2022 COLLEGIATE HIRING INITIATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST, GS 7/9/11

Posting Title: 2022 Collegiate Hiring Initiative (CHI) Administrative Specialist, GS 7/9/11Please read the entire announcement carefully for detailed information on qualifications and application procedures.The FBI's Collegiate Hiring Initiative (CHI) recruits for recent undergraduate and graduate students for full-time, permanent positions, who are ready to take the next step toward discovering an insider's perspective on FBI operations and a career truly unlike any other. Collegiate Hires make tremendous contributions to the FBI's mission, from ensuring the smooth running of operational squads by performing key business and administrative functions, to working as a core part of investigative teams by analyzing and visualizing data, among many other opportunities. Whatever your role, you will play a key part in protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution of the United States and you will have the chance to explore where your FBI career can take you.Opening Date: August 30, 2021Closing Date: September 30, 2021 at 11:59 pm (EST)Are you interested in beginning a career with the FBI and supporting investigative and intelligence operations at America's premier national security and law enforcement agency?As a Administrative Specialist you will perform assignments ranging from analytical work and administrative support to management of Human Resources, Inventory and Records. Working in one of our many divisions across the country, you will get deep exposure to the inner workings of an FBI squad, and form deep connections along the way.Questions regarding this opening should be directed to with the subject line 2022 CHI Administrative Specialist Questions.Job SummaryPosition: Administrative Specialist, GS 7/9/11Locations: Washington, DC; Quantico, VA; Huntsville, AL; Clarksburg, WV; Pocatello, ID.*Candidates are encouraged to select their ten most desired divisions.Working Hours: Will vary depending on Division needsTravel: Will vary depending on Division needsSalary & BenefitsSalary shown is the BASE SALARY for the grade level. Appropriate locality pay will be applied according to the location of the official duty station.GS-7: $37,674.00 - $48,978.00GS-9: $46,083.00 $59,907.00GS-11: $55,756.00 $72,487.00Full Performance Level: GS-11The FBI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees: : Full-Time / PermanentKey Requirements1. You must have graduated or will be graduating between May 2020 and June 2022 (Veterans: May 2016 and June 2022)2. You must have a graduating GPA of no less than 2.95 on a 4.0 scale3. Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance4. You must not be a current, permanent FBI employeeIf you do not meet all of the key requirements, you are NOT eligible for the FBI's Collegiate Hiring Initiative (CHI).EducationAll degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Transcripts are required for the FBI's Collegiate Hiring Initiative.GS-07: Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or one (1) full year of graduate level education.GS-09: Applicant must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.GS-11: Applicant must have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.Automatic DisqualifiersApplicants must meet all Eligibility requirements located on our Employment Eligibility page. Applicants will be automatically disqualified if they meet any of the following criteria:1. You are not a U.S. Citizen (born or naturalized)2. You have been convicted of a felony3. You have used illegal drugs in violation of the FBI Employment Drug Policy4. You have defaulted on a student loan insured by the U.S. Government5. You have failed an FBI-administered urinalysis drug test6. You have failed to register with the Selective Service System (males only exceptions apply. Please click here to view exceptions.) If you have any of the automatic disqualifiers, you are NOT eligible for the Collegiate Hiring Initiative and/or employment with the FBI. Required DocumentsApplicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date, which includes:1. Your resume (required)2. A complete assessment questionnaire (required)3. Most recent official college transcripts (required)4. Other supporting documents (if applicable):a. If claiming Veterans' Preference, you MUST ATTACH a DD-214. Disabled veterans must also submit an SF-15 and VA letter dated 1991 or later, in addition to the DD-214.b. If claiming previous federal service, you MUST ATTACH a SF-50.Cover letters are optional, and should be addressed to a general Hiring Manager if submitted.Submitted documents should be in a .pdf format. Please do not submit any of the following file formats: HTML, TIF, JPEG, DOC, DOCX, Password Protected, or Web Link. Please ensure .pdf is in lowercase letters.If you are missing any of the required documents, your application will not be considered.How to ApplyFor detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply. If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.LocationsAs part of the application, candidates are asked to select their desired locations. Assignments are based on the needs of the FBI, and not all locations may have openings for certain positions. Candidates are encouraged to select their ten most desired locations.Additional InformationThe FBI is part of the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.Selectees must undergo and successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation as a condition of employment. Prior to the initiation of a background investigation, you will be required to pass a polygraph examination and a drug test. The background investigation will include a check of your credit history and criminal record, as well as interviews with prior employers, references, co-workers, personal associates, family members, and friends. You may be disqualified from selection or removed from employment based on information obtained during this background investigation.If you are hired, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their two-year probationary period has concluded. Probationary employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this Job Opening may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.Veterans' PreferenceIf you are entitled to Veterans' Preference, you should indicate the type of Veterans' Preference you are claiming on your resume and application. Based upon required documents submitted at the time of application submission, your Veterans' Preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.NepotismNepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative's appointment or promotion. During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.Reasonable Accommodation RequestThe FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by either e-mail at ., telephone at , or FAX at . Your request will receive an individualized assessment. This e-mail address is only for reasonable accommodation requests. Please do not submit your application and/or any questions unrelated to reasonable accommodations. Should any applications be received, they will not be forwarded for consideration during the hiring process.Equal Employment OpportunityThe FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Except where otherwise prohibited by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors..... click apply for full job details