Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Facilities and Asset Management, Border Patrol and Air and Marine Program Management Office. Position is location negotiable in one of the following locations: El Paso, TX Kingsville, TX Corpus Christi, TX National Air Security Operations Center at Naval Air Station located in Corpus Christi, TX Falfurrias, TX

Duties

Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Facilities and Asset Management will allow you to serve as a team leader for the maintenance, repair, and construction of facilities. This position starts at a salary of $29.43 (WL-10, Step 1) to $34.31 (WL-05, Step 05) with promotion potential to $34.31(WL-10 Step 05). Salary: Salary will be adjusted to the hourly rate applicable at the duty station for which you are selected. Hourly Rate: The hourly rate listed reflects the El Paso, TX wage schedule. Refer to the Federal Wage (FWS) website for additional wage schedule and hourly rate information. In this Maintenance Mechanic Work Leader position, you will become a key member of Homeland Security professionals. Typical work assignments may include: Planning, reviewing and prioritizing, in conjunction with the respective supervisors, incoming work orders. Coordinating with customers on determining work schedules and identifying when work will be completed, taking into account other projects and responsibilities. Repairing and maintaining facilities, buildings, grounds, and related structures, fixtures, and utilities while understanding and incorporating blue prints, factory manuals, and operating manuals sufficient to accomplish the described tasks. Assisting other maintenance personnel with assignments, responsibilities, and duties by determining the best course of action and assisting with gathering required resources and supplies; Addressing and providing guidance and viable solutions on emergency repair situations (may also serve as safety officer). Ensuring a high level of quality is met on all work orders and that work orders are fully completed and tracked correctly; Coordinate with contractors and provide on-site guidance as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Experience: To minimally qualify for the WL-10 grade level you must meet the Screen Out Element {Ability To Lead or Supervise}. To meet the screen out element, you should haveexperience performing the following duties: Training or experience in at least two of the following building maintenance trades: Electrical, Pipefitting, Air Conditioning, Painting, Plumbing, and Carpentry. Completing a variety of tasks in these trades and be capable of reading and understanding blueprints, factory manuals, and operating manuals sufficient to accomplish the described tasks. Utilizing tools, equipment, and materials used by maintenance mechanics. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. In addition to the experience described above, you will also be evaluated on the basis of your overall level of competency (knowledge, skills, and abilities) in the following areas: Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.; Ability to use measuring instruments; Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprinting reading); Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment; and Knowledge of materials. Knowledge of Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. 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. You must: Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 08/18/2023. 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. Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information, review the following links: Background investigation and the e-QIP process. Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.

Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Facilities and Asset Management Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20229 US
• Name: CBP Hiring Center
• Phone: 952-857-2932
• Email: [email protected]