume as a PDF instead of a Word document to ensure document quality Ensure that your uploaded resume is not a password protected document to include Office 365 passwords Flight Hour Waiver The flight experience used for consideration for the Flight Hour Waiver FHW will be asked in the questionnaire Age Requirement Documents If over the age of 40 you must submit proof of eligibility for this position If requesting an age waiver based on Federal law enforcement service you must submit copies of your SF-50s reflecting the start and end dates of creditable Federal not military service Block 30 of your SF-50 should show Retirement Code M MF MR O OF or OR Veterans Preference Eligibles see Age Waiver Age Waiver Documents Applicants entitled to veterans preference must submit proof of claim See Veterans Preference Eligible above for required documentation Active D uty Applicants Statement of Service Certification letter If currently on active duty you must submit certification from the Armed Services showing you will be discharged or released from active duty This certification should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain 1 the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date 2 campaign badges and expeditionary medals earned amp 3 the character of service If you apply with a written statement at this stage your preference will be verified by a Member Copy 4 of your DD 214 upon separation from the military For more information about veterans preference visit this link Although Veterans Preference does not apply to Direct Hire Authority upon selection veterans documents may be required Your responses to the job questionnaire httpsapplyusastaffinggovViewQuestionnaire11934122 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 USC 8337h or 8456 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 Help This job is open to The public US Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the US Clarification from the agency Open to all US Citizens This announcement will be utilized to fill positions through the Direct Hire AuthorityShow full descriptionCollapse