U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Law Enforcement Specialist (Unmanned Systems Program Manager)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350
RequirementsYou must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see
www.sss.gov ).One-year probationary period may be required.Must meet Time-In-Grade requirements.A pre-employment drug test will be required.If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.License required: Yes, Driver's LicensePre-employment physical required: YesThis is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE). For more information visit:
AFGE .Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid.Promotion Potential: This position is at the full performance level.Essential Personnel: This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of unscheduled leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable). Incumbent may be required to work administratively uncontrollable overtime.QualificationsSpecialized Experience:GS-13:
Applicant must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties:Reviewing emerging threat intelligence, information, or industry trends related to the protection of facilities, persons, or assets from unmanned systems or unmanned systems' capabilities to ensure laws/regulations are not violated;Supporting the development of mission essential programs or policies for unmanned systems to recommend effective strategies;Coordinating with military, federal, state, and/or local facility, security, or law enforcement organizations to assess issues concerning unmanned system threats and response.NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement; otherwise, you will be found ineligible.
Only the first five pages of your resume will be used to make an eligibility/qualifications determination.Time-in-Grade Requirements:
Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.
NOTE:
All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one), "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted).All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.NOTE:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Essential Personnel:
This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of unscheduled leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable).Law Enforcement:
This position shall possess law enforcement authority under Title 40 of the United States Code, Section 1315, exercising such authority relating to criminal offenses to provide investigative and law enforcement services to tenant agencies, Federal employees and members of the general public located in/or conducting business in government-owned or leased properties.
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www.sss.gov ).One-year probationary period may be required.Must meet Time-In-Grade requirements.A pre-employment drug test will be required.If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.License required: Yes, Driver's LicensePre-employment physical required: YesThis is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE). For more information visit:
AFGE .Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid.Promotion Potential: This position is at the full performance level.Essential Personnel: This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of unscheduled leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable). Incumbent may be required to work administratively uncontrollable overtime.QualificationsSpecialized Experience:GS-13:
Applicant must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties:Reviewing emerging threat intelligence, information, or industry trends related to the protection of facilities, persons, or assets from unmanned systems or unmanned systems' capabilities to ensure laws/regulations are not violated;Supporting the development of mission essential programs or policies for unmanned systems to recommend effective strategies;Coordinating with military, federal, state, and/or local facility, security, or law enforcement organizations to assess issues concerning unmanned system threats and response.NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement; otherwise, you will be found ineligible.
Only the first five pages of your resume will be used to make an eligibility/qualifications determination.Time-in-Grade Requirements:
Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.
NOTE:
All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one), "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted).All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.NOTE:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Essential Personnel:
This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of unscheduled leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable).Law Enforcement:
This position shall possess law enforcement authority under Title 40 of the United States Code, Section 1315, exercising such authority relating to criminal offenses to provide investigative and law enforcement services to tenant agencies, Federal employees and members of the general public located in/or conducting business in government-owned or leased properties.
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