Enforcement and Removal Assistant (OA)

These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in multiple locations specified in this announcement. The salary range will be adjusted to include locality payment for the selected duty location.

Duties

• Research detainee history using multiple sources to establish identity/citizenship and manage detained and non-detained dockets.
• Provide administrative support to managers, supervisors, or staff members by assisting in the day-to-day management of the office's activities.
• Summarize and tabulate detainee information from various reports and utilize a variety of databases and automated systems.
• Generate and verify detainee reports, encounters, charging documents, studies, data quality, and create and revise spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and presentations.
• Exercise quality control over bond paperwork.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation, which may include a credit check, review of financial issues, certain criminal offenses, and illegal use or possession of drugs.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• A pre-employment drug test will be required.
• You must complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• DHS uses e-Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing.
• Incentives may be authorized, contingent upon funds availability.

Qualifications

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Do not copy and paste duties from this announcement into your resume.

Minimum Qualifications for GS-05

Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level in the Federal service that included:

• Performing recordkeeping and reporting;
• Compiling, maintaining, and updating automated records; and
• Responding to requests for procedural information.

OR Education Substitution: Successfully completed four years of education above high school in any field from an accredited institution.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: An appropriate combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience to meet the total qualification requirements for the GS-05 grade level.

Minimum Qualifications for GS-06

Specialized Experience: You must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service performing each of the following duties:

• Processing individuals arrested or detained by law enforcement officials (e.g., booking and property inventory procedures);
• Performing file searches and assembling documentation; and
• Responding to routine requests and issues regarding legal or law enforcement policies, practices, and procedures.

Typing Requirement

You must show possession of the ability to type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample, with three or fewer errors. You may self-certify your proficiency.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

Education

If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program.

Benefits

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance;
• Retirement plan;
• Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k));
• Flexible Spending Account;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Personal leave days and paid federal holidays;
• Flexible work schedules and telework options;
• Tuition reimbursement;
• Transportation subsidies;
• Uniform allowance;
• Health and wellness programs, and fitness centers.

Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required.