Saturday, February 20, 2010

Transportation Security Administration Open Positions


Job Title: Federal Air Marshal
Job Announcement Number: FAM-F10-F004
Salary Range: $49,119.00 - $76,106.00 USD/year
Open Period: February 01, 2010 to September 30, 2010
Series & Grade: SV-1801-G/G
Position Information: Full Time Permanent
Duty Locations: many vancancies - Boston Metro area, MA
Who May Be Considered: Open to all US citizens.

Job Title: Federal Air Marshal
Job Announcement Number: FAM-F10-F006
Salary Range: $48, 839.00 - $75,673.00 USD/year
Open Period: February 01, 2010 to September 30, 2010
Series & Grade: SV-1801-G/G
Position Information: Full Time Permanent
Duty Locations: many vancancies - Detroit Metro area, MI
Who May Be Considered: Open to all US citizens.

Job Title: Federal Air Marshal
Job Announcement Number: FAM-F10-F007
Salary Range: $50,048.00 - $77,545.00 USD/year
Open Period: February 01, 2010 to September 30, 2010
Series & Grade: SV-1801-G/G
Position Information: Full Time Permanent
Duty Locations: many vancancies - Los Angeles County, CA
Who May Be Considered: Open to all US citizens.

Job Title: Federal Air Marshal
Job Announcement Number: FAM-F10-F009
Salary Range: $5 0,662.00 - $78,496.00 USD/year
Open Period: February 01, 2010 to September 30, 2010
Series & Grade: SV-1801-G/G
Position Information: Full Time Permanent
Duty Locations: many vancancies - Newark, NJ
Who May Be Considered: Open to all US citizens.

Job Title: Federal Air Marshal
Job Announcement Number: FAM-F10-F010
Salary Range: $50,662.00 - $78,496.00 USD/year
Open Period: February 01, 2010 to September 30, 2010
Series & Grade: SV-1801-G/G
Position Information: Full Time Permanent
Duty Locations: many vancancies - New York City, NY
Who May Be Considered: Open to all US citizens.


Job Title: Federal Air Marshal
Job Announcement Number: FAM-F10-F011
Salary Range: $47,934.00 - $74,270.00 USD/year
Open Period: February 01, 2010 to September 30, 2010
Series & Grade: SV-1801-G/G
Position Information: Full Time Permanent
Duty Locations: many vancancies - Philadelphia metro area, PA
Who May Be Considered: Open to all US citizens.


Job Title: Federal Air Marshal
Job Announcement Number: FAM-F10-F012
Salary Range: $53,192.00 - $82,417.00 USD/year
Open Period: February 01, 2010 to September 30, 2010
Series & Grade: SV-1801-G/G
Position Information: Full Time Permanent
Duty Locations: many vancancies -San Francisco County, CA
Who May Be Considered: Open to all US citizens.

Job Title: Federal Air Marshal
Job Announcement Number: FAM-F10-F013
Salary Range: $48,891.00 - $75,752.00 USD/year
Open Period: February 01, 2010 to September 30, 2010
Series & Grade: SV-1801-G/G
Position Information: Full Time Permanent
Duty Locations: many vancancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
Who May Be Considered: Open to all US citizens.

Applications should be completed online at USAJOBS.gov. Applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of vacancy announcements.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Transportation Security Administration Open Position


Job Title: Federal Air Marshal
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Transportation Security Administration
Job Announcement Number: FAM-F10-F003

SALARY RANGE: 46,950.00 - 72,745.00 USD /year
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, February 01, 2010 to Thursday, September 30, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: SV-1801-G/G
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-TimePermanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: G
DUTY LOCATIONS: many vacancies - Atlanta, GA
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Open to All U.S. Citizens. Visit http://www.uscis.gov/ for questions on citizenship.

This is an open continuous announcement, which means that applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the closing date, or until positions are filled. Applications received by 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Monday, February, 15, will be considered first. Applications received after the first cutoff date will be considered as they are received within subsequent bi-weekly cutoff dates.

Relocation: No relocation expenses will be authorized for this position.

JOB SUMMARY:
The mission of the TSA Office of Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal
Service (OLE/FAMS) is to promote public confidence in the security of our nation's transportation domain. To achieve this mission, OLE/FAMS deploys Federal Air Marshals on U.S. aircraft worldwide; conducts law enforcement operations, protection, response, detection, and assessment activities in airports and other transportation systems; maintains TSA's state of preparedness and coordinates incident management; trains and manages all armed pilots; and coordinates all TSA canine assets.

As federal law enforcement officers, Federal Air Marshals are responsible for policing and securing the nation's transportation systems, protecting U.S. commercial aviation assets in foreign countries, making arrests (with and without arrest warrants), participating in criminal investigations, seeking and executing arrest and search warrants, testifying in court proceedings, conducting interviews and interrogations, representing the U.S. government in foreign countries, and working closely with other U.S. and foreign law enforcement agencies. Federal Air Marshals are deployed worldwide on passenger flights of U.S. carriers to detect, deter, and defeat hostile acts targeting U.S. carriers, airports, crews, and passengers.

Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
many vacancies - Atlanta, GA

The employee serves as an entry level Federal Air Marshal for the
Department of Homeland Security, TSA, Office of Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service. The primary duties and responsibilities of a Federal Air Marshal involve deployments worldwide protecting U.S. air carriers on passenger flights to deter or counter the risk of terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other crimes in order to meet national security concerns. Other duties may include protection of the nation's transportation infrastructure. Federal Air Marshals travel frequently, carry out their missions independently and with minimal supervision, and are trained and prepared to operate in a highly stressful environment with little or no back-up available. Under the authority of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act, PL 107-71, November 19, 2001, the employee functions as a federal law enforcement officer and performs the duties and responsibilities assigned to Federal Air Marshals, who:

Carry firearms; make arrests without warrants for any offense against the United States committed in their presence, or for any felony cognizable under the laws of the United States if there is probable cause to believe that a felony is being or has been committed; seek and execute warrants for arrest or seizure of evidence issued under the authority of the United States upon probable cause that a violation has been committed; and identify and interview witnesses and suspects.

Work for long periods without a break; are on call 24 hours a day; participate in a mandatory physical fitness program and maintain required physical fitness and medical standards.

Administer, coordinate, or perform law enforcement, investigative, analytical, or advisory work to ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, or other mandatory guidelines.

Present information regarding the above law enforcement activities to the appropriate U.S. Attorney, as necessary. Such enforcement activities may involve matters of extreme sensitivity with difficult planning and coordination problems because of jurisdictional concerns involving other nations, and federal, state, county, and local governments.

Participate, as needed, in multi-agency task forces and in investigative assignments involving other federal, state, and local agencies in support of an integrated federal law enforcement and intelligence approach to proactively fight terrorism at all levels.

How To Apply

HOW TO APPLY:
ALL APPLICANTS WHO APPLIED UNDER ANY PREVIOUS FEDERAL AIR MARSHAL
(FAM) ANNOUNCEMENT MUST REAPPLY UNDER THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT TO
RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR FAM POSITIONS.

APPLICANTS WHO ARE SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS FOR FAM POSITIONS AT OTHER LOCATIONS MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION, INCLUDING ALL REQURED DOCUMENTS, FOR EACH SEPARATE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.

Applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Apply online at USAJOBS.GOV.

If you are unable to access the USAJOBS application system, your account may be locked and your password will need to be re-set. Please contact the USAJOBS Help Desk at: http://www.usajobs.gov/contact.asp.

There are three steps to the application process. You will be required to complete all steps to be considered for this position. PLEASE NOTE: Failure to submit the information outlined below by the closing date will render your application ineligible for consideration for this position.

Step #1: You MUST complete the online assessment or the Employment Packet (paper) specifically generated for this position. To apply online, click the "Apply Online" button at the bottom of the screen.

If you do not have access to a computer and you are unable to apply
online, a paper application is permitted. Please contact the TSA HRAccess Help Desk at 1-877-872-7990, or TTY at 1-877-872-7992.

An Employment Packet will be sent to you, which includes the vacancy announcement, the demographic questions, the core questions and the vacancy-specific questions. The Employment Packet must be completed and submitted so that it will be received no later than the closing date (Eastern Time) of this vacancy announcement.

Step #2: You MUST also submit a resume or other form of application. You have an option of completing a resume within this automated staffing system or submitting a resume that you have in another format or maintained in personal files. Please follow the process outlined at the end of the series of occupational assessment questions regarding submitting your resume or other application form.

Step #3: You MUST submit all required documents, as outlined below. This step must be followed if you are applying based upon current or former federal government status, if you are claiming veterans' preference, if you are attempting to qualify for this position based upon education (if applicable), or if you are requesting consideration based upon a special appointing authority. You MUST submit the required documents with your application. Fax these documents to the fax number on the fax cover sheet provided for each separate document. Failure to submit the required documents by the closing date of this vacancy announcement may render your application ineligible for consideration for this position.

For additional information about TSA employment, please visit: http://www.tsa.gov/join/index.shtm.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
After completing the steps outlined above, the following documents are required supplements to the resume or application form.

The following three documents are mandatory for all applicants and must be submitted at the time of application; you must print out, complete, sign and date all three forms and submit them with your application, using the appropriate fax cover sheet:

Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, which may be found at: http://opm.gov/forms/html/of.asp.

TSA Form 2811, Fair Credit Reporting Act Authorization, and

TSA Form 2812, Authorization for Release of Information. These documents will be used to initiate the credit check and pre-hire background investigation if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. No further action will be taken on these forms if you do not reach this point in the hiring process. These forms can be downloaded from this web address: https://tsa.vitapowered.com/forms/famsignatureforms.pdf. Please note that there are two pages of instructions and two forms.

Failure to submit all three of these forms at the time of application may render your application ineligible for consideration for this position.

If you are a current or former federal government employee, you MUST submit a copy of your most recent or current SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or equivalent documentation that indicates the type of appointment, position and grade/pay band. Failure to submit this information will result in your application being treated as "External" (i.e., from an applicant who is outside the federal service). NOTE: Current or former federal employees who are currently serving or who previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement position covered by special civil service retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement, MUST submit a copy of an SF-50 which reflects this service.

If you are claiming tentative (TP) veterans' preference, you MUST provide a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 copy), or other proof of entitlement.

If you are claiming veterans' preference based upon compensable disability, widow or spouse entitlement or purple heart receipt(CPS/CP/XP), you MUST submit a copy of your DD-214, an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and the required proof (i.e., Department of Veterans Affairs letter dated 1991 or later), and the latest copy of report of separation from active duty (DD-214), to establish proof of honorable discharge.

If you are attempting to qualify for this position based upon education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcript(s) from an accredited college or university (for each school attended) to establish qualifications based upon education.


The online process and the submission of your application materials will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this vacancy announcement.


AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
HR Help Desk
Phone: 877-872-7990
Fax: 571-258-4052
TDD: 877-872-7992
Email: Helpdesk@TSA-HRAccess.com Or write:
DHS-Transportation Security Administration
Contact the TSA HR Help Desk at
1-877-TSA-7990; TTY 1-877-TSA-7992
Vienna, VA 22180
Fax: 571-258-4052

UDC HS-STEM Summer Student Research Opportunity


Homeland Security Science and Technology Summer Student Research Assistantship Six Week Internship: June 7, 2010 – July 16, 2010.

Application Deadline: April 30, 2010
Stipend: $2,400

Students will work in the interdisciplinary research teams with a faculty mentor in a homeland security science and technology project in the social and behavioral sciences priority research areas (See listing of Department of Homeland Security science and technology priority research area at the end of this information package).

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 2.5 GPA
2. Currently majoring in an undergraduate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) program.
- Aeronautics
- Agriculture
- Anthropology
- Biology
- Bio Chemistry
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Demography
- Economics
- Emergency Medicine
- Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Epidemiology
- Geography
- Health Sciences
- Hydrology
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Marine Sciences
- Maritime Meteorology
- Oceanography
- Physics
- Planetary Science
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Sociology
- Social Science
- Veterinary Services

3. Returning to school fall 2010.

This opportunity is open to all currently enrolled college students who will continue their college enrollment in the fall of 2010.

Applicants do not have to be UDC students,
But you must be enrolled in an accredited college or university.

* Important note: Student Summer Research Assistants are responsible for their own housing

Applications packet requires the following:
1. A cover page including the following information:
- Name
- Local Address
- City/State/Zip
- Phone
- Email
- Major
- Number of Credits completed by Spring 2010
- University currently attending
- How did you learn about the program?
• University ad
• UDC Faculty
• Faculty
• Fellow Student
• Blog
• Facebook
• Email
2. An unofficial University Transcript
3. A resume
4. A one page personal statement indicating why you are interested in this summer research experience.

Application process includes:
1. An interview with the Committee
2. An interview with the Research Team Leader.
3. A commitment to refrain from working at other sites during the summer research timeframe if selected.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE APRIL 30, 2010 DEADLINE. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Submission Information
1. Application materials should be emailed to: Ms. Charnita Wilson at cwilson@udc.edu. In the subject line enter: HS-SSRA.
2. If you do not receive a confirmation response within 48 hours, contact Ms. Wilson to assure receipt of your materials.

For additional information: Ms. Charnita Wilson at cwilson@udc.edu or at 202-274-5494.

U.S. Government Printing Office Open Position


Job Title: Police Officer (Open Until Filled)
Agency: Government Printing Office
Job Announcement Number: 10-315021-NP

SALARY RANGE: 56,939.00 - 71,581.00 USD /year
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 to Wednesday, February 02, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: PQ-0083-05
POSITION INFORMATION: Full TimeCareer/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 05
DUTY LOCATIONS: Many vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US Citizens and Status Candidates

JOB SUMMARY:

Make Your Mark on the reinvention of a major government enterprise. The U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) is Keeping America Informed by providing excellent publishing and dissemination services for official and authentic government publications to Congress, Federal agencies, Judiciary, Federal Depository Libraries, and the American public. We have developed new product lines, employed new strategies, reengineered processes, and significantly restructured our organization into a digital-based facility. Established by Congress in 1861, GPO was founded on values of integrity, teamwork, commitment, and dependability. Be a part of history as we continue this tradition through new technologies and strategic initiatives.
This position is located in the Uniformed Police Branch, Security Services, in the Office of the Chief Management Officer - Washington, DC.

SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS - New hires will initially be assigned to Shift 1 (7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.). Following the orientation period, new hires may be reassigned to other shifts.

This is an open continuous announcement which will establish an inventory of applicants interested in a career as a Police Officer with the U.S. Government Printing Office. Applicants are encouraged to apply early in order to maximize thier employment opportunities. Applicant selection referral lists will be issued, as needed, for the duration of this announcement.

Applications received by midnight (EST) on the cut-off date of February 17, 2010, will receive first consideration with monthly cut-off dates thereafter.

Come be a part of one of the largest digital information facilities in the world!

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Selectees must pass a drug test prior to appointment.
Selectees must pass a background check prior to appointment.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.

Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
Many vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC

The incumbent serves as a Police Officer on one of the three 8-hour shifts. Responsible for performing law enforcement, security, and anti-terrorism functions to include making arrests, conducting investigations, performing legal search and seizures, collecting and protecting evidence, preventing crime, protecting life, property and civil rights of GPO employees, and enforcing GPO rules and regulations. Verifies credentials to ensure only authorized personnel, vehicles, and equipment is permitted on Government Printing Office (GPO) property. Screens parcels, packages, containers, and equipment arriving and departing the facilities. Provides immediate response to incidents involving security breaches fire alarms, medical emergencies, and potential threats to GPO personnel and assets. Issues Visitor/Vendor Passes when necessary. Exercises authority to detain and arrest individuals for violations, misdemeanors, felonies, etc., based on probable cause.

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes 1) your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, 2) your resume or OF-612 Optional Application for Federal Employment, and 3) any other documents needed to verify your qualifications or eligibility (see the required documents section).

Please follow the instructions listed below for submitting your complete application package. Please read all instructions before you begin.

The completed Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, February 02, 2011.

To begin the process lgo to USAJOBS.gov. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the SUBMIT MY ANSWERS button at the end of the process.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following IR315021. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

If you cannot apply online:

Print a copy of the occupational questionnaire so that you can read and respond to the questions offline. Click here to View Occupational Questionnaire.
Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. The form URL is: http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf.
Respond to all narrative questions contained in the occupational questionnaire on a separate sheet of paper.
Attach your resume or OF-612 and all required documents (e.g., SF-50, performance appraisal, answers to narrative questions, DD-214, etc.).
With your completed OPM Form 1203-FX as the front page (where your name, social security number, etc are shown), submit your materials to fax number 1-478-757-3144. Do not use a different cover page.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
In addition to your responses to the occupational questionnaire and your resume, you must submit the following additional documents specific for this vacancy:

For Merit Promotion applicants, including GPO employees: SF-50 and most recent performance appraisal
For Veterans: DD-214 (member copy-4)
For Disabled Veterans: DD-214 (member copy-4), SF-15 and VA letter dated 1991 or later (indicating % disability).
For applicants qualifying on the basis of education, transcripts, official or unofficial.
All materials must be received by the closing date of this announcement to be considered.

Content of Resume: Your resume, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or other written form you choose to describe your job-related experiences are used to verify your qualifications. Therefore, it is important that the information be specific, detailed where appropriate, and complete. The OF-612 is available electronically at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of612.pdf. If you submit a resume, make sure it contains all the pertinent data requested in the OF-612, including your social security number. To assist you in sending in a complete resume, use our checklist at: http://www.gpo.gov/careers/pdfs/Resume_Checklist.pdf.
Content of Transcripts: A transcript is required if you are claiming to qualify based on your education. The information presented in the transcript must be verifiable; at the minimum the transcript should contain the name of the institution, applicant's name, list of completed courses, semester hours, and GPA.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Nicole Powell
Phone: (202)512-1308
Email: hcconsulting@gpo.gov Or write:
Human Capital Operations
732 North Capitol Street NW
Room A-638
Washington, DC 20401

U.S. Department of Treasury, Bureau of Engraving & Printing Open Position


Job Title: Police Officer
Department: Department of the Treasury
Agency: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Job Announcement Number: 2010-027

SALARY RANGE: 50,355.00 - 88,501.00 USD /year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, January 22, 2010 to Friday, January 21, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: TR-0083-6/8
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 8
DUTY LOCATIONS: Few vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) prints billions of Federal Reserve Notes for delivery to the Federal Reserve System each year (the BEP does not produce coins - all coinage is minted by the United States Mint). These notes are produced at our facilities in Washington, DC and Fort Worth, TX. In addition to U.S. currency, the BEP produces several other security documents such as portions of U.S. passports and materials for Homeland Security.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. Citizenship
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.

Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
Few vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC

Incumbent serves as a member of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Police Operations Division and is responsible for enforcing federal and municipal laws and Treasury Department/BEP Security rules and regulations. Work is performed on a three shift, seven day a week basis providing protection to the nation's producer of United States currency, and other high value security items. Maintains law and order, preserves the peace, protects the life, property and rights of the employees who work in, and visitors who come to the BEP. Stands post and patrols designated areas in order to detect and prevent violations. He/she prepares detailed reports of emergency situations, descriptions and locations of security and safety violations, etc. Places individuals under a warrant or warrantless arrest that may require subduing, handcuffing and otherwise restraining the arrested person until further disposition can be made. Incumbent qualifies on the firing range using primary weapons and carries a firearm on duty along with other police equipment.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit all of the following documents to be considered. Non-receipt of the required documents in the Office of Human Resources by the closing date, may invalidate your application or adversely affect your rating. The responsibility for demonstrating eligibility and qualifications by the closing date rests with the applicant. The Federal Government's application process can be lengthy, and assessment periods of 30 to 90 days before a decision is reached are common.

The applicant must submit:

(1) A resume or Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612 ); 2) A supplemental statement (on plain paper) which explains in full detail how your background and experience relates to the criteria listed in the METHOD OF EVALUATION section; 3) for current Federal employees, a performance appraisal within the last 18 months or, if none exists, a statement to that effect; 4) for current or previous Federal employees, a copy of your latest SF-50 to confirm status, current grade level, or confirmation of current pay; 5) a copy of your DD-214, military discharge paper, if you are a veteran; 6) a copy of Standard Form 15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference, if you are claiming 10-Point veterans' preference; and 7) a copy of the college transcript(s) or a list of college courses or equivalent documentation to receive consideration for positions which have a positive education requirement;

Each resume or application must contain the following as described in the pamphlet entitled Applying for a Federal Job (OF-510). Failure to include this information may disqualify the applicant from further consideration. Announcement number, title, and grade of position for which applying. Personal information: full name, mailing address, and day and evening phone numbers. Social security number. Country of citizenship. Veteran's preference. Reinstatement eligibility. Highest Federal civilian grade held. Education: name, city, and state of high school. Date of diploma or GED. Name, city, and state of colleges and universities. Major. Type and year of any degree(s) received. Work Experience: Provide the following information for your paid and non-paid work experience related to the job for which you are applying: Job title; duties and accomplishments; Employer's name and address; Supervisor's name and phone number; Starting and ending dates; Hours per week; and Salary. Indicate whether we may contact your current supervisor. Other qualifications, job-related training courses, skills, certificates and licenses, and honors, awards, and special accomplishments.

Mail your application package to: Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Office of Human Resources, Room 446, 14th and C Streets, S.W., Washington, DC, 20228. For information regarding receipt of your application, please contact Rianna Little (202) 874-0506 or Katie Park at (202) 874-3205. Hearing impaired applicants may dial (202) 874-2415. The Office of Human Resources will accept completed application/resume packages: (a) e-mailed to BEPjobs@BEP.treas.gov no later than 5pm (eastern standard time) on the closing date of this announcement; (b) faxed to (202) 874-5845, no later than 5pm (eastern standard time) on the closing date of this announcement; or (c) received no later than the closing date of this announcement through the mail. DO NOT SUBMIT ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE COPIED OR RETURNED.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Human Resources
Phone: 202-874-3296 Or write:
Department of Treasury
14th & C. Street, S.W.
Employment Services Division
Washington, DC 20228
US

Transportation Security Administration Open Position


Job Title: Federal Air Marshal
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Transportation Security Administration
Job Announcement Number: FAM-F10-F008

SALARY RANGE: 47,541.00 - 73,660.00 USD /year
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, February 01, 2010 to Thursday, September 30, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: SV-1801-G/G
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-TimePermanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: G
DUTY LOCATIONS: many vacancies - Miami, FL
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Open to All U.S. Citizens. Visit http://www.uscis.gov/ for questions on citizenship.

This is an open continuous announcement, which means that applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the closing date, or until positions are filled. Applications received by 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Monday, February, 15, will be considered first. Applications received after the first cutoff date will be considered as they are received within subsequent bi-weekly cutoff dates.

Relocation: No relocation expenses will be authorized for this position.

JOB SUMMARY:
The mission of the TSA Office of Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal
Service (OLE/FAMS) is to promote public confidence in the security
of our nation's transportation domain. To achieve this mission,
OLE/FAMS deploys Federal Air Marshals on U.S. aircraft worldwide;
conducts law enforcement operations, protection, response, detection, and assessment activities in airports and other transportation systems; maintains TSA's state of preparedness and coordinates incident management; trains and manages all armed pilots; and coordinates all TSA canine assets.

As federal law enforcement officers, Federal Air Marshals are responsible for policing and securing the nation's transportation systems, protecting U.S. commercial aviation assets in foreign countries, making arrests (with and without arrest warrants), participating in criminal investigations, seeking and executing arrest and search warrants, testifying in court proceedings, conducting interviews and interrogations, representing the U.S. government in foreign countries, and working closely with other U.S. and foreign law enforcement agencies. Federal Air Marshals are deployed worldwide on passenger flights of U.S. carriers to detect, deter, and defeat hostile acts targeting U.S. carriers, airports, crews, and passengers.

The employee serves as an entry level Federal Air Marshal for the
Department of Homeland Security, TSA, Office of Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service. The primary duties and responsibilities of a Federal Air Marshal involve deployments worldwide protecting U.S. air carriers on passenger flights to deter or counter the risk of terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other crimes in order to meet national security concerns. Other duties may include protection of the nation's transportation infrastructure. Federal Air Marshals travel frequently, carry out their missions independently and with minimal supervision, and are trained and prepared to operate in a highly stressful environment with little or no back-up available. Under the authority of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act, PL 107-71, November 19, 2001, the employee functions as a federal law enforcement officer and performs the duties and responsibilities assigned to Federal Air Marshals, who:

Carry firearms; make arrests without warrants for any offense
against the United States committed in their presence, or for any
felony cognizable under the laws of the United States if there is
probable cause to believe that a felony is being or has been
committed; seek and execute warrants for arrest or seizure of
evidence issued under the authority of the United States upon
probable cause that a violation has been committed; and identify and
interview witnesses and suspects.

Work for long periods without a break; are on call 24 hours a day; participate in a mandatory physical fitness program and maintain required physical fitness and medical standards.

Administer, coordinate, or perform law enforcement, investigative, analytical, or advisory work to ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, or other mandatory guidelines.

Present information regarding the above law enforcement activities to the appropriate U.S. Attorney, as necessary. Such enforcement activities may involve matters of extreme sensitivity with difficult planning and coordination problems because of jurisdictional concerns involving other nations, and federal, state, county, and local governments.

Participate, as needed, in multi-agency task forces and in investigative assignments involving other federal, state, and local agencies in support of an integrated federal law enforcement and intelligence approach to proactively fight terrorism at all
levels.

The online process and the submission of your application materials will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this vacancy announcement at http://jobview.usajobs.gov.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
HR Help Desk
Phone: 877-872-7990
Fax: 571-258-4052
TDD: 877-872-7992
Email: Helpdesk@TSA-HRAccess.com Or write:
DHS-Transportation Security Administration
Contact the TSA HR Help Desk at
1-877-TSA-7990; TTY 1-877-TSA-7992
Vienna, VA 22180
Fax: 571-258-4052

Drug Enforcement Administration Open Position

Criminal Investigator, GS-1811-07/09/11

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: BA-2010B
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 03/12/2010
JOB LOCATION: Nationwide
WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
SALARY RANGE: $38,511.00-$65,371.00
OPEN DATE: 02/12/2010
TIME LIMIT: Permanent - No time limit
WHO MAY APPLY: US citizens - Open to General Public
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 200 PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13

At the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), our people are agents for change. A unique mission requires special talent. As a DEA Special Agent, you will work as part of an elite criminal investigation team that transforms the power of your talent into action. That action makes a difference on the security and well-being of our nation and the world every day. If you want to harness the power of the DEA, join us. A job like no other. A fight without borders. Be an agent of change.


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DEA Special Agents may or may not be assigned to the Geographic Location from which they were hired. Special agents may have to relocate several times during their career. The hours are long and irregular. The Special Agent must be available at all times, to include holidays. Often, agents are sent on extended temporary duty assignments away from their assigned office. There is a requirement to carry a firearm and become proficient in its use. The nature of the work might place the agent in situations that present a danger to personal safety. A Special Agent may have to use a firearm in the line of duty, and may have to take someone's life in defense of self or others.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: To be considered for this position, you must attach the following required documents to your application. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Applicant forms (Mobility Agreement and DOJ-555) may be obtained via the DEA’s website at http://www.justice.gov/dea/job/agent/forms.html .

Required Documents:

1. Mobility Agreement

2. Form DOJ-555, Disclosure and Authorization Pertaining to Consumer Reports Pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act

3. If applicable, proof of successful completion of the education; i.e., a transcript from an accredited U.S. business or technical school, junior college, or university, or proof that foreign education has been deemed creditable. Failure to submit the required proof of education will result in you being deemed not qualified for the position.

4. For current or former active duty military personnel, a copy of your DD-214, and if applicable, a copy of your SF-15 and VA Letter.

5. For current or former Federal Status applicants, a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) and a copy of your most recent Performance Appraisal.

APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Initial appointment to the position will be made in the excepted service under the Schedule B (Section 213.3210) appointing authority. Employees appointed under Schedule B appointments may be converted to career appointments in not less than three years and not more than four years.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Generally, preference is granted to veterans who entered military service prior to October 14, 1976; or served on active duty during the period from August 2, 1990, through January 2, 1992, and who are otherwise eligible; or who served on active duty during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; or who have served in a military action for which they received a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary Medal. This includes the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) awarded to those who participated in Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard. Also, you may be entitled to veterans' preference if you are a disabled veteran; you have received a Purple Heart; you are the spouse or mother of a disabled veteran; or you are the widow, widower, or mother of a deceased veteran. You will need to submit a Standard Form (SF) 15 and proof of your claim.

For more information on veterans' preference, please see the Vet Guide.

You may also access the Department of Labor's Expert Advisor system to answer your questions on eligibility for preference.

EXCEPTION TO OPM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARD: Applicants who do not qualify under this announcement per the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards for the 1811 series may still qualify if they possess unique skills and/or highly desirable specialized experience such as foreign language fluency or pilot/maritime, accounting/auditing, technical/mechanical or military experience. Eligibility based on such unique skills/experience is an agency unique authorized exception to the OPM Qualifications Standard. To determine if you qualify under the aforementioned unique skills and/or highly desirable specialized experience, please apply under job announcement number BA-2010A.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to education and experience, the DEA will further evaluate applicant qualifications based on character and conduct. There will be continuous evaluation of information, as it is obtained, to ensure that the prospective employee with the DEA meets agency specific qualifications. Issues in any of the areas listed will be deemed disqualifying. All applicants will be evaluated on the following:

* Must Meet DEA Drug Policy Requirements (specified in this announcement)

* Favorable/Responsible Credit History

* Candor/Honesty

* Favorable/Responsible Work History

* Good Judgment/Ability to Handle Stressful Conditions

* Acceptance of Directions/Work in Team Environment

* Responsible Driving Record

* Other qualities that promote the integrity and efficiency of the DEA

LAW ENFORCEMENT AGE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and not older than 36 at the time of appointment. In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions; therefore, candidates must be appointed before reaching their 37th birthday unless they are a preference eligible veteran OR presently serve or have previously served in a Federal civilian law enforcement retirement-covered position (after subtracting the years/months of prior Federal service worked in a primary law enforcement position, applicants must be less than 37 years of age). The maximum entry age limit was established under the age discrimination prohibitions contained in Section 15 of the Age Discrimination and Employment Act.

DRIVERS LICENSE: The position requires that the incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: This position is designated as “critical sensitive”. Completion of a full-field investigation is required before appointment. Applicants must be able to obtain a Top Secret Security clearance.

Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony crime.

POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION: Applicants must successfully complete and achieve favorable results on a pre employment polygraph examination.

LAUTENBERG NOTICE: Title 18 USC, Section 922 (G), automatically disqualifies anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from being appointed to this position.

FIREARMS: This position requires that the incumbent meet initial and continuing qualifications in the use of firearms. Under Title 18 USC, Section 922(g)(9), anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence is automatically disqualified from being appointed to a position requiring the possession of a firearm or ammunition.

MOBILITY AGREEMENT: This position requires employees to agree to a Mobility Agreement. The duty station is determined based on the needs of the Drug Enforcement Administration and incumbents may be reassigned to different geographical locations throughout their tenure. Selectees will be required to sign the Mobility Agreement as a condition of employment.

APPLICANT PROCESSING: Applicants who are rated as "Most Competitive" will be required to successfully complete a special agent assessment, medical evaluation, physical task test, urinalysis drug screening, polygraph examination, psychological assessment, and background investigation.

BASIC AGENT TRAINING: The selectee must successfully complete the 19 week Basic Agent Training Program at the Drug Enforcement Administration Training Center in Quantico, Virginia. Failure to pass the training program will result in separation from the Drug Enforcement Administration.

TRIAL PERIOD: Appointment is subject to completion of a trial period (one year for preference eligibles and two years for non-preference eligibles).

MOVING EXPENSES: Limited moving expenses are authorized.

DUTIES:(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)

Conducts criminal investigations and prepares for the prosecution of major violators of the Controlled Substances Act. Typical duties include conducting complex criminal investigations; carrying out surveillance of criminals; infiltrating illicit drug channels; identifying and apprehending drug traffickers; and arresting law violators engaged in criminal activities.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

A National Roundtable and Town Hall Meeting on Fatherhood & Solutions to Youth Violence


In Honor of Black History Month
Alliance for Concerned Men, Inc., University of the District of Columbia,and the Institute for Public Safety & Justice Presents:

Keynote Speaker
U.S. Attorney General, Eric H. Holder Jr.

Date: Thursday, February 18, 2010
Roundtable Discussion: 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Town Hall meeting: 3:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Location: University of the District of Columbia
Main Auditorium
4200 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20008

Co-Sponsored by:
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes-Norton on behalf of her D.C. Commission on Black Men and Boys
Bureau of Justice Assistance – U.S. Department of Justice
Institute for Public Safety and Justice
Department of Urban Affairs, Social Sciences and Social Work
University of District of Columbia

Community Based Partners
Campaign for Youth Justice, East of the River Clergy Police Community Partnership,
& Sasha Bruce Youthwork

For additional information contact Margaret Moore, 202-274-5711 or Cotina Lane, 202-274-5575

Airport


The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is conducting a competitive examination for Airport Police Officer positions. The positions may be either at Ronald Reagan Washington National or Washington Dulles International Airports. candidates must be willing to work either Airport in order to apply.

Announcement# MWAA-10-10403

Salary Range: $47,032 to $77,602

To be eligible for the examination, candidates must meet the following criteria:

a. Be a U.S. citizen

b. Be at least 21 years of age or within 6 months of your 21st birthday

c. Be a high school graduate or possess a GED equivalent

d. Have a valid driver's license from your state of residence

e. Meet visual acuity standards (far vision must be at least 20/30 in each eye corrected with lenses or spectacles. Uncorrected far vision must be at least 20/100 in each eye. Visual field performance without correctionshall be 140 degrees in horizontal median of each eye).

f. Candidates with a completed Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree will not be required to take the written test.

g. Candidates who are current law enforcement officers in any jurisdiction outside of VA will not be required to take the written test.

Open testing will be administered Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 8:30 am and 11:00 am. Invitation not required.

All candidates should submit an Airports Authority application and assessment via website, www.mwaa.com. An application is preferred prior to testing, but not required. If you have taken the test within the past six months, you will need to wait six months from your previous test date to re-take the test. After screening your application and with successful test results, you will be scheduled for an oral interview. If you miss the testing opportunity, please monitor the website for an update of the next scheduled testing sessions. Seating is limited and will be provided on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis. Testing will be held approximately one mile away from Regan National Airport and 1.5 miles from Crystal City metro at:

Radisson Hotel
2020 jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202

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Noel Mueller, International Law Enforcement Advisor with DynCorp International under contract with the U.S. State Department, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Office. He is assigned to the Iraqi Ministry of Interior, Inspector General's Office.

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