from a qualifying educational institution within the previous two (2) years (no later than December 12, 2023). Veterans who were unable to apply for a CBP job within two years of receiving a degree due to military service obligation but are within six years from the graduation.
This position is located at the Hiring Center location in Bloomington, MN. The role of this entry-level position is to provide advice, consultation, and guidance on position classification, position management, and organizational design for CBP. Major duties and responsibilities include: Classifying a wide variety of position descriptions by making determinations on the proper pay plan, title, series, and grade
level for General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage System (WS) positions. Preparing evaluation reports of positions reviewed and taking necessary action to ensure that positions are revised for accuracy and completeness.
Making auxiliary determinations to classified positions which include applying the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), determining Financial Disclosure filing requirements, position sensitivity, bargaining unit status, and drug testing requirements. Telework may be available on a regular recurring or situational basis. Pathways is a dynamic one-year development program in the excepted service designed to lead to a competitive civil service career in the Federal government.
At the successful conclusion of this program, you may non-competitively be converted to a term or permanent position within the competitive service.
Conversion is at the discretion of the agency and is neither guaranteed nor implied. Expected Training and Development: Orientation program for Recent Graduates hired for the program. Mentorship throughout the program. Individual Development Plan to create and track Recent Graduates' career planning, professional development, and training activities. At least 40 hours of formal, interactive training each year of the program. Positions offer opportunities for career advancement. Salary and Benefits This position is being filled at the GS-7 or 9 grade levels, depending upon your meeting the level of qualifications described in the Qualifications section below.
Starting salary ranges from $50,660 (GS-07, Step 1) to $80,553 (GS-09, Step 10) with promotion potential to $116,821 (GS-12 Step 10). Employees receive the full package of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional 401(k) offering. Qualifications- See official Job Opening Announcement (JOA) at USAJOBS.
gov for complete details. GS-07 Experience: You qualify at this grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Conducting research from various sources to compile and consolidate information. Gathering and analyzing basic facts for classification actions. Communicating factual and procedural information clearly to customers. Education Substitution: Successful completion of one year of full-time graduate education from an accredited college or university. This education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
Or Superior Academic Achievement based on class standing; grade-point average, or honor society membership at the undergraduate level. GS-09 Experience: You qualify at this grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Assisting higher graded specialists with conducting desk audits. Reviewing management requests for classification actions. Interpreting and applying position classification standards to positions to determine the correct pay category, occupational series, title, and grade level.
Preparing evaluation reports and discussing findings with management and employees. Education Substitution: A master's degree or equivalent graduate degree two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, a J. D. or an LL. B. degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience required at this level. Combining Experience and Education: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the GS-7 or 9 grade levels.
How to Apply Click this site's APPLY link to access the official Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) on USAJOBS. gov, the federal government's official employment site. You will be linked to the Human Resources Specialist (Classification) announcement. There you will learn what documents you will need to submit and exactly how to submit your application package. The closing date for this employment opportunity is December 12, 2023. Interested in other career opportunities with CBP? Visit www. cbp. gov/careers and check the CBP calendar at www. cbp. gov/cbp-events-calendar frequently for upcoming informational webinars, in-person recruiter events, and virtual career events.
