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, located in Houlton, ME or Swanton, VT.

Duties

Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Facilities and Asset Management will allow you to oversee and participate in the maintenance, repair, and construction of facilities. This position starts at a salary of $33.24 (WS-10, Step 1) to $40.20 (WS-10, Step 05) with promotion potential to $40.20 (WS-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 Swanton, VT wage schedule. Refer to the Federal Wage (FWS) website for additional wage schedule and hourly rate information. Typical work assignments include: Managing a team of maintenance personnel, which includes prioritizing and assigning work, overseeing timekeeping and attendance, approving leave, and participating in hiring and disciplinary actions as required; Working with Facilities and Infrastructure Manager, Facility Manager, Work Leaders, and/or Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs) to plan, review and prioritize incoming work orders; Coordinating maintenance and repair with external contractors; Coordinating with external customers on work schedules and identify when work will be completed; and Performing and supervising work in the following trades: electrical, HVAC, pipefitting, painting, plumbing, masonry, locksmith and carpentry.

Requirements

Qualifications

Experience: To minimally qualify for the WS-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: Experience or training in at least two of the following building maintenance trades: Electrical, Pipefitting, Air Conditioning, Painting, Plumbing, and Carpentry; Ability and knowledge to complete a variety of tasks in these trades and be capable of reading and understanding blue prints, factory manuals, and operating manuals sufficient to accomplish the described tasks; and Ability to use all 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. Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials 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 01/17/2024. 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]