TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Occasional travel - May be required to attend the 12 week Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Brunswick, GA.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.

Position is subject to a background investigation.

Pre-employment and/or random drug and alcohol testing is required for this position.

Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.

The position requires (nights, rotational shifts, holidays, on-call or call back, weekends).

The selectee must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle license.

This position is designated as an "emergency essential" position and the selected candidate will be considered an "emergency essential" employee and required to be available, ready, willing, and able to report for duty under all circumstances.

For the GS-11 level:You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 or GS-10 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: managing emergency situations and ensuring the health, safety and well-being of others; providing technical direction necessary for accomplishing the work of a unit; working with Federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies concerning investigations involving incidents of mutual interest; interrogating suspects and interviewing witnesses, in accordance with laws, regulations, and court decisions; serving as a field training officer with responsibility for providing on the job training to other officers; leading a team of officers on special assignments; preparing testimony for presentation in court.

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.

Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10482073

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

• This position is designated as an emergency position and the selected candidate will be considered and emergency employee and will be required to be available ready, willing, and able to report to duty under all circumstances, e.g., inclement weather, government closings and holidays, lapse in appropriations, non-emergency and emergency situations for operation 24 hours a day and 365 days per year coverage.
• A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
• We are unable to pay relocation expenses.
• Applicant may be required to travel for up to 12 weeks for initial training.
• A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active duty uniformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of determining his or her annual leave accrual rate. All creditable service must be directly related to the duties of the position being filled and decisions to allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee's entrance on duty. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
• This position requires (nights, rotational shifts, holidays, on-call or call back, and weekends).
• Pre-employment and/or random drug and alcohol testing is required for this position.
• Selectee must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle license.
• PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should also apply online to this announcement in order to receive consideration.
• We may make additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s) at HHS. There is no option to opt-out as your information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of HHS.
• The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
• The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

To determine your qualifications and referral status, a review of your resume and supporting documentation may be made and compared against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Because your rating is based on both your responses to the questionnaire and documentation you submit, please make sure that your self-ratings are supported by the information you provide in your application. Your qualifications and self-ratings may be verified at any time during the application and selection process through quality review, interview questions, work samples, demonstrations, reference checks, and any other means. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts on the assessment questionnaire or in any other materials you submit in support of your candidacy (including but not limited to the application), or in any oral statements you may make during the selection process shall be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as having knowledge of your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin prior to receiving an offer.

To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must substantively exceed the basic qualifications by scoring at least an 85 on the assessment and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and all other requirements.

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Drug test required Yes