Resident Agency Specialist, GS 09/11 (Open to All U.S. Citizens) (Midland RA)

Open to ALL U.S. Citizens.Opening Date: 09/16/2021Closing :59 pm (EST) Questions regarding this opening should be directed to Vincent A. Franks at . Job Summary Position: Resident Agency Specialist, GS 09/11Division: El Paso Field Office | Midland Resident AgencyLocation: Midland, TXWorking Hours:8:15 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. (may vary based on operational needs)Salary: GS 09: $53,433.00 - $69,462.00GS 11: $64,649.00 - $84,049.00Full Performance Level: GS11Number of Positions Available:1Duration: Full Time/Permanent Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Key Requirements Must be a U.S. citizen. Must be able to obtain a Top Secret (TS) clearance. Must be able to obtain an SCI clearance. Some travel may be required. Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver's license. Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).Major Duties Performs a variety of analytical and liaison work functions in support of the Field Office (FO) Resident Agency (RA) and personnel assigned. Completes projects designed to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations and supports programs in the office assigned through some or all of the following functions: liaison; analysis; facilities and space management; financial administration, human resources (HR) management, inventory and records management, and/or various other office support functions. Prepares administrative and other reports for submission to FO and presents findings, orally and in writing, to higher-level management in the RA or FO as required. Responsible for a variety of general administrative duties performed in support of the office and serves as the customer service representative for scheduling changes and fielding questions for the office.Qualifications and Evaluations Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Most Competitive, Competitive, or Least Competitive. Names of candidates in the Most Competitive category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Veterans' preference will be applied.All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies: Administrative/Organizational Policies and Procedures Initiative Organizing and Planning Problem Solving/Judgment Project ManagementSpecialized Experience Requirements GS 09: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 07 grade level. Specialized Experience is: Utilized various resources to collect and analyze data/information relevant to the work being performed. Formulated and presented oral and written reports based on collected information. Communicated information verbally and in writing to individuals within an organization. Assisted with the administrative aspects of a specific program or programs.GS 11: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS09 grade level. Specialized Experience is: Conducted research and analysis in support of projects and/or specific studies targeted towards measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of work operations. Prepared and presented study results and briefing materials. Communicated and collaborated with individuals within an organization in order to accomplish a defined set of goals or overarching project. Provided administrative support for the operation and/or management of a specific program or programs.Education Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows: 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.All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. 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. How to ApplyFor detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply. You must complete this application process and submit all required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.Required DocumentsTo apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes: Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates A complete assessment questionnaire Other supporting documents (if applicable): College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees Veterans: DD 214 Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later How to Attach DocumentsTo attach documentation for submission, please follow the instructions below. Once documents are successfully attached, they will automatically be sent to HR. Follow the steps of the application process until you reach the Attachments step. Click "Add Attachment". Select the appropriate Attachment Type (or "Other" if one is not available). Populate the Attachment Purpose field. Click "Continue". Choose the device on which the attachment is located. Upload the desired attachment. To add additional attachments at this point in the applications process click the "+" on the Attachments step.To attach documentation to your Global Profile please follow the instructions below: Login to your FBIJOBS account, and click "My Submissions". Click "Add Attachment" located under the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section. Follow steps 3-6 listed in the previous section.You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.What to Expect NextOnce your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.Additional Information The FBI is in 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. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation. Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement 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. Management may select at any grade for which this position has been announced. Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties. Limited Movement Policy: Employees entering a position through a competitive OR non-competitive action may be precluded from moving to another position within the Bureau by means of reassignment or change to a lower grade for a minimum of 12 months. This policy does not apply to probationary employees. Probationary employees are generally precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month 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. Memorandum of Understanding: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on a SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum of Understanding):a..... click apply for full job details