Job Opening at the Customs and Border Protection

Job Title: Investigative Program Specialist (Polygraph Examiner)
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Customs and Border Protection
Job Announcement Number: IHC-430041-JEB-DE
SALARY RANGE: $71,674.00 - $93,175.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, January 24, 2011 to Friday, February 04, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: GS-1801-13
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens
HOW TO APPLY:You are required to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload your required documentation into Application Manager by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, February 04, 2011.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, faxed (i.e., resume, veterans documentation, SF-50s) is received and is accurate. You may complete the assessment questionnaire more than once, but your rating will be based on the most recent submission. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

If you are unable to upload your documents using Application Manager, you may fax them to 1-478-757-3144. DO NOT FAX the same documents that have been uploaded into Application Manager. If you are unable to apply online, the Online Questionnaire can be completed using the 1203-FX. The required fax cover sheet should include the Vacancy Identification Number: IA430041.

You may verify your documents have been processed by logging into https://applicationmanager.gov/. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Faxed documents take 2-3 business days to process.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
1. Your RESUME is required and must contain sufficient information which shows the skills and abilities you possess which qualify you for this position, including the minimum qualification requirements, selective placement factor (as applicable) and the dates you gained your qualifying experience.

2. TRANSCRIPTS from a college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are required if you are basing your qualifications on education or if the position to which you are applying has a basic education requirement. For a listing of accredited U.S. schools, please visit: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation. For graduates of foreign universities, an evaluation of all course work from an organization recognized as specializing in interpretation of credentials is required. For a list of accredited agencies for foreign education, please visit: http://www.naces.org/members.htm.

3. In order to receive VETERANS' PREFERENCE, you MUST submit the documents listed below as proof of eligibility.

Five Point Preference: A DD-214 showing the dates you served as well as your type of discharge and qualifying service campaign medals. If you are CURRENTLY serving on active duty, a statement of service from your unit which states the date you entered on active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received. For those supplying the statement of service, preference will be verified by a DD-214 upon separation from the military.

Ten Point Preference: A DD-214 as described above and a VA letter dated 1991 or later as proof of service connected disability.

For more information about Veterans' Preference, click this link: http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetguide.asp.

4. Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the AGENCY and INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (CTAP and ICTAP)must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. Eligible applicants must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) or equivalent that documents separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; Or a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.

Submission of Supporting Documentation: You are not required to submit official documentation as part of your application package, an unofficial version will be accepted during the application process. If selected for this position, your must provide the required official documentation listed in this announcement prior to appointment.

Applications and supporting documentation WILL NOT be accepted by mail or e-mail. The address below is for inquires only. If you are unable to apply on-line, contact the Human Resources Office listed on this announcement at least one day prior to the closing date for further instructions.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Indianapolis Hiring Center
Phone: (317)715-3000
Email: CUSTOMERRESPONSE@CBP.DHS.GOV Agency Information:
CBP Indianapolis Hiring Center
6650 Telecom Drive
Suite 100
Indianapolis, IN 46278