Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Human Resources Management, Talent Management Directorate, CBP Hiring Center, Pre-Employment Clearances and Services Branch, located in Bloomington, MN. This is NOT a Remote position. If you are selected for this position, you will be expected to live within commuting distance of Bloomington, MN.

Duties

In this position, you will serve as a Human Resources Assistant, providing administrative, clerical and technical support in the day-to-day administration of the Suitability Support team. This support includes providing guidance to the staff on applying rules and procedures concerning background investigation pre-employment requirements. This position starts at a salary of $48,018.00 (GS-06, Step 1) to $69,369.00 (GS-07, Step 10) with promotion potential to $ 69,369.00 (GS-7 Step 10). Typical assignments include: Assisting applicants and employees in preparing, initiating, compiling, reviewing and processing background investigation documentation, medical appointments/documentation, interviews, drug testing, fitness requirements, final offers and academy scheduling. Accessing personnel records to provide information on the status of applications and resolves inquiries requested by the caller (applicant, agency representative, and supervisor). Processing a full range of applications and actions, including those that have unusual conditions or issues requiring deviation from standard procedures to complete the action. Applying a wide range of human resources concepts, laws, policies, and regulation to address and resolve human resources issues. Utilizing a personal computer and a variety of office software programs (MS Suite, USA Staffing, Salesforce, Information Security Management System, Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing and SharePoint) to review, enter data, complete forms, correct errors or omissions as well as to extract, revise/sort information in HR documents, files, records and databases.

Requirements

Qualifications

Experience GS-06: You qualify for the GS-06 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Accessing applicant records to review for accuracy and appropriate documentation; Retrieving data from various information sources to respond to customer inquiries; Providing data entry support to a staffing program. Experience GS-07: You qualify for the GS-07 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Providing direct support to HR Specialists by applying rules and procedures to determine pre-employment requirements; Providing information and advice on emerging and important issues to the appropriate people within the organization; Researching and obtaining all necessary relevant information regarding cases and issues and providing general explanations; Using a variety of office software programs (MS Suite, Salesforce, and SharePoint) to enter data, complete forms, correct errors or omissions as well as to extract, revise/sort information in HR documents, files, records, and databases. 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 11/19/2024. 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 Human Resources Management Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20229 US
• Name: CBP Hiring Center
• Phone: 952-857-2932
• Email: [email protected]