Mission Support Specialist

View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: These position are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in Arlington, Virginia; Irving, Texas; Washington, District of Columbia. These are non bargaining unit positions.

Please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. The first 150 applicants will receive first consideration. Additional applicants, beyond the first 150, may be considered, upon management 's request. Due to high volume of applicants, not all applicants will be considered. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You qualify for the GS-07 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the federal service. Your application must demonstrate a minimum of three of the following duties: Applying specific rules, regulations, or procedures to complete a defined segment of a broader specialty assignment. Working independently within an established framework and in accordance with prescribed practices and procedures. Exercising independent judgment in selecting and applying guidelines directly applicable to the assignment. Working with a variety of contacts to obtain, clarify, or exchange information necessary to complete assignments. OR Education: I have successfully completed one full academic year of graduate-level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of successfully completed education and experience. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. You qualify for the GS-09 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the federal service. Your application must demonstrate a minimum of 3 of the following duties: Analyzing and reconciling discrepancies or inconsistencies. Ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and procedures. Verifying and assessing relevant facts from several sources. Determining the most effective technical approach using standard regulations and procedures. Resolving a moderate range of problems using established analytical techniques to evaluate precedents, analyze documentation, reconcile discrepancies, and develop recommendations. Advising on or resolving moderately complex, noncontroversial, well-precedented factual, procedural, or recurring issues for which one or more solutions are readily apparent. OR Education: I have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of successfully completed education and experience. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.