MAINTENANCE WORKER (TRAILS)

National Park Service (DOI)

California

On-site

USD 130,000 - 169,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Watch Commander in the Border Patrol at Freer Station, Freer, TX.

The role involves supervision, oversight of enforcement programs, and coordination of detentions, processing, property, and facilities, with travel as needed. Applicants must meet English language requirements, possess specialized experience at the next lower grade, and demonstrate sound judgment in firearms and law enforcement actions.

Qualifications

Specialized experience in Border Patrol operations and supervising field programs.
Ability to coordinate detention, processing operations, property, fleet, and facilities management.
Ability to review cases for legal guidelines and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

Coordinate law enforcement activities and supervise resources.
Oversee detention, processing, and facilities management operations.
Review subordinate cases to ensure accuracy and legal compliance.

Skills

Arrests and firearms handling

Decision making under pressure

Informant network development

Immigration law knowledge

Security clearance procedures

Job description

Summary

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Laredo Sector, Freer Station located in Freer, TX.

Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

Overview

Location: Freer, TX. Work site options: No telework eligible, No remote job, No relocation expenses reimbursed.

Salary: $129,891 – $168,864 per year. Pay scale & grade: GS 14. Promotion potential: 14. Work schedule: Full-time. Travel required: Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type: Permanent. Occupations and job series: 1896 Border Patrol Enforcement Series. Supervisory status: Yes. Federal service type: This job is in the Competitive Service. Represented by a union: No. Drug test: Yes. Security clearance: Not Required. Financial disclosure required: None. Announcement number: USBP-IMP-13090439-BBM. Control number: 888742600.

This job is open to: Internal to an agency – Current federal employees. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) – Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated. Clarification from the agency – Current U.S. Customs & Border Protection employees.

Duties: This position will allow you to use your expertise to prevent illegal entry of aliens into the United States by land, water, or air; enforce criminal provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Laws; and seek out and apprehend smugglers or aliens who are in the United States illegally. The Watch Commander serves as a second-line supervisor, secondary-administrative law enforcement officer under 5 U.S.C. 8331 (6c) and 8412 (d)). Duties and responsibilities include: Coordinating various activities related to law enforcement, including detention and processing operations; seized property; fleet maintenance and supplies; and facilities and office management; Facilitating community relations and partnerships with other agencies; Ensuring compliance and completion of major duties and responsibilities of subordinate supervisors and agents; Reviewing administrative and criminal cases for accuracy in order to ensure that all casework complies with legal guidelines.

Requirements: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service. Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years. All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English. You may be required to pass a background investigation and/or polygraph. CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures. You must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards.

Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service.
Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English.
You may be required to pass a background investigation and/or polygraph.
CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures.
You must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards.

Qualifications: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as providing technical and administrative direction and oversight for all Border Patrol related functions within an assigned area; supervising, managing or directing operational programs and their appropriate support functions and directing local policy and program initiatives; developing, managing or directing operational policy or programs related to Border Patrol operations.

Specialized Experience: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with individuals or groups of persons in a courteous, tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions or take appropriate law enforcement action; develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.

Secondary Law Enforcement Officer Special Retirement Coverage: This is a secondary position subject to mandatory retirement under the special retirement provisions for law enforcement officers under CSRS and FERS (refer to applicable CFRs). Employees in secondary positions must meet the following conditions in order to be eligible: moved directly from a rigorous position to a secondary position without a break in service; complete 3 years of service in a rigorous position; and have been continuously employed in a secondary position since moving from a rigorous position without a break in service exceeding 3 days.

Language Requirement: Must be proficient in Spanish (able to speak and read in Spanish).

Firearms Requirement: Must meet initial and continuing qualifications in the use of firearms as outlined in the Gun Control Act of 1968, amended by the Lautenberg Amendment of 1996. Applicants with a criminal history, outstanding warrants, drug abuse, mental condition, or other listed disqualifiers are ineligible.

Medical Requirements: Candidates must undergo and successfully complete a medical screening process, be medically and physically capable of performing the essential job functions safely and efficiently, without endangering health and safety. Voluntary and paid support of medical screening evidence available.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must: Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable; 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).

Background Investigation: Applicants must undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment. Questions may address felony convictions, drug use, and other related topics.

Polygraph Examination: This is a polygraph-required position. Non-CBP law enforcement employees may be required to take a polygraph exam and achieve a favorable result.

Polygraph Reciprocity: CBP may accept prior federal polygraph exam results. Polygraph Waiver: Certain veterans may be eligible to obtain a polygraph waiver.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional Information

Motor Vehicle Operation: Must possess the ability to operate a Government Owned Vehicle. A valid, non-restricted driver’s license is required.
Shift Work/Overtime: Requires regular and recurring shift work, willingness to work rotating shifts, possible overtime up to 25% of base pay.
Travel: Overnight travel may be required on a regular basis.
Uniform/Grooming Standards: Requires wearing an approved uniform and complying with grooming standards; tattoos and brandings on the head and face are not permitted.
Security Clearance: May be required to obtain Secret or higher level clearance.
Supervisory Probationary Period: May be required to serve an 18-month probationary period; may need to complete supervisory training within 90 days.
Leadership Training: Mandatory training within first 90 days; includes 4 weeks in residence training; waivable if completed previously.

The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; paid federal holidays.
Flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; fitness centers.

Required Documents

Your resume: A resume describing your job-related qualifications is required. Must include job titles, duties, dates, hours per week, full name, phone, email, salary. Resume should be less than two pages. Include leadership or specialized training.
Your responses to the job questionnaire.
SF-50: Current CBP Employees encouraged to submit, additional required for federal experience.
Additional documents for CTAP, political appointments, performance appraisals, etc.

Agency Contact Information