Environmental Protection Specialist - Environmental Protection Agency

For more information and to learn how to apply please visit: USA Jobs 

Summary

These positions are in Region 2, Superfund and Emergency Management Division, Program Support Branch, Resource Management/Cost Recovery Section. 

About: EPA Region 2

This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. Partial work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized.

Senior Federal Planner - Michael Baker International

Who: Michael Baker International

What: This Federal Planner will join a collaboration of experienced planners, landscape architects, and project managers dedicated to having a positive impact through effective planning. The ideal candidate will be driven, intellectually curious, committed to excellence, and demonstrate a desire to make a difference in the communities we serve. The Federal Planner will serve as project planner in support of the project manager on multi- disciplinary planning projects and will be responsible for the preparation of master planning and strategic planning documents for Federal/Military (primarily Army and Air Force) clients and other State and Local Government Clients as needed.

Administrative Officer - Veterans Administration Hines, IL

Administrative Officer
Veterans Administration

Hines, IL

This position is located at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Medical Center, Hines, IL – a level 1A Complexity VHA Facility, and is organizationally aligned under the Medicine Service Line. The primary purpose of this position is to provide both administrative and technical supervision of administrative positions including Program Specialists and support staff serving different sections of the Medical Service Line. Duties include:

• Directs the personnel management program for the organization, performing or overseeing the full range of human resources requirements.
• Manages the work flow, capacity utilization, and maintains staffing levels to assure successful operations of the service line including budget formulation, justification, execution, management and reporting.
• Manages procurement and contracting for the organization including preparing procurement requests evaluating proposals for work, acting as COR for procurements, and/or maintaining procurement and contracting records.
• Provides for the overall administrative management for the organization including interpreting administrative policies, developing and implementing local policies, defining administrative requirements, and/or providing advice to top management on related issues.
• Supervises and provides technical and administrative supervision of administrative staff such as assigning work, evaluating work performance, gives advice, counsel, or instructions, interviews candidates for subordinate positions, hears and resolves complaints, effects minor disciplinary measures, identifies and arranges for development and training needs; finds ways to improve production and increase the quality of work, and develops performance standards.
• Provides objectively based operational data and analysis to the Chief and multiple Associate Chiefs of the Medicine Service Line.
• Reviews and analyzes various reports relating to quality, performance, productivity, and cost effectiveness, including patient satisfaction scores and established quality performance measures and monitors.
• Develops long-range strategic plans and short-term operations plans for the service line.
• Develops, promotes, and maintains good relations with a variety of groups to include other VA Healthcare systems, community healthcare providers, teaching affiliates, community organizations, Veterans service organizations, other government agencies, professional societies, volunteers, media, and customers.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, 1st Shift.
Position Description: Administrative Officer, PD# 15246O

RAFAEL LARA
Phone: (708)202-8387x25662

Email: RAFAEL.LARA@VA.GOVSeries: 0341-Administrative Officer
Start Date: 6/30/2016
End Date: 7/8/2016
Pay Grade Low: 11
Pay Grade High: 11
Status: Full Time
Minimum Pay: $64992
Maximum Pay: $84489
Job Pay Type: Per Year
Job Openings: 1
Job Organization: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Job Position: HN-16-MRH-1741956-BU
Who May Apply: Applications will be accepted from current, permanent, employees of the Edward Hines VA Medical Center, Hines, IL, and its outreach facilities including CBOCs and VCS employees

Environmental/NEPA Planner - Chicago, IL

Senior Environmental/ NEPA Planner
GSG Consultants, Inc. 

Chicago, IL

GSG Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Environmental / NEPA Planner to join our Chicago office. The Senior Environmental Planner will be responsible for the leadership, coordination and development of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents. Responsibilities: Manage and participate in the preparation of CATEX, EIS, EA, and similar environmental review documentation Provide oversight, direction, management, QA/QC, and ongoing open communication to staff and subconsultants Assist clients with administration of NEPA processes Attend and participate in public meetings and hearings Manage project schedules, budgets and project administrative efforts Work with others to develop and expand the environmental team at GSG including mentorship of staff Lead or participate in the preparation of proposals or proposal sections that require NEPA compliance scope and budget Qualifications: At least 8 years of NEPA compliance experience Expert in NEPA Experience in managing other staff and team members Experience with public presentations and public hearings Project or task management experience BS/BA in Urban Planning, Land Use Planning, Environmental Sciences/Studies or allied disciplines, masters & AICP preferable Environmental Lead for two or more highway, airport, transit, and other transportation-related EAs or EISs in the last ten years Experience with FTA, FRA, FAA, FHWA, USACE, and other federal agencies is desired.

Pathways Internship Program, U.S. Department of State - Washington, D.C.

Job Title:  Student Trainee: Pathways Internship Program (IEP/ITEP) Hiring Fair Notice (YEAR-ROUND)
Department:  Department Of State
Agency:  Department of State - Agency Wide

Job Announcement Number:  HRSC/PATH-2016-0005

SALARY RANGE:

$22,560.00 to $68,465.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:

Tuesday, December 1, 2015 to Tuesday, December 15, 2015

SERIES & GRADE:

GS-0099-01/09

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full-Time and Part-Time - Both non-temporary & temporary excepted appointments.

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

11

DUTY LOCATIONS:

125 vacancies - Washington DC, DC   View Map
27 vacancies - Arlington, VA   View Map

WHO MAY APPLY:

Students who are U.S. Citizens accepted for enrollment during the current or next upcoming semester in a degree-seeking program (diploma, certificate, etc.) in an accredited/qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis with a projected graduation date on or after Fall 2016.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Secret

SUPERVISORY STATUS:

No

JOB SUMMARY:

About the Agency

The Pathways Internship Program targets students accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled in a qualifying educational program in an accredited institution, on a full or halftime basis with paid opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school. Applicants must meet the definition of "student" in order to be considered for this opportunity. 

Internship appointments under the:

• Internship Experience Program (IEP) are nontemporary and can last the duration of the student’s academic program.
• Internship Temporary Experience Program (ITEP) are temporary appointments that allow for seasonal employment (during summers and holiday breaks from academic program) as well as year-round employment should their academic programs allow. These appointments are limited to a year or less with possibility for extensions in one-year increments.

Appointment length will be determined at the time of selection. At the successful conclusion of the program, interns may be eligible for noncompetitive conversion to a Federal career or career-conditional position in the competitive service. Interns may work full-time or part-time schedules. Pathways candidates must meet the DOS qualification standards applicable to the position being filled.

Telework Ineligible – This position is not eligible for telework.

The following occupational series, grades, and internship programs will be avaiable for application at the in-person hiring fair:

• GS-199-05/07/09 Foreign Affairs Officer (IEP/ITEP)
• GS-199-07/09 Economist (IEP ONLY)
• GS-299-04/05/07/09 Human Resources (IEP/ITEP)
• GS-399-05/07/09 Program Analyst (IEP/ITEP)
• GS-399-01/02/03/04/05/06/07 Office Automation/Clerical (IEP/ITEP)
• GS-399-07/09 Government Information Specialist (IEP ONLY)
• GS-599-05/07 Budget Analyst (IEP ONLY)
• GS-599-05/07 Accountant (IEP/ITEP)
• GS-899-05/07/09 Engineering (IEP/ITEP)
• GS-899-03/04/05 Architect (IEP/ITEP)
• GS-0999-07/09 Paralegal (IEP ONLY)
• GS-1099-05/07/09 Public Affairs (IEP ONLY)
• GS-1099-05/07/09 Interior Design (IEP/ITEP)
• GS-1199-03/04/05 Realty Specialist (IEP/ITEP)
• GS-2299-05/07/09 IT Specialist (IEP/ITEP)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/422620600?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Outdoor Recreation Planner, Bureau of Land Management - Palm Springs, CA

Job Title:Outdoor Recreation Planner

Department:Department Of The Interior

Agency:Bureau of Land Management

Job Announcement Number:FS-1432987-CF15

SALARY RANGE:	$53,915.00 to $70,086.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Monday, July 27, 2015 to Friday, August 7, 2015
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-0023-09
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full Time - Recent Graduates
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 11
DUTY LOCATIONS:	1 vacancy in the following location: Palm Springs, CA View Map
WHO MAY APPLY:	United States Citizens
SECURITY CLEARANCE:	Not Applicable
SUPERVISORY STATUS:	No

JOB SUMMARY:

Explore a new career with the Bureau of Land Management

Where our people are our greatest natural resource

You will serve as a journeyman level Outdoor Recreation Planner in the BLM Palm Springs Field Office. You will be responsible for the development of annual plans and implementation and administration of short range plans for recreation management resources, visitor services and wilderness activities. You will carry out broad assignments in planning and administration of the more complicated and diverse recreation program assignments.

This is a Pathways Recent Graduates position. The Recent Graduates Program enables individuals who lack experience to explore Federal civil service employment at the beginning of their careers.  After Program completion, you MAY be converted to a TERM or permanent Career-Conditional position.  To be eligible for conversion to a permanent or term position, Recent Graduates must: Successfully complete at least 1-year of continuous service in addition to all requirements of the Program; Demonstrate successful job performance; AND Meet the Office of Personnel Management's qualifications for the position to which the Recent Graduates may be converted.  Additional information about the Recent Graduates Program can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-authorities/students-recent-graduates/#url=graduates.

More than one vacancy may be filled through this announcement should the need arise.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Not Required

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• No

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• U. S. Citizenship is required.
• Successful completion of a background check is required.
• Cannot hold an active real estate license.
• Cannot have interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land.
• Direct deposit required.

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• Plans for and manages developed recreation sites and primitive wilderness facilities such as camp and picnic, winter sports, boating and swimming, trails, trailhead parking, etc., by conducting surveys, analyzing data, proposing, mapping, and laying out improvements in areas designated for recreation purposes; checking details of proposed site plans against broader management plans such as implementation plans, Land Use and Resource Management Plans to ensure adherence to standards and guidelines and desired future conditions.        
• Prepares National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) analysis and the preparation of environmental documents such as environmental assessments and impact statements. 
• Inventories recreation improvements and associated recreation facilities, and prepares schedules for operation. maintenance and rehabilitation. The planner compiles material and supply estimates for recreation facilities, maintenance, construction and operation. The employee prepares contract specifications for recreation construction, cleanup and maintenance projects. The planner determines the work force needed to accomplish the work unit objectives.
• Inspects, and/or monitors compliance of recreation permits, including concessions. The planner will processes special recreations permit applications. The planner confers and negotiates with permittees and/or outfitter and guide permit holders to gain compliance.
• Plans, monitors, and evaluates interpretive, environmental education programs and recreation special events. The employee coordinates special emphasis programs such as volunteers and partnerships with local public and private officials.

You have two full years (36 semester hours) of graduate level study, or you possess a master's or higher degree, e.g., Ph.D., in outdoor recreation planning, sociology, forestry, landscape architecture, economics, biological science, park administration, earth science, natural resource management and conservation, civil engineering, urban planning, recreation, or other related fields. A graduate year is 18 semester hours or the number of units your school considers a full graduate academic year. NOTE: to be found qualified under this option, you must submit transcripts (official or unofficial) to verify your graduate education. 

OR

You have at least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the federal service that included the following (NOTE: To qualify under this option, your resume must contain sufficient detail to prove you have one year experience performing these duties): 

• Developing recreational activities as part of a recreation and/or wilderness management program; 
• Implementing recreation programs, including identifying necessary resources and preparing budgets; 
• Determining maintenance needs for existing recreational areas; and 
• Monitoring and evaluating interpretive, education programs and recreation special events. 

OR

You have less than the full amount of GRADUATE education above and less than the amount of experience described above, but instead have a combination of the type of graduate education and the type of experience described in above. To combine education and experience, divide the number of graduate semester hours earned by 18 semester hours or whatever number your school uses to represent one graduate year. Then take the number of months of experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. NOTE: To qualify using this alternative, the contents of your resume must support this response and you must submit a copy of your transcripts (official or unofficial) to verify your education. Note: Only graduate level education beyond the first year may be combined with experience.

PATHWAYS RECENT GRADUATE REQUIREMENTS:

Any individual who completed his or her educational requirements between December 27, 2010, and the effective date of the final Pathways regulation (July 10, 2012) will have 2 years from the effective date to apply to the Recent Graduates Program.If you completed your qualifying degree/certificate program PRIOR to December 27, 2010, you are NOT eligible to apply.To be eligible for the Pathways Recent Graduates Program, you must have completed a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution: 

1.) within the two years preceding the closing date of this announcement; or 

2.) between December 27, 2010 and July 10, 2012, you will have two years from July 10, 2012 to apply; or

If you are a Preference eligible veteran who was precluded from applying due to military service obligation, you will begin your 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty. Eligibility for these veterans cannot exceed 6 years from the date on which they completed their degrees (or certification). 

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; or 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.

Education: For any college courses, graduate work, research, thesis or other non-descript courses listed on your transcript (such as "Independent Research"), please indicate through your resume or attachment memorandum from an academic professor how each course fulfills the specific education requirement, i.e., state number of semester hours credited, topic of study, grade earned.

NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 

Applicants can verify accreditation at http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Supervisory Community Planner, General Services Administration - Washington, D.C.

Job Title:Supervisory Community Planner

Department:General Services Administration

Agency:Public Buildings Service

Job Announcement Number:1511102CJDE

SALARY RANGE:	$107,325.00 to $139,523.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Friday, July 17, 2015 to Thursday, July 30, 2015
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-0020-14
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full-time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 14
DUTY LOCATIONS:	FEW vacancies - Washington DC, DC View Map
WHO MAY APPLY:	All United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island).
SECURITY CLEARANCE:	Public Trust - Background Investigation
SUPERVISORY STATUS:	Yes

JOB SUMMARY:

About the Agency

GSA has been repeatedly named by the Partnership for Public Service as one of the 'Best Places to Work in the Federal Government'.

As a Supervisory Community Planner, you will be responsible managing a range of issues that include planning, real estate, development and project coordination with external review authorities, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), historic preservation, sustainability, urban design, transportation, community outreach and urban livability planning.  

DUTIES:

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Manages, directs, and supervises planning, design and/or real estate development business activities. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.

Manages a staff that performs a full range of urban planning, design, and development and project management functions. Development of master plans, acquisition of sites, buildings, easements, NEPA and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) compliance, transportation and sustainable planning.

Provides authoritative and develop strategies for the implementation of Congressional mandates. Executive Orders.

Provide assignments and guidance for the review of project plans for conformance with National Capital Planning Commission and local governments' comprehensive plans and polices, federal security requirements, master plans, public facilities plans, zoning, transportation plans.

Develops regional project stakeholder strategies to ensure successful relationships in project development with state and local government, and Federal stakeholders such as National Capital Planning Commission of Fine arts etc.

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The GS-14 salary range starts at $107,325.00 per year, if you meet the following qualifications. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. To qualify, you must demonstrate at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience providing oversight, advice and training on urban and regional planning, land use, master planning, and capital improvements planning and development financing; overseeing team members that perform a full range of urban planning, design, and development and project management functions which include: 1) developing sustainable master plans, 2) acquisition of sites/buildings/easements, 3) security, 4) NEPA compliance, and 5) transportation planning; as well as providing guidance for the review of project plans, local government and federal comprehensive plans and policies, federal security requirements, master plans, public facilities plans, zoning, transportation plans, and other initiatives related to land use and development objectives. 

Basic Requirement: All candidates for Community Planner positions must meet one of the following basic qualification requirements:

1. Degree: community planning; or related field such as urban affairs, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, sociology, geography, economics, political science, or public administration that included at least 12 semester hours in the planning process, socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, urban and regional economic analysis, and development finance. Note: Applicants with degrees in related fields, such as those listed above, who do not have the 12 semester hours of specified course work must have had at least 1 year of work experience in community planning acquired under the supervision and guidance of a community planner; OR
2. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in one of the above disciplines, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the above disciplines of which at least 12 semester hours were in the planning process, and socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

NOTE: Qualifications are based on length and level of experience. Therefore, in addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week if part time. Qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, so failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/410193300

Business & Industry Specialist (Project Manager), Federal Office of Economic Adjustment - 5 vacancies

All US citizens may apply.  Use the links below to
access the announcement and review the eligibility and specific details.
The announcement opened yesterday 01/13/2015 and will close 01/26/2015.

USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/391490600?share=email.

Senior Planner (Military and Federal clients) The Onyx Group - Alexandria, VA

Senior Planner (Military and Federal clients) 

The Onyx Group

November 18, 2014 

Professional Area: 

Facilities and Infrastructure Planning

Experience: 

7-10 years

Email: 

onyx_jobs@onyxgroup.com

Location: 

Alexandria, VA

Employment Status: Full Time

Location: Alexandria, VA

Compensation: This full time, exempt position offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), and transit and/or parking reimbursement.

Overview:
This Planner-level role is responsible for production, some management and facilitating successful project delivery

Position Priorities:

• AICP required
• Performs advanced professional work related to variety of planning assignments
• Manages complex planning studies, development applications and reviews consultant proposals
• Reviews and processes complex comprehensive plan amendments, rezonings, annexations, site plans, plats
• Develops project budgets, administers bidding process, verifies contract expenditures and compliance
• Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on land use, physical, social & economic issues
• Provides professional planning assistance to member communities on varied land use projects
• Develops transportation plans, studies and analyses on regional basis
• Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans
• Schedules and conducts meetings with advisory boards and officials
• Presents reports and other findings to staff, Planning & Zoning Board, and Council and serves as liaison to such committees
• Supervises more junior planners within organization

Required Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of the philosophies, principals, practices & techniques of planning
• Well-developed knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, such as urban design, affordable housing, economic development or land use
• Knowledge and experience in construction processes
• Knowledge of principles, methodology, practices of research and data collection
• Knowledge of effective writing techniques

Required Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills for facilitating relationships with elected/appointed officials or other decision-makers
• Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve less well- defined planning problems
• Group facilitation skills for use with community workshops
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously
• Ability to provide effective supervision and staff management
• Ability to manage projects effectively and meet firm deadlines
• Proficient in MS Excel, Access,Word, Adobe Creative Suite, ESRI Arc GIS, or similar products.
• Proficiency in an enterprise-wide resource planning and project management tool.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal Unified Facility Criteria (UFC), ADA, and relevant design and planning requirements.

About Onyx:
The Onyx Group is an employee-owned company dedicated to improving the places where we live, work, and play. We work together to create sustainable land and facilities life cycle solutions, integrating planning, architecture, and technology.

We believe in "innovation through collaboration" as we integrate the skills of our planning, architecture, and technology departments to work together with our clients to offer them their best total solution. This is achieved though the collaborative approach our team takes in first understanding our client’s needs and then evaluating and tackling each task’s unique constraints so that we can provide the best end result. 

Our most rewarding projects are those where we are integrated with our clients and participate in achieving their vision. The innovative solutions that evolve from applying our expertise in collaboration with our client are professionally satisfying for both our client and our team.

Special Agent- FBI- Many Locations

Job Title:Special Agent

Department:Department Of Justice

Agency:Federal Bureau of Investigation

Job Announcement Number:SA-FO-2014-0003

SALARY RANGE:	$59,340.00 to $76,568.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Friday, August 1, 2014 to Friday, August 15, 2014
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-1811-10
POSITION INFORMATION:	Permanent - Full-time
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
DUTY LOCATIONS:	Many vacancies in the following location: FBI - Location Determined by the needs of the FBI, United States
WHO MAY APPLY:	This announcement is open to all U.S citizens. Please read the entire vacancy announcement carefully for detailed information on qualifications and application procedures. The salary listed above applies to New Agent trainees while attending the training academy. Upon graduation, your salary will be adjusted according to field office assignment and Law Enforcement Officers availability pay.
SECURITY CLEARANCE:	Top Secret
SUPERVISORY STATUS:	No

JOB SUMMARY:

About the Agency

TODAY'S FBI. IT'S FOR YOU.

The FBI seeks responsible, motivated, self-starters to work in a high pressure and demanding team environment. Special Agent applicants must be able to work independently, adapt to changing and sometimes dangerous situations and make logical, well-reasoned decisions based on all available facts. Applicants should have superior interpersonal abilities and be able to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, in an organized and articulate manner.

Special Agents are responsible for enforcing over 300 federal statutes and conducting sensitive national security investigations. As a Special Agent, you may be asked to use your language skills to interview a witness who speaks only a foreign language, your IT skills to locate evidence concealed deep within a computer network, or your CPA skills to uncover hidden assets. Whether it is identifying and recruiting human sources whose information may ultimately avert a terrorist act or gathering intelligence on a foreign enemy determined to do us harm, the FBI provides the opportunity for leaders in every community to give back.

This opportunity should not be taken lightly. The FBI Special Agent position requires significant commitment and dedication from you and your family.


Automatic Disqualifiers: Applicants with a felony conviction, use of illegal drugs in violation of the FBI Employment Drug Policy, in default of a student loan insured by the U.S. Government that fail an FBI-administered urinalysis drug test, fail to register with the Selective Service System (males only).

Please note that if you are disqualified by any of the above tests, you are not eligible for employment with the FBI.

Applicants should consider that the average processing time to complete all stages of the Special Agent Selection System (SASS) may take approximately one (1) year. The FBI may disqualify applicants at anytime during the process, should it be determined that they will reach age 37 before appointment to New Agents Training (NAT).

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• No

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 23 and not have reached your 37th birthday on appointment
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must meet physical requirements
• Must pass all phases of the Special Agent Application process
• Must commit to serving as a Special Agent for a minimum of three years

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AS AN FBI SPECIAL AGENT, YOU MUST:

1. Adhere to strict standards of conduct, foremost being honesty and integrity.
2. Endure a rigorous background investigation, credit checks, and a polygraph in order to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
3. Pass a Physical Fitness Test (PFT) at least twice during the application process. Upon graduation, Agents will also be expected to maintain a level of fitness necessary to effectively respond to life-threatening situations on the job.
4. Pass a medical exam which includes, but is not limited to, meeting visual and hearing standards.
5. Successfully complete approximately 18 weeks of employment as a Special Agent trainee, while housed at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA.
6. Upon graduation from the FBI Academy, be available to transfer to one of the FBI's 56 field offices, including San Juan, Puerto Rico or remote resident agencies (satellite offices) to meet the needs of the FBI. Special Agents rarely return to their processing office. Applicants should ensure that their families are prepared for and support this move.
7. Throughout your career, be available for temporary duty assignments, anywhere in the world, on either a temporary or a long-term basis.
8. Work a minimum of a 50-hr workweek, which may include odd hours, and be on-call 24/7, including holidays and weekends.
9. Carry a firearm and be willing to use deadly force if necessary.
10. Be willing and able to participate in arrests, search warrants, raids and other dangerous assignments, all of which may pose the risk of personal bodily harm.

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In order to meet minimum qualifications, applicants must pass every stage of the Special Agent Selection System (SASS), which includes:

1. A preliminary application screening to ensure eligibility, willingness and awareness of the Special Agent position
2. A three-hour exam consisting of Cognitive, Behavioral, and Logical Reasoning tests (Phase I)
3. A written and oral language test (for applicants claiming a language ability)
4. A 90-minute written exam (Phase II)*
5. A one-hour oral panel interview (Phase II)*
6. At least two Physical Fitness Tests (PFTs)*
7. A polygraph examination*
8. A comprehensive background investigation*

*Note: Steps 4 through 8 are only afforded to those candidates deemed "Most Competitive."

Full-Time Work Experience
All Special Agent applicants must meet the full-time professional work experience requirement of three (3) years unless they qualify for a work experience waiver.

• Professional is defined as specialized work of a high level of difficulty and responsibility. Depending on your chosen field and/or industry, full-time is defined as a position in which you work an average 36 hours or more per week and in a position in which you are receiving full benefits.
• Full-time work experience does NOT include summer jobs, internships, seasonal positions, temporary employment, and/or volunteer work (unless you are a preference eligible veteran).

Work Experience Waivers

Certain specified experiences and/or abilities waive the three year full-time work experience requirement.NOTE: Your ability to meet the requirements of a waiver does not guarantee that you will be deemed "Most Competitive".

Applicants with a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology and/or a Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

1. Certified Public Accountants (CPAs)
2. Foreign language speakers who have scored a three (3) or higher on an FBI Language Test
3. Former FBI Honors Interns with a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA (FBI Volunteer Interns from 2011 to Present)
4. Applicants with advanced degrees (master's and/or doctorate) require two (2) years of full-time work experience

PHASE I INVITATION

Phase I testing is now computer-based. Provided you meet the preliminary standards of the position (step 1), you will receive an email invitation from the Performance Assessment Network (PAN) to schedule and take your Special Agent Phase I test.

PAN operates computer-based testing centers throughout the country and facilitates the Phase I test. The Phase I test is conducted entirely in a computer-based environment and you will have the opportunity to select a test center near you.

**CHECK YOUR E-MAIL AND JUNK E-MAIL REGULARLY**

EDUCATION

You must possess a four-year degree from a college or university accredited by one of the regional or national institutional associations recognized by the United States Secretary of Education.

If your degree is from a foreign institution, you must provide a degree equivalency document, proving that the foreign college and/or university is equivalent to a US accredited institution.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must pass FBI Special Agent Physical Requirements, including medical and hearing standards. Applicants must also pass the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and be physically fit to endure training at Quanticoduring New Agents Training Class and effectively respond to life-threatening situations in the field.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

This position requires a Top Secret Security Clearance. Selectees must undergo and successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation as a condition of placement/retention in the position. Prior to the initiation of a background investigation, applicants will be required to pass a polygraph examination. The background investigation will include a check of your credit history and criminal record, as well as interviews with prior employers, references, co-workers, personal associates, family members, and friends. An applicant may be disqualified from selection or removed from employment as a Special Agent based on information obtained during this background investigation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph.

AGE RESTRICTIONS
United States Department of Justice (DOJ) policy requires that Special Agent applicants complete 20 years of service prior to mandatory retirement at age 57. Therefore, applicants must be between the ages of 23 and 36, and not yet reached their 37th birthday upon appointment. [Exception: Individuals currently employed in 1811 series federal law enforcement positions that also have a mandatory retirement age of 57.] Age waivers may be granted to preference eligible veterans beyond the age of 37. Visit OPM's Vet Guide or the Department of Labor for questions on preference eligibility.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

BUREAU NEEDS

The FBI seeks applicants with a broad range of backgrounds to support our diverse and complex case load. In addition to meeting the preliminary standards of the position (education, work experience, U.S. citizenship, etc.), Special Agent applicants will be assessed on their ability to meet the current needs of the FBI.

This fiscal year the FBI is seeking applicants with the following backgrounds and expertise:

• Certified Public Accountants (CPAs)
• Attorneys (Admitted to the Bar)
• CS/IT Network Administrators (Intrusions)
• Engineers
• Law Enforcement (Detectives, Task Force Members)
• Military (specifically Special Forces, Explosives, WMD, and Intelligence experts)
• Physical Science (Scientists, Lab Experience, Advanced Degrees)
• Foreign Language(s) speakers (intermediate or fluent in Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Somali, Arabic, Urdu, Pashto, Punjabi, Russian and Farsi)
• Pilots (Helicopter, Fixed-Wing)
• *Diversified (all other backgrounds or skills not specified above)

*What is meant by Diversified? The FBI seeks well-rounded applicants with unspecified degrees and diverse backgrounds who have demonstrated experience in FBI Core Competencies.

Candidates are rated based on education, work experience, and specialized skills.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Candidates who meet the preliminary standards for this vacancy will be rated according to the Category Rating Procedures. This means that candidates will be assigned to a pre-defined competitive category based on their resume, application and veteran preference. Generally, only candidates in the top quality category will move forward in the process.

Individuals with veteran's preference will be placed ahead of other applicants within the rating category to which they are assigned. Preference-eligible veterans who have at least 10 percent compensable service-connected disability, and who have met the preliminary standards of the position, will be placed ahead of other applicants in the highest category.

There will be three categories: Most Competitive, Competitive and Least Competitive.

Review how applicants qualify for Special Agent Critical Skills.



Resumes will be rated based on the applicant's demonstrated experience(s) in the FBI core competencies, specifically:

1. Collaboration
2. Communication
3. Flexibility/Adaptability
4. Initiative
5. Interpersonal Ability
6. Leadership
7. Organizing and Planning
8. Problem Solving/Judgment

Additional details on the application process can be found at the "How To Apply" section of this announcement.

To preview questions please click here.

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BENEFITS:

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You can review our benefits at:https://jobs.mgsapps.monster.com/fbi/agent/vacancy/preview!benefits.hms?orgId=3&jnum=62286

OTHER INFORMATION:

Applicants should keep their contact information updated on the USAJOBS registration page. Status updates and testing invitations will be sent via email. 

VETERANS' PREFERENCE Veterans who are disabled or who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during certain specified time periods or in military designated campaigns are entitled to preference over non-veterans both in hiring from competitive lists of eligible applicants and in retention during reductions in force. Preference does not have as its goal the placement of a veteran in every vacant Federal job; however, preference does provide a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified veterans seeking Federal employment. When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on their application or resume.

To be entitled to preference, a veteran must have been discharged under honorable or general conditions, which is documented on the Member Copy 4 of the DD-214. If the appropriate copy of the DD214 is not submitted and the discharge status is not confirmed, the candidate will not receive credit for their claimed active duty military service.

• If claiming 5-point preference, applicants must submit Member Copy 4 of their DD214.
• If claiming 10-point preference, applicants must submit Member copy 4 of their DD214 and an SF-15 along with the documentation specified on the reverse side of the form. If the SF-15 is not submitted, the documentation required by the form verifying the service connected disability (e.g., letter from the VA confirming the disability) must be submitted in order to receive 10-point preference consideration.
• If you are claiming derived preference (relative of the veteran), you must submit Member Copy 4 of the DD214, the SF-15 and the supporting documentation specified on the reverse side of the form.

All candidates must submit all other required application materials as specified in this vacancy announcement. For further information on how to claim veterans' preference please go to OPM Vet Guide.



EEO Policy Statement



The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the Federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principal investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service. The FBI welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the person on the extension provided above. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. The FBI is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit. The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or nonmembership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or other non-merit factors.

Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement Legal and Regulatory Guidance

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HOW TO APPLY:

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All Special Agent applicants MUST use the FBIJOBS.gov Zip Code Locator to determine their processing Field Office. Applications that are submitted via a Field Office in which a candidate does NOT currently live, work, or attend school will not be considered. 

If the application is still open, the applicant will have to reapply through the correct Field Office. 

To be considered for this position, you are required to submit the information listed below online at USAJOBS before midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.

• Your resume
• Your responses to the questionnaire that follows the online resume submission
• Applicable supporting documentation (i.e., SF-50, Veterans' Preference documentation, etc.), by attaching the documents with your resume on USAJOBS (see instructions below), by document upload or fax.
• To ensure that staff can match application materials with your resume and question responses, please include your name, the vacancy announcement number, and a daytime telephone number on all supporting documentation. To ensure your information is secure, please block out any Social Security numbers (SSNs). Clean copies may be requested during the selection process.

Instructions for Applying Online:

1. New users must register with USAJOBS
2. After creating a user account, applicants must build a resume online using USAJOBS resume builder
3. Activate your resume to begin applying for jobs
4. Click Search Jobs OR Utilize the FBIJOBS.gov Zip Code Locator to determine your processing field office and begin the application process
5. Click the "Apply Online" button
6. Choose which resume you wish to submit by selecting it in your resume list and click Apply for this Position Now!
7. You must click FINISH to submit your application and receive access to a PDF record of your submitted application.
8. You may submit your supporting documentation by fax if you have not uploaded them online or submitted them to the person listed at the bottom of the announcement.
   
   • View/Generate Fax Coversheets - Click on the tab "APPLICATIONS" Locate the appropriate announcement/position and under the status column click on "MORE INFORMATION". This will take you to a page to view/generate fax coversheets.

Applicants may check their status, edit their application/resume, and/or generate fax coversheets by accessing MYUSAJOBS (within the allotted application timeframe).

1. Enter your user name and password.
2. Click on the tab VIEW APPLICATION STATUS to reach the USAJOBS on-line application history screen.
3. Locate the appropriate announcement/position and review the information in the next to last column to see your status.
4. Be sure to click MORE DETAILS to review your completed application and print out a record of your application.

If you run into any technical difficulty during the online application process, please contact the USAJOBS helpdesk. Additional information will not be requested when your application is incomplete.



Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted. Most libraries and employment offices can provide access to the Internet.



If applying on-line poses a hardship for you, please speak to the agency contact in this announcement PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE for assistance.



We are now using the fax imaging capabilities within our automated application software. This means you can fax your documents into the system and they will be electronically attached to your application.

For further information on the Field Office specific application process: HOW TO APPLY

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Please do not send additional information unless specifically requested by the FBI.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Applicant Coordinator
Phone: 000-000-0000
Fax: 000-000-0000
Email: agent.applicant@ic.fbi.gov

Agency Information:
DOJ/FBI
935 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Mail Stop GP-701
Attn: Special Agent Recruitment & Selection Unit
Washington, DC
20535
US
Fax: 000-000-0000